Our Story

On August 17th, Jen received her second double-lung transplant through a direct donation coordinated with the FBI after waiting an excruciating 3.5 years on the transplant list. This incredible gift of life marks a new chapter in Jen’s journey, but the road ahead remains long and challenging. Jen now faces an intense recovery process, which includes regular trips to visit her medical team at NYU Langone Health in New York...

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Jen Dunlea

Narberth, PA

Transplant Type: Lung

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $250,000.00

Raised: $69,169 of $250,000 goal

Raised by 197 contributors

Updates

Thank You For Saving Jen’s Life!

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As the New Year approaches, Jen can't help but reflect on how life-changing this year has been for her and her family. None of this would have been possible without the... Continue Reading »

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 »