“Jackson’s had several transfusions throughout his procedures and his transplant,” said Jay Vandermark, Jackson’s father. Since his surgery, the five-year-old has started school, went trick-or-treating and even got to spend the holidays at home with his family. DEPOSIT, N.Y. (WBNG) — In March 2019, Jackson Vandermark had a successful heart transplant after being born with congenital heart defects. “While we were waiting in the hospital with him we noticed he was going though several units of blood and we’re just trying to reach out to people and encourage them to come and donate,” he said. Those who signed up and donated through the Red Cross Website were given a reusable tote bag as a “thank you” read more