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8/1/24: Jesse Updates

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,...

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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...

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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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Post-Surgery Update

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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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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