Adrian Bertarelli

Although he was actually having heart attacks, Adrian was initially misdiagnosed as having panic attacks. As the undiagnosed heart attacks continued without treatment, his heart muscle was fully destroyed. Over the course of a week, Adrian’s journey to a life-saving heart transplant included an urgent life-flight to Denver and several heart tests and procedures.

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.