Children's Transplant Initiative

05/29/2026

Sweet, precious Kylie is in the loving arms of Jesus and our hearts are breaking for her family as they grieve this incredible loss of their beautiful baby girl! Kylie was able to be an organ donor and she was able to donate her liver and both kidneys… she truly is a hero and quite the warrior! Please join us in praying for her family during this difficult time! Her family will always be a part of the CTI family! 🙏💔💙💚

Our hearts are heavy today as we share the passing of baby Kylie Overfield. 💔

Many of you followed Kylie's journey with us here at FOX 26 when the brave infant traveled to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, capturing the nation's attention as she underwent a rare, life-saving double-lung transplant.

Though her time with us was far too short, little Kylie’s spirit, her family's unwavering faith, and the selflessness of organ donation gave her a beautiful second chance to experience life and let her voice be heard.

We extend our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Overfield family during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, sweet Kylie. 🕊️✨

Read the full story on her legacy.

05/27/2026

We have some great people who would love to visit with you if you have ever considered becoming a living kidney donor!

Did you know you have the power to change a life? 💚

Right now, over 90,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney transplant. The wait for a deceased donor can take anywhere from 2 to 10 years—time that many patients simply don’t have.

But there is an incredible alternative: a living kidney donation can change everything:

⏱️ Drastically cuts wait times: From years down to an average of just 120 days through the National Kidney Registry (NKR).
⏳ Lasts significantly longer: A kidney from a living donor typically thrives for 20–40 years, compared to 8–15 years from a deceased donor.

You only need one kidney to live a full, healthy life. By sharing your spare, you can give someone their future back.

Help us reach our mission of mobilizing 7,000 living donors! 💪 Learn how you can start your journey or share this post to spread the word.

👉 Visit kidneysforkids.org to find out more.

05/26/2026

Caregivers, join us tonight!

This space is for parents and caregivers of children who are waiting for or receiving transplants. This is a safe and understanding place to connect, share, and access support and resources from others who truly understand.

You belong here.

🕖 When: Tuesday, May 26th at 7 p.m. CST
💻 Where: https://bit.ly/4520NrB

05/25/2026

Today, we remember the heroes who gave everything in service to our nation. ❤️🤍💙

From all of us at CTI, thank you to the military families in our community. Wishing everyone a peaceful Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

A Sweet Sixteen moment for CTI 💙

We’re excited to celebrate the opening of our 16th apartment unit and 4th in Dallas, made possible through a generous grant from the IICF Southeast Division.

Because of this support, more transplant families will have a comfortable place to stay close to care when they need it most.

05/19/2026

Today, we recognize and thank all the wonderful doctors who help make the lives of our transplant patients better.

Happy International Doctors' Day!
Tag a doctor you want to thank!

05/19/2026

Sweet Maximo stayed with us for 3 months after his liver transplant. We were so happy to see his story being shared.

Maximo Solano received a life-saving liver transplant on his 31st day of life.

05/18/2026

The Kroger Community Rewards program is a program run by the Kroger family of companies, designed to make fundraising and donating to local organizations easy, based on the shopping you are already doing.

Here’s how to donate to CTI with Kroger Community Rewards:

1. Create a digital Kroger account if you don’t already have one. You should also have a preferred store selected to designate CTI.
2. Link your Shopper’s Card to an organization by entering the name or the NPO number. CTI’s is MJ498.
3. Select CTI from the list and click Save.

https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow

05/15/2026

💫 Save the Date 💫
We are celebrating 10 years on November 14th, 2026!

Join us for an evening of music with Chloe Temtchine, storytelling, and community. We cannot wait to celebrate with you all 🥰

05/13/2026

It's Who We Are Wednesday: Featuring our wonderful board vice chairman, Jackie Benavides!