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Kyle Dodd in a hospital gown during his treatment at VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center, and Kyle holding his medals at the 2025 World Transplant Games.

Kyle Dodd

Virginia man comes back after heart transplant to compete in World Transplant Games


Man standing with family and a sign that reads 'I am a survivor'Denis Popp

From heart transplant to heartfelt mission


Ben Pastva

Ben Pastva

Fixing a broken heart and breaking a record


Liz MooreLiz Moore

Rare dual transplant gives longtime VCU Health patient newfound freedom


Janet Hull and Mary SmallJanell Hull and Mary Small

Friendship forms between two strangers who received lifesaving transplants within days of each other.


Tokoyo CarltonTokoyo Carlton

Veteran looks to the future after receiving heart transplant.


Charles ChitwoodCharles Chitwood

A team effort keeps watch over patient for 23 years.


Cherron GilmoreCherron Gilmore

She was denied a heart transplant four times. Then she came to VCU Health.


Latarsia GreeneLatarsia Green

How a rare aortic aneurysm repair saved Latarsia.


John Howell

John Howell

A clinical trial helped this competitive water skier get back to doing what he loves.


Shawn O'KeefeShawn O'Keeffe

'Bench strength' and teamwork save electrician's life.


Jeni Simonitis

Jeni Simonitis

There is a future. Two-time heart transplant, Jeni Simonitis, shares her journey.


Michele Williams-PooleMichele Williams-Poole

How Michele survived a heart attack.