Published on April 28th, 2006
We are very pleased to announce that a $15,000 donation to the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) by The PEACE Fund will help three young children in their quest to live long, healthy and fulfilling lives.
COTA, the Children's Organ Transplant Association is a national charity that provides fundraising assistance for children needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation. COTA's priority is to assure that no child or young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds.When Adrian was asked "Why COTA?", this was his response:
"Because children like Ellise, Elijah and Victoria are what The PEACE Fund is all about. Each is a young child, living in very difficult circumstances. Each one is battling a life threatening disease that is curable - but that isn't going to happen without money. The PEACE Fund can help with that. Our efforts are all about raising funds so that the Ellise's, Elijah's and Victoria's of this world can have a real future that they can look forward to. And every time that someone bids on one of our auction items, or donates in other ways, these children's lives get that little bit easier..."
Ellise, from Blacklick, Ohio, was awaiting a life-saving liver transplant at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio. She received her transplant on May 2, 2007.
Elijah, from Claremont, North Carolina, received a life-saving bone marrow transplant at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Elijah’s mom said he has returned to school and has become a “normal” kid again – just what we hope happens to every one of our kids!
Victoria, from Rainier, Oregon, was awaiting a life-saving bone marrow transplant at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. Victoria was to be transplanted in early July 2006, but her doctors have said her blood and other cell counts have been elevated to the point where a transplant is not needed...but even with that wonderful news, there is still a chance that she may relapse later.
Victoria’s parents were going to help out another area patient (Sophia Boyer) with their fundraising.
