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! 

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#biliaryatresiafighter #laylastrong #MethuenMatters #Methuen #MerrimackValley #local #community #billaryatresia #podcast  

CREDITS: John Zebrowski.  All rights reserved. 10/19/2022.

For this episode, host Jessica Finocchiaro is joined by Carol Sanborn, School Nurse at St. Monica’s School in Methuen, to talk about all of the positive responses by St. Monica’s students, parents, and staff, as well as some tips and resources on getting through all this together. A positive addition to the community conversation on the challenges we’re facing today.

CREDITS: John Zebrowski

NOTES: Please note this episode was recorded April 1st, and released April 8th, 2020. This episode was recorded remotely online due to social distancing. All rights reserved.

Interview with Lisa Savinelli Williams, Owner of AFC Urgent Care in Methuen and North Andover, on the process of Coronavirus testing, symptoms, experiences, and tips on staying healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Thanks again to Adderly Gonzalez for translating these critical instructions into Spanish. 

CREDITS: Adderly Gonzalez, Translator; John Zebrowski, Sound Engineer

NOTES: This episode was recorded remotely due to social distancing.  All rights reserved.