Our Story
Jen Dunlea desperately needs your help!! At age 13, I underwent my first double-lung transplant due to a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Now, at 22, I've been living with chronic lung rejection while waiting for my second double lung transplant. I was diagnosed 20 years ago with CF, a genetic disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. The disease causes abnormally thick mucus in the lungs, which results...
Continue Reading »Jen Dunlea
Narberth, PA
Transplant Type: Lung
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $250,000.00
Raised: $68,045 of $250,000 goal
Raised by 196 contributors
Updates
Life After Jen’s 2nd Double-Lung Transplant
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We’re thrilled to share an update on Jen’s recovery journey, which has been filled with challenges, progress, and incredible perseverance. On October 2nd, Jen was discharged from the... Continue Reading »
Celebrating Jen’s 23rd Birthday
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As we gather around this holiday season, we’re reminded of the importance of gratitude and the miracles in our lives. This year, we have a special reason to #givethanks this December—Jen’s 23rd... Continue Reading »
A Life-Saving Connection
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The story of Jen’s second double lung transplant is deeply rooted in the heartfelt connection to a cherished Alpha Chi Omega sister. This sister's support and advocacy were... Continue Reading »
Jen’s Bittersweet Homecoming…
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Jen’s October 2nd Homecoming, after spending three months pre and post-double lung transplant, at NYU Langone Health, homecoming was bittersweet. Unfortunately, Jen was admitted back to NYU today... Continue Reading »
A Star is Born!
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Jen's story aired Thursday, October 4th on the CBS affiliate station. It's been a challenging few days post discharge but each day gets a little better. As you... Continue Reading »
NYU Rusk Rehab Program
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On Wednesday, September 18, Jen was transitioned from the NYU Langone Health ICU to their physical therapy (PT) rehabilitation program and began working with her PT team the... Continue Reading »
Surgical Teams at Top US Lung Transplant Hospitals said it Couldn’t Be Done!
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Always, always, always seek another opinion. As time passes, things change, so seek more opinions. With support from my Penn Pulmonary Transplant extraordinaire doctor at Penn in Philadelphia,... Continue Reading »
Hospital Time
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Every day in the hospital is the same, and time blurs from one day to another. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months; when you suffer from... Continue Reading »
FBI Family Saves 22-year olds life
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The FBI delivers Jen a modern-day miracle. Those who have had a loved one in need of an organ transplant, unfortunately, know too well about the grueling long... Continue Reading »