Patients
Helping
Patients
Through the journey of tough times and the celebrations of heart transplantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation at the University of Minnesota Medical Facilities.
1112
Total Heart Transplants
40+
Years -current living transplant recipient
164
Current LVAD Patients
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events
Saturday, December 9 - Second Chance for Life Holiday Party
Friday, July 19, 2024 – SAVE THE DATE: 34th Annual Golf Tournament
September 2024 – 3rd Annual Lowell, Inc.
LVAD Tour, date to be determined.
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UPCOMING EVENTS.
TESTIMONIALS.
Joel Heckman
"Receiving the precious gift of a second chance at life because of the unselfish gift of my donor and my donor’s family is wonderful. I had the total A-Team here at University of Minnesota Health.”
Ross Stephenson
My LVAD presented the opportunity to feel sorry for myself or a new life challenge. I chose the challenge! Connecting with other LVAD patients has helped me conquer the on-going challenges of my new life.
Tracy Hamm
Our family was deeply touched by the support we received from Second Chance as my dad went through his transplant journey. We are thrilled to provide a financial contribution to help their work to continue.
