Saturday shoppers and those who want to help save a baby’s life can do so by “checking out” at Target on Retail Drive in Wake Forest from 1 to 3 p.m. with the baby’s grandfather, Bob, a Target cashier who has made friends with many local people.
Six-month-old Erik Larsen was born with biliary atresia, a rare liver condition, and doctors at Duke University Medical Center say a liver transplant is necessary to save his life.
Transplant costs can be more than $500,000 – volunteers in Wake Forest are pledged to raise $55,000. You can either “check out” with your donation and a handshake from Bob on Saturday, April 19, or send a donation to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) http://www.cotaforerikl.com for Erik.
You should also check out the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1491499391073286/.
Town Commissioner Zachary Donahue, who is helping organize Saturday’s event, said many more than 250 people have promised to be at the event. “His family has already been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Wake Forest community.”
