What We Do

The Second Chance for Life Foundation is a heart transplant/LVAD/mechanical heart support (MCS) group. It is a non-profit, volunteer organization founded to support transplant recipients, candidates, their families, and donor families, and to promote organ donor awareness. 
The Foundation supports its members through the following programs:

• Patient to Patient Relationships
• U of M Heart Transplant and LVAD Support Groups
• Educational Programs Servicing the Unique Needs of Patients and Families
• Social Activities – Annual Holiday Party, Golf Outing
• Celebrating Transplant and Device Anniversaries
• Financial Assistance Grants to Help During Transplant​