The Tribute Wall in the Firelands Heart Institute displays the original oil painting, “Old Heart, New Heart,” by Ohio artist Kathleen “Boo” Whitmer. Names appearing on the Tribute Wall were submitted by donors to honor a loved one.

“Old Heart, New Heart” was commissioned for the Firelands Heart Institute as a symbol of the many hearts it takes to help a heart. A heart transplant recipient and cancer survivor, Boo’s story is really quite amazing. In the late 70’s, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was recommended as a participant in a clinical drug study at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. The experimental drug she was treated with saved her life, but damaged her heart. In 1999, Boo received a heart transplant. She now reaches out to others through her art, inspirational books, and seminars on wellness and happiness.

Add the name of an individual (and your name) to this wall with a contribution of $100 or more to support the Firelands Heart Institute at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Your donation will support a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient heart care, technologies for the prevention and treatment of heart disease, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services through the combined efforts of Firelands Cardio-Pulmonary Services and Firelands Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

For more information please contact the Director of Development at 419-557-7151.

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