They may have felt vulnerable. They may have been worried or scared. But when they trusted Temple Heart & Vascular Institute to care for them, we stepped in and gave them hope. They are survivors.
Celebrate the strength and courage of these heart failure survivors. Here are their inspiring messages:
This is a second beginning; this is a new chance at life.
A fresh new start in life to keep on going.
I got a beautiful heart.
I feel so blessed to be able to spend more time with my grandchildren!
It’s a miracle to have a second chance at life!
Transplant means everything to me…and I mean everything.
Even in the darkest hour in our lives, a little faith goes a long way. Today my body may have pain but tomorrow will be a better day. Thankful for the team at Temple for giving me another chance to have better days.
I feel better today than I have in years. This is my second chance, and I feel like I’ve won the lottery.
It’s a new lease on life. It’s a whole new start for me.
I’ve got a second chance at doing things right.
Life is good.
The hands and the minds of this team at Temple will give you a second chance at life.
The staff here make me feel like I’m family. I couldn’t have asked for better care.
This is the best hospital and team ever!
No words can explain how grateful I am for the Temple team. I crossed the ocean in search of a cure. Temple has cured me. God bless the Temple team.
I'm very grateful. I have a second chance to live.
I'm grateful — now I can get back to preaching and teaching.
I feel so much better than I did before!
I thank you and bless you all!
My heart (pun intended) is incredibly full with thankfulness and gratitude to the donor, their family, and the doctors, nurses and support staff of Temple University Hospital. Thank you from someone who could never ever say thank you enough.
It hasn't been easy, but I haven't felt this good in years.
Thank you for giving me my life back.
This second chance in life with the gift of my new heart has changed certain views that I might have taken for granted. I now know that I'm graciously happy and thankful to have the chance to live my life after living with my illness for so long. Thank you, Temple!
Temple has given me hope and optimism for an uncertain future.
Having a new heart, it’s a GREAT feeling.
Temple kept me alive and I love my second chance!
A hard time grows in a miracle, as you receive your new heart! With determination and courage, your new heart will settle into a new home.
You cannot lose hope unless you let go of it!
Here is a miracle.
