Tony Dungy Pitching in to Help Toddler in Need of Liver Transplant

Corrie Eavenson was only 9 weeks old when her parents found out she suffered from a rare liver disease that threatened her life.

Now 20 months old, Corrie is in need of a liver transplant to survive.

The Land O’ Lakes toddler suffers from Biliary atresia, which is a disease of the bile ducts that only affects infants. The disease forces bile to remain in the liver where it eventually kills liver cells and causes cirrhosis.

With no known cure for the disease, Corrie must have a liver transplant to survive.

Corrie’s parents are Clay and Paige Eavenson. The two have been married for 15 years and have four children. They also need help offsetting the costs of Corrie’s care.

Enter former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach and Tampa resident Tony Dungy.

The former top Buc and Super Bowl-winning coach plans to be on hand for a 5K fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1. The event takes place at Cypress Creek Preserve, 8720 Pump Station Road, in Land O’ Lakes.

Onsite registration for the event begins at 7 a.m. with the 5K starting at 8. Activities are planned through 11 a.m. and include family events, such as face painting, bounce houses and more.

The adult entry fee for the walk/run is $25. Kids 10 and under can take part for $15. To register in advance, just visit the run’s registration website.

To learn more about Corrie’s journey, visit the family’s Facebook page.

Photo courtesy of the Eavenson family