RE: Unearthing Memorable News
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Fascinating, Lizelle! I had no idea the first successful heart transplant was in SA! My best friend (@luckyfellow) had congestive heart failure and was on the transplant list for years. He received his heart from an 18 year old accident victim on Christmas Eve 2015. I Christmas he'll never forget. Almost ten years later he's happy, healthy, and leading a normal life. It's truly a miracle.
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Very heartfelt post. Thanks for sharing.
Hey @luckyfellow, I see you were also the recipient of a new heart. I can imagine how difficult that long wait must have been for you and your family! I am so glad you're doing well. My friend's son is back to cycling again, as fit as a fiddle. What a gift of life, if only more people would donate their organs!
That's awesome Eric!
My housekeeper Cynthia reminded me that her Mom also received a new heart many years ago, and that the famous Dr Chris Barnard was the surgeon. Interestingly, when I Googled to see when he passed away, I read that he was offered a scholarship at the University of Minnesota, whereafter he started performing open heart surgery back in South Africa.
Thank you for stirring up all these memories Eric.
Enjoy your weekend!