Our Story
Meet Jesse Fulkerson, a living testament to the power of resilience. Continuously defying odds and leaving memorable impressions with everyone he meets. Jesse is an incredible young man, full of love, joy, and an innocent way of being. Jesse is the guy you always want in your corner, the kind of person who would do anything for anyone, always putting others before himself with a truly selfless heart. Don’t let...
Continue Reading »Jesse Fulkerson
Owensboro, KY
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $53,063 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 154 contributors
Updates
Results from Silent Auction & Benefit Dance on 11/02/24!
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Jesse's celebration party was a blast and a major success! The kiddos had a blast using the 360 photo booth and singing karaoke. Thank you to everyone who... Continue Reading »
Golf Scramble for Jesse’s Journey Results!
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It was a cool morning that turned into a beautiful day for golfing at Panther Creek Golf Course. In total, $4,726 was raised for COTA in honor of... Continue Reading »
Cornhole & Kids Fair Fundraiser Results
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Thank you to everyone who came out and had some fun at the fair and throwing some bags! It was a hot day, but Team Jesse pulled through... Continue Reading »
Fundraising Event Results; Pickleball, Botox, and more!
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Today was a busy day with multiple events going on to benefit COTA in honor of Jesse’s Journey. The Pickleball tournament ran all day today with a great... Continue Reading »
Texas Roadhouse Fundraising Results
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Thank you for everyone who came out to Texas Roadhouse in Owensboro to support the fundraising efforts and enjoy some tasty steaks & rolls! In total, $250 were... Continue Reading »
Tropical Smoothie Fundraising Results & Upcoming Restaurant Fundraisers
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The fundraising proceeds from the August 1st, Tropical Smoothie event totaled $162.09. Thank you for everyone who showed up and enjoyed a smoothie and food! There is another... Continue Reading »
8/10/24: Jesse Updates
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Jesse continues to recover strong from the transplant. Here’s where we are currently: The biopsy showed Jesse was at a rejection level of R1 which is down from... Continue Reading »
8/8/24: Jesse Updates
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As previously mentioned, Jesse was released from the hospital and him and his mother, Lisa, are staying in an apartment nearby Vanderbilt Hospital. Here's a couple of updates... Continue Reading »
Jesse has been released from the hospital!
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Yesterday, Jesse was released from the hospital and got to ring the bell on the way out! He is officially able to receive out-patient services from here on... Continue Reading »