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Visitors!

Being quarantined since the middle of March has been not a whole lot of fun!  I miss seeing people and going to the store.  Last week though, my...

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Two Months

I had my two month cardiac cath and biopsy on July 20th.  It's already become pretty routine at this point - get up way too early, drive to...

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New Puppy

My mom has looking at getting a new dog for a while now, and last week she found one listed on the local SPCA website.  We went yesterday...

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One Month

It has already been one month since my transplant.  I had appointments at CHOP yesterday - an echo, an EKG, and a cardiology appointment.  The guy who did...

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New Heart – Day 17

Sorry for not updating as frequently lately.  I have really been enjoying being at home with my family.  We have been playing a lot of Euchre, Pinochle, and...

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Early Homecoming!

Late last night, CHOP called my mom stating that they may want me to come home early due to the looting and rioting being so near to where...

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Joseph Derk

Etters, PA

Transplant Type: Heart

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $50,000.00

Raised: $4,601 of $50,000 goal

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