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Heart Prayer Wall – Official Launch
Join us in the official launch of our Heart Prayer Wall!We’re thrilled to introduce you to our Heart Prayer Wall–an ongoing, interactive...
May 2, 20171 min read
In The News: Donate Life Month
Worcester News Tonight (*HeartBrothers Co-Founder Bob Romer featured at 0:54.) WNT St. Vincent Hospital Organ Recipients – April 21st,...
Apr 25, 20171 min read
SURVIVOR STORY: Kyle Williams
Name: Kyle Williams Location: Syracuse, NY Profession: Environmental Engineer Diagnosis:...
Apr 4, 20178 min read
SURVIVOR STORY: Don Mitchell
Name: Don Mitchell Age: 61 Age at Diagnosis: 39 Procedures: heart transplant; kidney transplant My heart disease started at the very...
Mar 21, 20175 min read
VIDEO: 5-Year-Old Learns He’s Getting A New Heart
An (adorable) reminder that even our littlest loved ones need a new heart sometimes. After spending 211 days at Boston Children’s...
Mar 21, 20171 min read
In The News: 2 Double Transplants On Same Day
These two men–including our Team HeartBrother member Allen “Monty” Scott–likely had only weeks left to live. But thanks to some...
Mar 14, 20171 min read
You Beat The Odds – ENJOY!
By: Pat Sullivan (Co-Founder) March 8, 2017 To all the Heart Transplant survivors out there: Close your eyes and remember the time before...
Mar 8, 20171 min read
SURVIVOR STORY: Larry Williams
Larry N. Williams, Jr: It’s All About the Moment Name: Larry N. Williams, Jr. Location: Tufts Medical Center, Pratt 8 (Heart Failure...
Mar 5, 20178 min read
SURVIVOR STORY: Allen “Monty” Scott
Name: Allen “Monty” Scott Diagnosis (Age): 36 Transplant: Currently 1A Status on the Transplant Waiting List Monty needs lifesaving heart...
Feb 15, 20176 min read
Interesting People…
By: Pat Sullivan (Co-Founder) February 14, 2017 It’s been just over 4 years ago now that I received my miracle of a new heart. I want to...
Feb 14, 20172 min read
Faulty Gene Discovered that Could Lead to Heart Failure
The research, which was published in Nature Genetics, involved a large team of international collaborators, and was co-led by the Royal...
Dec 28, 20161 min read
A Heartfelt Thank You… 1st Annual Mike Gustin Memorial Golf Tournament A Resounding Success!
Thank you for your support! FRIENDS, Thank you for your attendance and support of the First Annual Mike Gustin Memorial Golf Tournament....
Sep 2, 20162 min read
Ken’s Memorial Journey
Last year–after a long, brave journey–our friend Ken Iovino received his new heart. This is the amazing video that chronicles “Ken’s...
Aug 25, 20161 min read
In The News: Bryan Clauson saved five lives by being an organ donor
The following article is from Aug 10, 2016 on WCVB Boston, ABC Channel 5 News. To view the original article, visit: http://www.wcvb.com/s...
Aug 12, 20162 min read
Living with an Artificial Heart
The following video is from the “Great Big Story” Facebook page. Andrew Jones is a fitness model who runs, lifts and trains with the...
Aug 2, 20161 min read
In The News: Tufts Medical Center Performs FOUR Heart Transplants In 24 Hours
By Reis Thebault / GLOBE CORRESPONDENT JULY 05, 2016 – “I just want to be 35. I want to do 35-year-old things. . . . I just want to live...
Jul 6, 20165 min read
In The News: Tufts Medical Center Performs Two Heart Transplants In Same Day
The following article is from Jun 24, 2016 on CBS Boston, WBZ Channel 4 News. To view the original article, visit: boston.cbslocal.com/20...
Jun 26, 20162 min read
The HeartBrothers Foundation Receives Grant from HBRACF
Grant Received From The Home Builders & Remodelers Association Charitable Foundation HeartBrothers Foundation to launch programs that...
Jun 21, 20162 min read
In The News: From a heart in a backpack to a heart transplant
Date: June 3, 2016 Source: University of Michigan Health System Summary: More than a year after leaving the hospital without a human...
Jun 3, 20163 min read
SURVIVOR STORY: Mike Ashworth
Name: Mike Ashworth Location: Warwick, RI Profession: Soccer coach; retired insurance broker Diagnosis: Heart failure / renal failure...
May 27, 20168 min read
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