Help HOPE Live for Jeff Jon Haslip

July 31, 2025

Jeff Jon Haslip: A Life Rebuilt by ResilienceJeff Jon Haslip was born with a rare and complex condition known as Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux (PVU), which led to severe urinary tract infections throughout his childhood and adolescence. Despite multiple bladder reconstruction surgeries and using intermittent catheters four times a day, the reflux persisted. Complications from PVU led to sepsis on more than one occasion. From a young age, Jeff learned what it meant to survive — physically, emotionally, and socially — while navigating life with a hidden disability.As a child, Jeff sensed he was different, but it wasn’t until a sixth-grade maturation class — when he was instructed not to ask questions — that shame began to take root. Diagnosed with ADHD on top of his chronic illness, Jeff’s youth was shaped by isolation and emotional hardship, compounded by a fractured family dynamic.Jeff has now endured nearly a decade of dialysis across two failed kidneys. The treatments were grueling — physically draining, emotionally numbing. He underwent early-morning in-center dialysis while still in his 20s, pushing through chronic exhaustion with a mantra: this will not define me. Through it all, he sought to live as normally as possible, despite the limitations that came with the fight for survival.His first kidney transplant came in 2016 and gave him a short-lived but life-changing glimpse of normalcy. He began working in a substance abuse recovery facility, helping others rebuild their lives. “I wanted to pass on the second chance I was given,” he says. But when his transplant failed in early 2019, he faced the heartbreak of starting over — again. “It was crushing. But I’ve always tried to be the one who helps others find their purpose, even when I’m still searching for mine.”Jeff’s second transplant came on June 27, 2023 — a miracle gift that reignited his hope. This time, he approached the journey with greater maturity and a deepened sense of responsibility for his own well-being. “I started to grow up more,” he says. “And this time, it’s going better. I’m working full time now and managing my medications, hoping to sustain this gift as long as I can.”While the transplant brought renewed health, the lifelong use of immunosuppressants — especially Prednisone — introduced new complications. Jeff developed Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in both hips and knees, a painful and mobility-limiting condition that he hopes can eventually be managed with additional stem cell therapy.Through every stage of this journey, finances have been a persistent barrier. His parents once sold their boat to pay for his surgery. Jeff has had to ration medications, reuse catheters, and make impossible choices between health and basic survival. After going on disability during his first failed transplant, his marriage unraveled under the weight of financial pressure. Despite everything, Jeff has maintained a “spartan” mindset — simplifying, enduring, and continuing forward.In 2021, Jeff’s life took an unexpected turn when he became a father — a moment that reshaped his priorities. Though he later discovered he wasn’t the biological parent, he had already embraced the child as his own. “I thought I was a dad,” he says. “And my first concern going into the second transplant was making sure she was okay. I was excited by the chance to maybe see her graduate someday.”Today, Jeff is focused on staying healthy, continuing his recovery, and finding ways to pay it forward. He hopes to effect systemic improvement by working within the healthcare system. Jeff aims to advocate for patients like himself and contribute to improving care access and lowering costs for others. With the right support, he sees a future where his experience helps drive both compassion and balance.Why Jeff Needs Your HelpJeff's transplant follow-up care is based out of Florida, though he now lives in Utah. He travels regularly for checkups and must maintain a strict medication regimen to prevent rejection. Your donations will directly help cover:Anti-rejection medication costsOngoing travel expenses to Florida for follow-up appointmentsOther transplant-related medical needs and supportHelp Hope Live is a trusted nonprofit that ensures 100% of donations go toward verified medical expenses. Donations are tax-deductible, and employer matching is available.Jeff’s story is one of survival, transformation, and unshakable resilience. He doesn’t ask for pity — only the opportunity to keep going, to stay healthy, and to continue spreading kindness in a world that too often overlooks quiet fighters like him.“Hopefully, anyone who reads this feels inspired to spread goodwill. You never really know what someone else is going through.”