Quick updates from the past couple of days: Jesse was able to take a real shower yesterday! During a routine check yesterday, the doctor heard a “rubbing” sound....
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7/30/24: Jesse Updates
Jesse’s good pal, Nick, stopped by to check on him and Jesse was proud to show off his battle scars! Medical progress of the day: The doctors removed...
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7/27/24: More Jesse Updates
Jesse’s friends Jarred and Rocky came to visit today. Jesse was beaming with pride that his friends took the time to come down to see him. In addition,...
Continue Reading »7/24/24: Updates on Jesse
It has been a couple of days since the last update, so here is the quick rundown on how Jesse is doing:-He was able to walk a couple...
Continue Reading »7/22/24 Update on Jesse
Jesse is resting and doing fine. Last night he had an episode of bradycardia, which is a slower than typical heartbeat that can prevent the brain and other...
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Jesse is still doing well! He is understandably exhausted, so he is going to rest up and attempt walking for the first time since the operation around 5:00...
Continue Reading »UPDATE: Jesse is out of surgery
The doctors have successfully removed the old heart and transplanted the new one. The anticipated six to ten hour surgery was completed in four and a half hours,...
Continue Reading »Jesse has a heart!
The Fulkerson family has received the call that they have a transplant heart ready for Jesse. The hospital has run multiple tests to make the sure heart is...
Continue Reading »Rummage Sale Results!!
The July 13th fundraising event to benefit COTA for Jesse's Journey was a massive success! In total, $5,876 was raised between the rummage sales, cash donations, food sales,...
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Owensboro, KY
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $53,063 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 154 contributors