Dedicated to showing Jesus' love by comforting pediatric liver donors and recipients while raising awareness about living liver donations.

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    In the United States, approximately 600 to 658 living donor liver transplants are performed annually. In 2023, a new record was set with 658 living donor liver transplants according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

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    In the United States, approximately 15,000 people are currently waiting for a liver transplant. While about 8,000 liver transplants are performed annually, the number of patients needing a transplant significantly exceeds the available organs according to the American Liver Foundation.

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    A living-donor liver transplant is a surgery in which a portion of the liver from a healthy living person is removed and placed into someone whose liver is no longer working properly. The donor's remaining liver regrows and returns to its normal size, volume and capacity within a couple of months after the surgery. At the same time, the transplanted liver portion grows and restores normal liver function in the recipient according to the Mayo Clinic.

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    Waiting for a suitable liver donor can take days, weeks, months or sometimes years. Waiting time depends largely on the degree of illness according to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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    The number of people waiting for a liver transplant greatly exceeds the number of available livers from deceased donors. Living-donor liver transplant offers an alternative to waiting for a deceased-donor liver according to the Mayo Clinic.

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    Having a living donor also allows the recipient to avoid some possible health complications while waiting for a transplant. People who have a living-donor liver transplant seem to have fewer medical problems after the procedure than those who receive a liver from a deceased donor. A liver from a living donor also has a longer survival rate according to the Mayo Clinic.

Our Vision

Your support can bring hope and change lives. At Lil Lambs of Jesus, we are passionately dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those awaiting organ transplants. Each donation you make contributes to assisting us with covering the costs of printing our book, funding our website to spread public awareness about finding living donors and supporting families in their efforts to advertise their urgent need for donors, and as we grow, we hope to establish a page featuring a map of U.S. hospitals that perform the procedure and enabling applications with a single click.

For a $50 donation, you can sponsor a book donation to a child and choose a “little lamb” to be placed on our website with your name or in memory of a loved one. 

Your charitable gifts allow us to extend hope to those in need, and we provide two convenient ways for you to show your support:

  1. By Mail: Send your check to Lil Lambs of Jesus, 1460 N 19th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Your mailed contributions are pivotal in helping us continue our work.

  2. On our Donate page: For an easy and quick way to donate, use the link below to donate today.

Your generosity is not just a donation; it’s a lifeline. Remember, every contribution you make is tax-deductible, as we are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. Let’s unite in this cause and make a lasting impact together.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and belief in our mission. Your contribution goes a long way in bringing hope and support to those in need.

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"The kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed. Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, it grows to become one of the largest plants, with long branches where birds can come and find shelter." Mark 4:30-31

〰️ "The kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed. Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, it grows to become one of the largest plants, with long branches where birds can come and find shelter." Mark 4:30-31

Contact Us

Interested in learning more about living liver donations, our mission, or how you can be a part of our ministry? Please fill out a contact form. We’d love to hear from you!

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Contact Kristen at (515) 297-2917