Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’
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A 10-year-old Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him. Lucas Goeller's mother and doctor share his story.
Eight years after he received his first transplant as a toddler, his transplanted organ is now failing again — and his life depends on receiving another donation. Lucas Goeller is shown at 2 years old as he awaits his first liver transplant. (Jessica Goeller) Lucas Goeller spent 18 months on the liver transplant list and was "on the brink of death" when he received his first donated organ. (Jessica Goeller) "I'm in awe when someone can take their suffering and turn it into something beautiful by donating and giving someone a second chance." Lamar, an advertising company, donated billboards to help raise awareness for Lucas Goeller's need for a liver. (Jessica Goeller) The city of Pittsburgh has rallied once more behind the family with more donated billboards and media campaigns. (Jessica Goeller) "Saving lives is not about competition — it’s about collaboration." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
In 2015, when he was just a toddler, the child's health declined rapidly.