The patients from previous years always visit if possible. This year Team Heart hosted a lunch to welcome the patients back. They were greeted by Dr. Alex Butera, CEO-KFH, Dr. Mucumbitisi and Chip. Following lunch they were invited by Team Heart to an open discussion of life following valve surgery, the challenges and issues and how they might support each other. The patients broke into small group discussions and addressed the challenges and the solutions needed--an empowering moment.
A exhilarating moment when all patients together first agreed to form an organization as part of the Rwanda Heart Foundation, electing Jean Paul Iyameuremye, Team Heart AVR 2008 as first President. It was a moving moment for Team Heart members present as we observed the support these wonderful people share with each other.
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