Ramonans Are Donating for a Child’s Kidney Transplant

People wishing to support a Ramona couple whose child needs a kidney transplant can do so by stopping by a booth at Ramona Country Fair tonight or Saturday.

Reid and Vanessa Houck are a military couple living in Ramona. Their 16-month-old son, Liam, has end-stage renal failure. His kidney is running at five percent of the usual function. He uses a dialysis machine.

The couple needs at least $50,000 to cover medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Community members including Robert Bradley at and Lezley Knott have created a video of the Houcks so people can hear the family’s story firsthand.

To see the video, which features Liam blowing raspberries, click here.

To read more information about the family and information about the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, which is helping them,

Ramona Family Naturals is asking other businesses in town to help raise funds.