Message from COTA President Rick Lofgren

Dear Friend,

December is the perfect month to let you know how much I appreciate your support of
the work we are engaged in each day at the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA). And, as we plow head-first into the holiday season, I am truly grateful for the generous support provided by thousands of volunteers and contributors … support that directly benefits our patients. Thank you for your ongoing willingness to share what you have to ensure that children and young adults receive a second chance at life -- and a chance to enjoy another Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years or other holiday celebration
with their families.

You have heard me say that we are promoting the phrase, Giving Hope … Making Miracles. At COTA, this is not just a ‘slogan’ -- it is the guiding vision that directs our
daily work with our transplant-needy families. To demonstrate how COTA’s team of professionals helps to give hope and make miracles, please allow me to share with
you a quote from one of our transplant parents (and kidney donor):

“COTA has been our guiding light, providing us hope during Kaitlyn’s transplant journey, which has had big obstacles. Without the light and hope from COTA, we would still be struggling to find our way down this path rather than holding our heads high, smiling and making the journey with happy hearts.”

Kelly and Jonathan Cross, Parents of Kaitlyn

What a pleasure it is when I read notes from parents who are able to enjoy miracles in their family’s life -- thanks to friends, volunteers, professionals, and Miracle Makers like you who allow COTA to continue developing, and offering, our families an array of products and services. During the past 23 years, COTA has assisted more than 1,400 patients and has helped raise nearly $55 million for their transplant-related expenses. With your help, COTA continues to make a significant difference in the lives of transplant patients, like Kaitlyn. COTA is committed to making this journey with each of our families -- families who desperately need hope … and who sometimes receive a miracle. Thanks for choosing to make the journey with COTA, with our patients and with their families. Your support is
truly life-saving.

Wishing you peace and joy,

Rick Lofgren, CFRE
President, Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA)

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