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...
Continue Reading »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...
Continue Reading »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...
Continue Reading »Milestones, Answered Prayers & Graduation
This week was a major milestone in Jake's recovery as he officially graduated from cardiac rehab! He was able to double the distance he walked during his walk...
Continue Reading »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...
Continue Reading »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....
Continue Reading »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...
Continue Reading »Pediatric Transplant Week: Celebrating the Heroes Behind his Journey
Jake with gifts from his PT team at bradley Pediatric Transplant Week is a time to reflect on the road Jake's traveled and the incredible people who have...
Continue Reading »5 month results
We just got the results from Jacob’s latest biopsies and labs. There were no signs of rejection. This is the big one. It means Jacob’s immune system and...
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Peoria, IL
Transplant Type: Heart & Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $75,000.00
Raised: $100,016 of $75,000 goal
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