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.
1204
Total Heart Transplants
40+
Years -current living transplant recipient
175
Current LVAD Patients
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events
​Thursday, July 23 -
In-person Transplant Support Group​​​
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Friday, July 17 -
Second Chance Annual Golf Tournament
Today through Friday, July 17 -
Second Chance Online Auction
Friday, October 16 - Save the Date!
Lowell LVAD Tour​​​
Patient Stories
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.
