Help Hope Live for Jessica Wheelock
My name is Jessica Wheelock and I am donating my kidney to my family friend, James Odom.
As most of you know, I am from Texas, where James lives, but have lived in Iowa most of my life. James has been on dialysis since 2019 for end stage kidney failure and is on the list for a kidney transplant.
Updates (1)
June 4, 2025
It has been a long year for James and myself. I have been trying to get where the doctors want me for donation and James has had a few bumps in the road as well, however, we have gotten there together! We both received the okay to start preparing for the donation process. As soon as James gets the okay from his other doctors, we will be scheduling the transplant. Things are getting REAL and we couldn't be more excited. We are still raising money. We both will have to stay in a hotel next to the hospital in Dallas for at least a week post operation. This is for our well being, as we will need to be as close to the hospital as possible if one of us needs medical attention. We also will both have to have a caretaker for the duration of our recovery. The cost for food, lodging, travel expenses, and lost income is not covered. I also will need to travel back to Texas from Iowa in 6 months for a follow up appointment at the transplant center. This is where the donations come in. We are so very grateful for everything!We will keep everyone up to date and are very excited to share this journey together and with you all!Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Jess and James
Guestbook
June 14, 2024
Friend of a family member here. So grateful for Jessica and praying for a full and speedy recovery for all.
Bethany Stover
May 15, 2024
Jessica your an amazing person for your generosity of yourself
Cid Irvine
April 17, 2024
Go Jessica!
Kenneth Mayer
