- April 3, 2025
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From left to right, Sonia Brown, Mike Jernigan, Nancy Jernigan and Shelley Ramsey, all childhood friends of Donald’s, put on the fundraiser Jan. 9.
Donald’s oldest son, Heath Wise, and his wife, Melissa, attended the fundraiser.
Some of Donald’s friends from high school showed up to support him.
More of Donald’s friends from high school showed up to support him.
Friends and family line up to grab some food at the potluck. Some food was donated, and some was brought by those in attendance.
Those at the fundraiser go through the buffet line at the fundraiser and grab some dinner.
Five of Donald’s eight siblings showed up to support him. From left to right, Junior Wise, Gerry Martin, Glenn Wise, Donald, Linda Adams and Jeff Wise.
Donald is an Ocoee native and has been a loyal volunteer in the community.
Donald and his wife, Candy, expressed their gratitude to those who showed up to support him.
Donald, his wife, and their two sons, Heath (right) and Brent (left).
WINTER GARDEN Friends and family of Ocoee native Donald Wise gathered at the Winter Garden Elks Lodge Jan. 9 to help raise funds for a kidney transplant.
At the fundraiser, those in attendance brought food to share for a potluck and gathered to support Donald and his wife, Candy. Additionally, a raffle and 50/50 drawing was held to benefit Donald's kidney fund.
Donald has been diagnosed with stage 5 kidney disease and was placed on the Florida Hospital Transplant Institute United Network for Organ Sharing list in July 2015. He has previously been involved in the community volunteering his time for projects such as coaching Little League and building the Ocoee Bulldogs field.
