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With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable to shoulder the financial burden of such a procedure. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. Volunteers are raising funds for COTA in honor of transplant recipient toddler, Theo Crum.
Theo is the son of Christopher and Melissa Crum. Born on October 29, 2013, Theo was diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disease Type 4. The doctors at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri recommended a life-saving liver transplant. On October 11, 2015 Theo was blessed with a new liver thanks to organ donation. We continue to pray for the donor and donor family as we are forever thankful. Our brave warrior, Theo must receive ongoing regular medical tests as well as many doctor and hospital visits. Theo continues to fight through medical hurdles and we continue to pray for a positive outcome.
Theo Crum
O'Fallon, MO
Transplant Type: Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $75,000.00
Raised: $76,245 of $75,000 goal
Raised by 333 contributors
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We honor our Dad's during the month of June. The Man who teaches, inspires, and supports will always be a hero in the eyes of a child. Continue Reading »
April is National Donate Life Month
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Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that... Continue Reading »
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It’s Rare Disease Day 2022. *A bit of a repost* Glycogen Storage Disease type IV... what is that? THAT is the rare disease that moved in and forever... Continue Reading »
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February is filled with Lots of Love
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Happy New Year!
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The snow falls softly, quietly, and winter beauty fills the air. Best wishes for 2022! Continue Reading »
Season’s Greetings!
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Give Thanks!
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November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our life. Continue Reading »
October is Liver Awareness Month
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October is #LiverAwarenessMonth. October is Liver Awareness Month, which is the month touted by the American Liver Foundation to raise public awareness of the importance of liver health.... Continue Reading »
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Our Story
With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable to shoulder the financial burden of such a procedure. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. Volunteers are raising funds for COTA in honor of transplant recipient toddler, Theo Crum. Theo is the son of Christopher and Melissa Crum. Born on...
Continue Reading »Theo Crum
O'Fallon, MO
Transplant Type: Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $75,000.00
Raised: $76,245 of $75,000 goal
Raised by 333 contributors
Updates
June
Posted
We honor our Dad's during the month of June. The Man who teaches, inspires, and supports will always be a hero in the eyes of a child. Continue Reading »
April is National Donate Life Month
Posted
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that... Continue Reading »
Rare Disease Day
Posted
It’s Rare Disease Day 2022. *A bit of a repost* Glycogen Storage Disease type IV... what is that? THAT is the rare disease that moved in and forever... Continue Reading »
March
Posted
Hello March! May the early spring Awaken your soul and Remind you to Celebrate the season with the Hope and Joy it brings Continue Reading »
February is filled with Lots of Love
Posted
All you need is Love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. --Charles Schultz Continue Reading »
Happy New Year!
Posted
The snow falls softly, quietly, and winter beauty fills the air. Best wishes for 2022! Continue Reading »
Season’s Greetings!
Posted
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. --Mother Teresa Merry Christmas! Continue Reading »
Give Thanks!
Posted
November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our life. Continue Reading »
October is Liver Awareness Month
Posted
October is #LiverAwarenessMonth. October is Liver Awareness Month, which is the month touted by the American Liver Foundation to raise public awareness of the importance of liver health.... Continue Reading »