Logan A. Williamson
Community Hero 2005
Like most babies his age, Logan loves nothing better than getting his hands on whatever’s in reach. Give him a dishwasher or fridge to explore and he’s in hog heaven. He also enjoys playing with water and dirt, the perfect ingredients for making mud pies. And he’s always easily captivated by musical toys of any kind. Living with Oxalosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects the kidneys, hasn’t dampened this young hero’s fabulous attitude and zest for life.
During the past two years, Logan has endured a failed liver transplant, followed by a successful one, dialysis at the hospital four times a week, dialysis at home and a recent kidney transplant.
But still, Logan faces each day with a beaming smile on his face. According to his mother, Jennifer, Logan is the most courageous child she’s ever known. “He has been put through so much without ever having one complaint. His spirit and determination to live give his family the strength to help him through these difficult trials.” Logan’s personal fortitude, says his family, will help him come out on the other side.
