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Now, as the family navigates next with the miraculous transplant, we want to thank the truly incredible medical team at UCHealth Heart and Vascular Center in Aurora, Colorado. The wonderful treatment Adrian received from all of the staff and medical team is absolutely why he is here and home today.
As he continues his recovery with his wife, Heather, and their three kids Ollie, Zoe, and Teo at home he is filled with gratitude and humbled by the experience he endured. Adrian hopes to repay the gift bestowed by the heart donor and their family by eventually volunteering with the heart transplant community. The donor will continue to be a guiding source of strength and inspiration for the entire Bertarelli family.
While there is much to celebrate with every milestone of recovery, the Bertarelli family is now facing also now facing enormous medical bills from the heart transplant and for his continued recovery. This includes 15 different daily prescriptions, ongoing hospital visits, and continued medical monitoring. If you are able to donate a little or a lot to cover medical expenses, your assistance will be deeply felt. “Help, Hope, Live” is a trusted fundraising nonprofit that helps families cover medical expenses that insurance doesn’t cover. Donations are tax deductible.
Thank you for being a champion alongside Adrian with every day ahead, it matters, it is seen, and it is felt.
Adrian is home again!
And, we're completely grateful to the dedication of his med team, the kindness of every nurse, and the care the full team had with him every day.
He got released after two weeks of procedures and surgeries to ensure all wounds were clear and healthy on Saturday, August 24!
He is resting at home, gaining strength daily, and spending time with his amazing dad, Vince, who has been with us every step of the day and constantly by his side.
Week of August 12 update
It's often difficult to find the words to encompass the incredible highs (Adrian is with us a month post transplant!) with the discouraging lows and uncertainty in recovery. This week has brought with it a series of setbacks and healing complications that have Adrian back in the hospital. As the community championing him, we want to share a few headlines from the last several days:
- Late last week his biopsy revealed higher rejection numbers. The team collected data and have been consistent in tracking his meds to regulate this change.
- Adrian returned to the hospital Monday following a weekend of increased discomfort and infections both around his heart and his thigh (where the ECMO machine had been placed).
- After doctor's assessed, it was determined he would need two surgeries this week - 1) the first as to clear up the chest infection and wounds, this was a success 2) the second was for his thigh to reconstruct the area from where the ECMO had been placed, they also cleaned the chest wound again. Recovery with this surgery will be slower and require enormous rest and pacing for Adrian.
- We learned there will be further procedures to his chest to suppress further infection next week.
- He will remain in the hospital as everything post-op is monitored and to determine additional needs around wounds in recovery.
Coming home is the goal, and yet, we know he is where he needs to be with immense support and expertise. We are very grateful to the health team, their expert guidance and care, and feel confident we are moving forward again.
Tuesday, July 23 - Adrian is home!
7/22/2024
Hi everyone!
Welcome to our "A Team!" After receiving a heart transplant (without any previous known heart issues) on July 11, 2024, Adrian continues to stay in the ICU in Denver. They're working to figure out the best path forward to balance all of his new medications.
Today he said "After being told I had no options to survive and then just a day later getting the gift of a new heart is the most beautiful and overwhelming gift I've ever received." We're all constantly thanking God and the medical team who finally correctly diagnosed him with heart issues after being told for weeks that he was just panic attacks. Thank you all for considering donating to help fund Adrian's continued complicated medical journey!
With love and appreciation,
Heather (and Adrian)
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Sending prayers!
Maria Ramowski
I was hoping to spend tomorrow hanging out with you. I look forward to seeing you friend.
Ryan Balciar
Sending love.
Kathryn Starbuck
We love you and we are praying for o complete recovery. Roger & Linda
Linda Simmons
Sending love to Adrian and Heather. Your journey has been remarkable. Our best wishes for a strong recovery and continued progress. With love and prayers, Lisa & Bruce Olsen
Lisa Olsen
You are a WARRIOR!!! ♥️ Sending you all lots of love.
Christy Simmons
We love you snd care for your well being. May God continue to bless you and keep you.
Richard & Tina Boggs
Still praying for you!!
Brenda Ferguson-frady
Your friends in Old Coach Village still think of you and your family often.
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. We are praying for you and wish you well.
Steven Brown
Prayers for healing and courage!
Gayle Van Tol
We love you and are praying for you. xoxo
Traci Schoeneweis
Sending prayers!!
Kristin Tower
Im sending love and hugs to the whole family, especially to Heather.
Lynne Lupton
We love you all Bertarellis!!!!
Katharine Martin
Wishing you a quick recovery surrounded by your wonderful family!
Mallory Schwan
Wishing Adrian a speedy and full recovery. Hugs to the whole family!
Heather Szott
Continuing to pray for a complete recovery and for God's healing presence in your lives!
Mike and Christie Dee
Praying for health and continued recovery. Much love.
Chris Botvinick
Sending lots of love and healing your way!
Monika Bunting
Keeping your family in our thoughts throughout your healing journey! ❤️
Mary Birchard
Best of luck to you Adrian and to your beautiful family.
Dale & Rosemary McCain
The Legeer Family send love and healing vibes .
-Sandy, Beau , Lauryn, Lexi and Leah
Sandra Legeer
I have a friend who had a heart transplant 25 years ago and is still doing well! I hope that will be repeated here!
Sharon Swindler
Sending best wishes as you heal and move forward!
Kaitlyn Funk
Hugs to Bertarelli’s!
Rachel Hirt
Hoping this little bit helps!
Lenore Knox
Best wishes for continued improved health! Love, Lisa, Tom and Lindsey Courtice
Lisa Courtice
Hey Adrian, Take care of yourself and know that we are here for you!
Brad and Marianne
Brad & Marianne Mitchell
We are rooting for you!!
Anonymous
Praying you make a full recovery!
James Barnett
I have been thinking about your whole family, Marianne, and will continue to pray for your son-in-law’s healthy recovery!
Catherine Kennedy
Our family is sending love and prayers to yours. You are all such an inspiration how strong and positive you are. Love, Wendi, Scott, Owen and Gabbi
Wendi Hinrichs
So grateful for Adrian's heart transplant and all the support from family and friends. We love you guys and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Kathryn & Brent
Kathryn & Brent Knudsen
Bert, our love and support are with you, Adrian and the children at this time. Sending lots of healing white light ~ Dara, Sinead, Ciara, Maeve & Grainne
Dara Warde
Thinking and praying for you all. Love the Schantz Family, Amelia, Isabelle, Terri & Mike
Terri Schantz
So honored to be able to help and support your beautiful family. Sending lots of healing energy your way!!
Alexis Ball
Here for the long haul for all of you! xoxox
Kimberly Gannett
Wishing you all the best in your recovery and the journey ahead! Much love- Carla and Brody
Carla Flanhofer
Continued prayers for healing and brighter days ahead. :)
Corissa Fischer
Sending you love - Kurt & Bobby
Kurt Schaefer
Team A all the way and always -- here for every step of this journey. We love you!
Sara, Kevin, Grace & Roy
Always and forever Team A -- in awe of everyone in the Bertarelli crew for their resilience and strength!
Sara McCain
Sending lots of love to the Bertarelli fam! Wishing you a smooth recovery Adrian!
Jennifer Wilson
You are alive and loved so much by your family & friends Adrian, I hope this love and support will help you through what may be a tough road ahead with your health. Sending well wishes from Sam, Max, Theo and I, xo
Phillippa Clark
With you always - love and prayers
The McClure Family
Carey Mcclure
Sending y'all best thoughts and prayers!!
Andy Matthews
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Adrian J Bertarelli
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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