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As a mom, I never imagined sharing our story like this – but today I’m asking for gifts to COTA in honor of my daughter Vivian as she prepares for a kidney transplant. Despite a lifetime of surgeries and rare diagnoses, Vivian continues to smile, excel in school, and fight bravely – now she needs our community more than ever. We believe in hope, faith, and community – and today we’re sharing Vivian’s journey as she prepares for a life-saving kidney transplant.

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.

Vivian Hernandez

Odessa, TX

Transplant Type: Kidney

Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant

Goal: $60,000.00

Raised: $100 of $60,000 goal

Raised by 1 contributors

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Melanie Tavarez

March 15, 2026

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As a mom, I never imagined sharing our story like this - but today I'm asking for gifts to COTA in honor of my daughter Vivian as she prepares for a kidney transplant. Despite a lifetime of surgeries and rare diagnoses, Vivian continues to smile, excel in school, and fight bravely - now she needs our community more than ever. We believe in hope, faith, and community - and today...

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Vivian Hernandez

Odessa, TX

Transplant Type: Kidney

Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant

Goal: $60,000.00

Raised: $100 of $60,000 goal

Raised by 1 contributors

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