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Methuen Matters Ep. 6: How you can help Layla's fight against Billary Atresia, warning signs of this rare disorder, community & more!
Episode 6
Sunday, 23 October, 2022
For this episode, host Jessica Finocchiaro is joined by Methuen resident Diana Cortes, mother of a courageous sweet little girl named Layla, who is battling Billary Atresia. Diana shares her family’s journey and warning signs for this rare disorder, and how our community can help Layla get closer to her liver transplant! http://LaylaStrong.org 💪 HOW YOU CAN HELP LAYLA: 1. DONATE VIA TICKETS TO LAYLA’S FUNDRAISER Nov. 4th 6-11pm at the Lawrence Elks ($20pp). Food, raffles, fun! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraiser-for-the-benefit-of-baby-layla-for-her-liver-transplant-tickets-440279256107 2. DONATE via a website through the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), 100% of your donation is ensured to go directly to Layla’s medical requirements for her transplant: https://cota.org/campaigns/COTAforTeamLayla 3. T-SHIRT LAYLA STRONG: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MonkeyandBearco?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1310536314 4. FOLLOW their journey and SHARE with your network! IG: @laylasine21 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086783790279 5. SEE IF YOU ARE A DONOR MATCH: Link coming soon this week, will update this post. Did you know you can donate a small lobe of your liver, and it will grow into a full liver once transplanted? And your liver can regenerate back to full size as well? You can make a difference! ——————————————————— #biliaryatresiafighter #laylastrong #MethuenMatters #Methuen #MerrimackValley #local #community #billaryatresia #podcast CREDITS: John Zebrowski. All rights reserved. 10/19/2022.