Cyla Strong

09/10/2025

We are officially at the 1 year anniversary of Cyla's life saving liver transplant!

This year has been a roller coaster of emotions but we are so proud of Cyla and how far she has come and how strong she is! We owe it all who have continued to rally around her and her family.

Check out her 1 year transplant-iversary blog here:

It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since our sweet girl received her life saving liver transplant! This past year has been one of many emotions, trials, scares, ups and downs and learning curves. We have had to learn new rules for eating, germ control, physical restrictions, and just overal...

07/30/2025

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 10 month post transplant celebration for COTA for Cyla!

It was a beautiful evening with Cyla and family & friends! We are so proud of how far she has come in the last 10 months

07/15/2025

We are just a few days away from Cyla's 10 month celebration and we can't wait to see everyone there! There are still tickets available and we'd love to see as many people as possible Thursday evening

Fundraiser for COTA for Cyla Larson to celebrate 10 months post Liver Transplant

07/05/2025

10 Month Post-Transplant Celebration

Join us Thursday 7/17 for our 10 month celebration event! This is to celebrate all Cyla has accomplished since her transplant surgery. From all things big and small such as learning to walk again to driving.

We are so proud of how far she has come and want to continue to watch her thrive. This event will help continue to raise funds for COTA for Cyla for transplant related expenses both now and in the future.

These funds raised now are to set Cyla up for a future when she is an adult and eventually covering all of her own transplant expenses (medications, doctors visits, surgeries these will always be part of her life).

Please join us Thursday 7/17 from 7-10pm for music, wine, pizza & prizes!

Tickets on sale now - $40 per person - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-month-celebration-cota-for-cyla-at-das-weinhaus-tickets-1414006354069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can't make the event? Please consider reading more about Cyla's journey or donatin directly to COTA for Cyla.
https://cota.org/cotaforcyla/events/10-month-celebration-cota-for-cyla-at-das-weinhaus/

Fundraiser for COTA for Cyla Larson to celebrate 10 months post Liver Transplant

07/05/2025

Wow! It's been a little bit time since we've heard from Cyla as she was working hard to adjust to her new normal and work through a new year of growing and becoming stronger both mentally & physically.

And we are just about 10 months since her transplant surgery! Cyla has hit some major milestones since our last update including getting her drivers license and working on her strength!

We are so proud of all she has accomplished and all that she will do - to read more about the last few months - check out the latest blog post here:

Hello all, it’s been a while since my last update on sweet Cyla, thank you for sticking by her and our family through this post-transplant journey. While there have still been things that Cyla is relearning about her body, overall Cyla has made huge strides since September. Since the last update, ...

01/13/2025

Our Texas Roadhouse Cota for Cyla percentage night is tomorrow night!

Tomorrow, Tuesday the 14th, join us at the Elyria Texas Roadhouse from 4-8pm. You must show your server this flyer (paper or digital).

10% of your meal will be donated to COTA for Cyla to help with transplant related expenses!
Dine in or carry out from 4-8pm

12/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Paint & Pour event for COTA for Cyla!

We had so much fun painting our own wintery snowman scene and with your help raised over $600 for COTA for Cyla!

Shout out to the AMAZING Jess who led us through each step and helped us each create these adorable paintings for the season

12/05/2024

Update 12.5.24

Holidays look a little different this year, but we are so Thankful to have our girl and to be home

The holiday season has a whole new meaning this year. Even though we try to not ever take for granted one another, this whole experience has made us even more appreciative for each other. We are beyond blessed that we get to celebrate the holiday season with our girl and the whole family together. W...

12/03/2024

Have you heard of ? It’s a global day dedicated to giving the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

You can be part of the celebration by joining COTA for Cyla and giving hope to Cyla! No gift is too small, and every dollar makes a life-saving difference. Learn more about Cyla’s transplant journey and donate to COTA in her honor: cota.org/cotaforcyla

Cyla, who just turned 16, is a smart, kind, goofy and beautiful Sophomore at Midview High School and is so loved by all those who know her. She is the youngest in a very close knit family with 4 older siblings always looking out for her. Her mom nick-named her 'Mouse' because she always made little....

12/03/2024

Last call on Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a Texas Roadhouse Gift Card for COTA for Cyla! With each sale 10% will be donated to COTA for Cyla to help with transplant related expenses.

Sales will be finalized tomorrow morning so please reach out today if you would like any. Gift cards can be in any $5 increment from $5-$100.

Thank you!

11/13/2024

Thank you so much to Apricot Lane Crocker Park – COTA for Cyla Percentage Event Day! This was an amazing event and so special because Cyla was able to stop by, see her co-workers and take part in meeting BATMAN!

"We would like to thank Super Heroes to Kids in Ohio and the COTA, Children’s Organ Transplant Association for helping us raise well over $1200 for COTA in honor of Cyla. If you weren’t able to attend and would still like to donate please visit the link below, or click on the QR code on the flier." - Apricot Lane

https://cota.org/cotaforcyla/events/apricot-lane-crocker-park-cota-for-cyla-percentage-event-day/

We are so grateful for your continued donations to COTA for Cyla and for continuing to rally behind her as she continues through this journey of recovery and her new normal.

11/08/2024

New Update - Cyla is home and working to adjust to her new normal. She is working on fine motor skills & continuing to work on walking.

She is starting to go into appointments again and lots of blood draws.

Thank you for continuing to follow Cyla's journey! Be sure to follow her page & subscribe on the website for all the latest updates and upcoming events.

To read more about how its going at home, follow the link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

We have had our first 2 weeks home after discharge. Things on the medical end are going ok. Cyla’s numbers look good as far as liver functionality goes. Our schedule has been kinda relaxed in the scheme of how crazy it will be this week and on. We had just been doing therapy at home […]