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October 2026

October has reminded us how God continues to care for us everyday. We were blessed to spend time together at Wildlife Prairie Park, staying at Megan’s Lodge. Being...

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Today was a good day!

Today was such a good day. Today was Jacob’s victory lap. Back in 2023, when the word "transplant" entered our lives, it completely turned our world upside down....

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Jake’s 9-Month Update Round 2

To say we are blessed is an understatement. Over the past 10 days, we have received so much good news and our hearts are overflowing. Friday, Jake traveled...

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A big win on World Organ Donation Day!

update: Jakes prelim biopsy results are negative for rejection! Praise the Lord for answered prayers!! Jake is back home tonight after a successful cath. The transplant team was...

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Summer of freedom comes to a close

After a beautiful St Louis free summer, it's time again. The littles started back at school today and Jake has his 9-month cath and biopsy tomorrow. These procedures...

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Back to the Driving Range

Today was a day 3 years in the making. For the first time, Jake stepped back up to the tee at the driving range! Even better, Ben and...

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18 years of milestones

Recently, Jacob celebrated his 18th birthday! Watching him reach this milestone is hard to put into words. To be completely honest, there were times when we weren’t sure...

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12 weeks of freedom

We are so excited to share Jacob’s recent 6-month biopsy results show no active rejection. His medical team is pleased with his results and are making no changes....

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A Milestone Week

This Thursday, Jacob is undergoing his 11th cath since transplant but this one is a little different. This is his 6-month post-transplant cath, a significant milestone in his...

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Jacob Smith

Peoria, IL

Transplant Type: Heart & Liver

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $75,000.00

Raised: $100,016 of $75,000 goal

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