Our Story

“You are a candidate for a liver transplant.  Given your age and health, I recommend that you get one.”  As a single adoptive mother of an only child with needs of his own, this was devastating news for Tene.  Tene’s focus for years has been on raising her son and doing her best to ensure he has a full and meaningful life. She realized in that moment that life as...

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Updates

A New Chapter: Gratitude from Georgetown University Hospital

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Dear Friends and Family, I am writing to you from the ICU at Georgetown University Hospital with a heart full of gratitude. This Monday, I received the long-awaited... Continue Reading »

Virtual Fundraising Fête – Zoom Information

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Thank you for donating to COTA on behalf of Tene’s Journey. Please find below the zoom link for our Virtual Fundraising Fête to help us raise $50,000 for COTA... Continue Reading »

Virtual Fundraising Fête for COTA in Honor of Tené

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Start off 2024 right by joining us for a Virtual Fundraising Fête for COTA in honor of our dear sister and friend Tené Dolphin! Tené is a devoted mother,... Continue Reading »

Love, Light, and a Celebration Bowl

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Dear Friends and Family, We wanted to provide an update on our dear friend and sister, Tené, who is currently on a journey to find a liver donor.... Continue Reading »

Tené Needs a Donor

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Tené Dolphin is a remarkable woman whose journey has touched many lives, from classrooms to the halls of government. A dedicated mother, esteemed colleague, beacon of service and... Continue Reading »