
Support for Dad's Liver Transplant Recovery
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Back in 2022, we had a health scare with my dad and almost lost him three times. We were all blindsided by my dad's immediate decline in health. The doctors diagnosed my dad with cirrhosis of the liver, and then eventually, he was diagnosed with liver cancer. My siblings and I took my dad to appointment after appointment in Abilene and DFW in hopes that he would remain stable.
As years passed, my dad's condition worsened, and it was recommended by his doctors to place him on a liver transplant list in hopes that the cancer wouldn't spread. My dad was added to the liver transplant list in January 2025. After three failed attempts, we got a call on March 22nd for a possible donor. We took my dad to the hospital, and the donor's liver was viable, and the doctors prepped my dad for the OR. The surgery was a success, and after six days in the hospital, my dad was discharged.
These next few weeks are critical for his health and to ensure that his body does not reject his liver. My siblings and I will be taking my dad to labs and doctor appointments for the next several weeks. The expenses have been adding up quickly with travel, hotel, food, medications, and other medical expenses. Your donation would go directly to my parents to assist with the various expenses. Your help, no matter how small, would mean so much to my family. If you're able to donate, or even just share my dad's story, we would be greatly thankful. Above all, please keep my dad and my family in your prayers. This has been such a miracle for my dad, and we would love the prayers. Thank you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Magali Ditto
Organizer
Abilene, TX
Elva Castillo
Beneficiary