Our Story
Wil is a happy 14-year-old boy who was born with a rare metabolic disorder called methymalonic acidemia, which means he’s missing an enzyme in his liver that breaks down protein.
He’s been in and out of the hospital his whole life.
Over the last few years Wil’s kidney function has started to decline. After speaking with many medical professionals, they all came to the conclusion that Wil needs a double transplant. He needs a new kidney because his are failing, and he needs a new liver that’s not diseased to protect his new kidney.
Wil enjoys being outside, riding his horse and playing practical jokes. We can’t wait for his quality of life to improve so he can get back to the things he enjoys in life.
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. COTA is the nation’s only fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are free to our families, and gifts to COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
William Gomersall
New Plymouth, ID
Transplant Type: Kidney & Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $92,718 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 177 contributors
Updates
Wil is HOME!
Posted
Outstanding News! Wil has been cleared to return home tomorrow. It will be so awesome to have the family all under one roof again. Thank you to everyone... Continue Reading »
Wil is feeling Great
Posted
Wil has been doing so well that we haven't posted much lately. So to update his progress he is doing great and feels amazing. The Doctors had projected... Continue Reading »
New home away from home
Posted
Moved in to Ronald McDonald House
Posted
Wil was dicharged from the hospital yesterday!! They will stick close by though, taking up residency in the Ronald McDonald house for the next couple of months. They... Continue Reading »
On the mend!
Posted
It's been a few days since we have let you know of Wil's progress. His recovery is going so well, they are looking at releasing him soon! This... Continue Reading »
After Surgery
Posted
Healing
Posted
So Wil has had some ups and downs the past few days. He got Pancreatitis, probably from the original surgery. They thought he would have to have a... Continue Reading »
Surgery is almost over
Posted
Surgery took place over night and at last check both organs had been transplanted and they would be finishing the surgery with in 30 minutes or so. Wil... Continue Reading »
Surgery is scheduled
Posted
Update on Surgery schedule. Cyndi was able to let us know late last night that the Transplant surgery is scheduled for Midnight tonight. It seems like an odd... Continue Reading »
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Our Story
Wil is a happy 14-year-old boy who was born with a rare metabolic disorder called methymalonic acidemia, which means he’s missing an enzyme in his liver that breaks down protein. He’s been in and out of the hospital his whole life. Over the last few years Wil's kidney function has started to decline. After speaking with many medical professionals, they all came to the conclusion that Wil needs a double...
Continue Reading »William Gomersall
New Plymouth, ID
Transplant Type: Kidney & Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $92,718 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 177 contributors
Updates
Wil is HOME!
Posted
Outstanding News! Wil has been cleared to return home tomorrow. It will be so awesome to have the family all under one roof again. Thank you to everyone... Continue Reading »
Wil is feeling Great
Posted
Wil has been doing so well that we haven't posted much lately. So to update his progress he is doing great and feels amazing. The Doctors had projected... Continue Reading »
New home away from home
Posted
Moved in to Ronald McDonald House
Posted
Wil was dicharged from the hospital yesterday!! They will stick close by though, taking up residency in the Ronald McDonald house for the next couple of months. They... Continue Reading »
On the mend!
Posted
It's been a few days since we have let you know of Wil's progress. His recovery is going so well, they are looking at releasing him soon! This... Continue Reading »
After Surgery
Posted
Healing
Posted
So Wil has had some ups and downs the past few days. He got Pancreatitis, probably from the original surgery. They thought he would have to have a... Continue Reading »
Surgery is almost over
Posted
Surgery took place over night and at last check both organs had been transplanted and they would be finishing the surgery with in 30 minutes or so. Wil... Continue Reading »
Surgery is scheduled
Posted
Update on Surgery schedule. Cyndi was able to let us know late last night that the Transplant surgery is scheduled for Midnight tonight. It seems like an odd... Continue Reading »