An EVENT to Benefit The HeartBrothers
HOSTED BY the o'brien family

Mike O'Brien—a 27-year Quincy police officer and U.S. Marine veteran—and his wife, Jenn, have brought their community together for back-to-back years in support of the HeartBrothers Foundation and have raised over $120,000 for heart failure patients since the event’s inauguration. Their unwavering commitment, combined with the compassion of their remarkable network, has transformed this benefit into a powerful force of hope for families facing the challenges of heart failure.

This year, we gather not only to support the HeartBrothers Foundation, but to celebrate the strength, heart, and legacy of Danny Donahoe—a devoted father, firefighter, and heart transplant recipient who inspired everyone around him. Danny’s courage and spirit will guide this year’s event as we come together to lift up heart failure patients and families in need.

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with live entertainment, good food, shared stories, and meaningful impact. Your presence helps us continue the mission Danny cared so deeply about: supporting those fighting the toughest battles of their lives.

We can’t wait to come together as a community once again.
Let’s honor Danny. Let’s support our heart failure heroes. Let’s make a difference—together.

Mike with the Quincy Police Department Team

Listen as Mike talks about his HeartBrothers experience.

You are invited

SUNday, February 1, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Leo's Events & Restaurant, BRAINTREE, MA

MIKE's STORY

In His Own Words

I am a U.S. Marine Veteran and a 27-year Quincy police officer, serving on the Special Operations Unit and SWAT Team. More importantly, I am a husband to my wife, Jenn, and a father of three daughters: Madison (22), Courtney (21), and Payton (13).

In 2015, at the age of 42, I was rushed to a local hospital for work training. Quickly transferred to Tufts Medical Center, I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. The difficult diagnosis, caused by a strain of coxsackie, impacted my life until Spring 2023.

In April 2023, returning from New York police training, I was diverted to Tufts for cardiac symptoms, marking the start of multiple hospital stays until July. In August, my heart could no longer keep up, and an Impella heart pump was implanted on August 23rd. On August 25th, I was activated on the heart transplant list, and I became the 42nd recipient of 2023 at Tufts.

I returned home on September 20th, escorted by fellow officers. Since then, I've grown stronger daily, blessed to watch my family thrive. Despite challenges, each day is a blessing.

Throughout my numerous hospital stays and the entire heart failure and transplant process, my family and I have been fortunate to meet some of the most compassionate, dedicated, and caring medical staff at Tufts. They saved my life. During my stay at Tufts, I was introduced to the HeartBrothers Foundation. They provided me with a support system that I routinely benefit from and now I'd like to contribute to them...

The HeartBrothers Foundation has been a significant support to myself, my wife, and our girls. From webinars to support groups and connecting with other transplant recipients and their families, the HeartBrothers gives us much-needed comfort. I signed up to be a HeartBrothers Ambassador and am hosting this fundraiser to give back and raise awareness for everyone experiencing heart failure, receiving heart transplants, and organ donors worldwide.