Atticus has continued to take the lead in his journey. He wasn’t satisfied with the limitation of being able to donate tissue only. He began shutting down his brain stem which allowed him to be eligible for organ donation. Atticus was pronounced brain dead on June 10th and Ashley & Travis were able to assist in preparing his gifts for donation by caring for his ‘spaceship’ as the search for donor recipients commenced. The next 72 hours was far from easy. Tests and medical interventions were performed near constantly while they searched to find matches for his gifts. Being the selfless parents that they are it’s not surprising that Travis & Ashley followed their son’s lead and saw him through his gift giving process. They got to sleep with him, bathe him and love on him for a few more days. On Wednesday morning we had the privilege of sending his little spaceship to surgery. We got word that his gifts may save many lives so Atticus’ story continues...his Heart went to a 2 year old male in Washington, his Liver to a 2 year old female in Texas, his Kidneys to a 70 year old female in Arizona and his corneas were able to be used to give the gift of sight.

The love and support from family, friends, the Phoenix and Yuma communities and even strangers is so appreciated. We are humbled and full of gratitude.

Please join us to honor the life of Atticus James Martin Krizay in a Coco-themed celebration with popsicles and tacos, a few of Atticus’ favorites.

on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 6:00 pm.
at The Garnica Family Ranch
3535 West County 14th Street
Yuma AZ 85365