1-year-old in need of a new liver gets attention from the Detroit Lions
1-year-old Isaac Calkins loves snuggles and hugs too, says his mom, Carrie. The last eight months, she says, have been difficult. Little Isaac has ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, also called OTC deficiency, which means his liver can’t break down ammonia well.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A toddler in South Lyon is in the fight of his young life as he needs a liver, and his family is getting the word out about it, already reaching those at Ford Field.
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1-year-old Isaac Calkins loves snuggles and hugs too, says his mom, Carrie. The last eight months, she says, have been difficult. Little Isaac has ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, also called OTC deficiency, which means his liver can’t break down ammonia well.
Doctors discovered it early, but they’ve been in and out of the Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor a lot.
"They were able to treat him with meds, and he received a life-saving liver transplant at 4 months old. Yeah, so he did great initially with it. But he’s had multiple rounds of rejection," she said.
Carrie says he was reevaluated in July. He was on the deceased donor list, but on Oct. 3, he was re-listed, in need of another donor.
"This time we’re looking for a living liver donor. And it will just, you know, save his life," she said.
Carrie says a living liver donor can be anyone aged 21–55, leading healthy lives. So the family is on a mission to get the word out.
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Her 8-year-old son, Logan, sent a message to Lions star Aiden Hutchinson, who reposted it on his Instagram stories. Carrie is grateful for that.
"I just want to see him grow up and be healthy and happy and live a normal kid's life," she said.
The family set up ‘Isaac OTC Warrior’ pages on social media, hoping someone will reach out offering the gift of a lifetime.
"I know that God has a plan for him. And there’s a liver out there. And he’s a strong little boy. And we just need some help," she said.
The family is posting about their journey on their
Carrie says what's amazing is a donor's liver can grow back in a couple of months.
BREAKING: New Orleans Saints Reject Elon Musk’s $500 Million Offer, Shake the NFL to Its Core
In a move that has stunned both Wall Street and the NFL, the New Orleans Saints have rejected a $500 million investment proposal from billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The decision, confirmed late Friday night, has become a national talking point — not just for its financial implications, but for what it says about loyalty, identity, and the soul of professional football.
The Rejection Heard Across the League
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Musk, known for his ventures with Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), reportedly offered a plan to inject half a billion dollars into the Saints’ operations — modernizing facilities, introducing AI-driven analytics, and even proposing upgrades to the
But the Saints’ leadership wasn’t interested. Team owner
“We will NOT NEVER be bought by billionaires like you,” Benson said in a statement. “The New Orleans Saints are not for sale. We stand for community, unity, and resilience — the same values that rebuilt this city after Katrina. We won’t trade that for any billionaire’s dream.”
A Clash of Culture and Capital
While Musk’s offer was framed as innovation, the Saints saw it as intrusion. For a team that embodies the spirit of its city — gritty, soulful, and deeply connected to its people — the idea of selling partial control to a global tech tycoon felt like a betrayal of everything they stand for.
The Saints’ front office reportedly debated the offer for less than 24 hours before unanimously rejecting it. Insiders say Benson was adamant that no dollar amount could replace the trust the team has earned from the people of New Orleans.
“We’ve survived hurricanes, losses, and doubts,” one team executive told ESPN. “What defines the Saints isn’t money — it’s our bond with this city. You can’t buy that.”
A City United in Pride
New Orleans, famous for its deep culture and fierce pride, responded in true Saints fashion — loud, passionate, and unapologetic. Fans took to the streets and social media, rallying behind the team with hashtags like
Local leaders echoed the sentiment, praising Benson’s courage to turn down corporate influence in favor of community authenticity.
“The Saints are more than a team; they’re part of New Orleans’ heartbeat,” said one fan outside the Superdome. “Elon Musk can buy rockets and cars — but he’ll never buy this city’s soul.”
In an NFL era increasingly defined by money, mergers, and billionaire influence, the New Orleans Saints have drawn a clear line. Their message to the world is unmistakable: you can’t buy faith, family, or the fleur-de-lis.
