Delta/Greely Child In Need of Life-Saving Transplant

Delta/ Greely, AK – With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant patients 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-needy patients. In Fort Greely, volunteers are raising funds for transplant patients like local Alexis Flynn.

Born on November 15, 2005, Alexis was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease, and doctors at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, recommended a life-saving kidney transplant. An estimated $60,000 is being raised by Delta Junction area volunteers.

Alexis is the daughter of David and Barbara Flynn, and the sister of David ‘Jake’ Flynn. Her grandparents are Doug and Lorraine Flynn and Susan and Thomas Kruse.

Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising activities. Individuals and groups interested in more information can contact Campaign Coordinator Rose Edgren at 907.895.4043.

Donations may be made in person at any Wells Fargo Bank branch location using account number 8837027047 or mailed to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, 2501 West COTA Drive, Bloomington, Indiana, 47403. Checks or money orders should be made payable to COTA, with “In Honor of Alexis Flynn” written on the memo line of the check. Secure credit card donations are also accepted online at http://www.cotaforalexisf.com/.

Alexis’ family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Transplant Association. The organization’s priority is to assure that no child is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds. One hundred percent of all funds raised are used for patients’ transplant-related expenses.

Children’s Organ Transplant Association
2501 West COTA Drive
Bloomington, Indiana 47403-4204
800.366.2682
http://www.cota.org/
cota@cota.org

Sunday the Fairbanks Daily News Miner had an interview with Alexis' mom. Delta comes together for toddler in need of a kidney transplant - Click here to read the story.