Jennifer Lyn Denboer

Jennifer Lyn DenBoer 

Transplant Type - Heart  

Jennifer received a heart transplant on May 3, 2017 and a kidney transplant on June 11, 2018!

In 2013, after a full cardiac arrest, Jennifer spent 12 days in the ICU. She eventually left the hospital with a pacemaker/defibrillator and several medications to treat her condition, which is familial dilated cardiomyopathy.

In May of 2016, Jennifer was back in ICU looking for new treatment as her heart was continuing to fail. Doctors say a heart transplant is critical to her survival. Jennifer went home on a 24/7 IV drip of medications, unfortunately after a short period this system too was not enough for her heart and Jennifer was back in ICU.  In June of 2016, while awaiting the lifesaving transplant, Jennifer received a LVAD (left ventricular assisted device) which completely takes over the job of beating for her heart.

Despite these immense challenges, Jennifer remains positive and focused on the day when she can lead the life of a normal 28-year-old. She is determined to overcome this health battle, as nothing drives her more than her body telling her she can’t do something. To stay active, she enjoys scrapbooking, reading and DIY projects, and she looks forward to the day when she’s healthy enough to go swimming, ride roller coasters and spend more time outside. More than anything, she dreams of walking down the aisle to begin her life with her fiancé, Tony. But right now, she needs your help.

The average heart transplant costs nearly $1 million. And that’s only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover the cost of the transplant, she still faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and anti-rejection medications, which are critical to her survival.

You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Jennifer. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Michigan Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Jennifer DenBoer" on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Spectrum Health