July 1, 2025 — July will be a month of celebrations for COTA’s Ward Family of California. When our nation pauses on July 4th to commemorate our independence and recognize those who protect our freedom, COTA Dad Josef Ward, currently serving in the U.S. Air Force, will be one of those we salute. This military family won their son’s liver disease battle eight years ago this month, and have now faced a second, life-saving liver transplant … this time with their daughter. One family, three children … two of whom have received new livers and a second chance at life.. COTA Kid Lucie Ward, Liver Transplant Recipient COTA Mom Nicole Ward vividly remembers the…