Navy OC Ivin Jasper’s son, Jarren, has new heart after successful transplant
By Adam Spencer
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One of the saddest stories of the 2017 college football season came from Navy, where offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper’s son, Jarren, was fighting to hold on until he could get a heart transplant.
Fortunately, the Jasper family’s story has a happy ending for now, as Jarren underwent a heart transplant surgery on Tuesday morning, according to the Washington Post.
Ivin Jasper sent a text to the Washington Post following the surgery, expressing his joy with his son getting another chance at life:
“I’m overwhelmed with joy. This has been a difficult time for me and my family but the Lord has delivered the miracle we’ve been waiting for and it’s a true blessing,” Ivin Jasper said.
Jasper was a popular presence around the Navy squad this year, as the players and coaches rallied around him. Here’s hoping Jarren makes a full and quick recovery and is back on his feet as soon as possible.
Here’s the story ESPN’s College GameDay ran on the Jasper family earlier this season:
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