A father of two is getting a third chance at life, after receiving a second heart transplant 14 years after his first.
Judy HsuStanley Pinkston was given a heartwarming sendoff as he was released from the hospital after receiving his second life-saving heart transplant, ready for his third chance at life.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPinkston suffered a stroke in his 20s. With a long family history of heart failure, he knew the odds were not on his side. So in 2010, he came to Advocate Christ Medical in Oak Lawn for his first heart transplant.
"It's hard for everyone to remember how much he had to go through to get to this point," said Transplant Program Medical Director Dr. William Cotts. "He put in the time waiting, dealing with that.""Thankful for the family who agreed to give me, maybe, a fourth chance at life. I really appreciate you guys, it must be tough on you. I will treat this heart with respect and try to continue to do good in life.
He is excited to be home with his wife, his sons, his mom and many other family members who have supported him in this very long journey.
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