Fairbanks’ heart transplant recipient Patrick Holland pours his love into everything

FastCast morning digital headlines for Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.FAIRBANKS, Alaska - On Saturday, March 30,Holland’s determination to overcome setbacks — he waited on the transplant list for four months after an— received widespread media coverage and won over the hearts of thousands. In late March 2023, Holland, who lived with congestive heart failure, finally got the call he was waiting for.

He says he can now chase his 5-year-old son around the island in his kitchen without worrying about going into cardiac arrest.Holland says there are not enough words to express his gratitude to his donor. Hollands adds he is grateful for the family members of his donors. He says he knows they are hurting and mourning somewhere for the loss of their loved one. He wants them to know, that his heart is not being wasted.

“I’m going to go back to work for a company called that takes care of seniors with dementia,” he said. “I’m doing it now but I’m doing it on the side. It’s just taking care of people for no money but I’ve been given a gift and this guy likes what I do and so we work as a team.”

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Fairbanks Fire Department responds to blaze at Alaska Motor InnThe Fairbanks Fire Department initially responded to the Alaska Motel on South Cushman Street, before being redirected to the actual site of the fire, the Alaska Motor Inn on Lacey Street.
Source: KXDF News 13 - 🏆 266. / 63 Read more »

Fairbanks residents’ remains identified after fiery collision with a semi on the Parks Hwy.The driver and passenger of the pickup have been identified as 22-year-old Marcus Taylor and 26-year-old Destiny Wood of Fairbanks.
Source: KTVF11 - 🏆 267. / 63 Read more »

Fairbanks Drama Association puts on winter production of “Native Gardens”According to Director Paul Adasiak, audiences can expect a smart, funny play that pokes fun at human foibles and brings the action to a fever pitch.
Source: KTVF11 - 🏆 267. / 63 Read more »

Two Fairbanks schools faced threats of a shootingPearl Creek Elementary and Monroe Catholic High School both faced threats of a school shooting on Feb. 8.
Source: KTVF11 - 🏆 267. / 63 Read more »

Increase of 500 jobs forecasted for Fairbanks job marketManh Choh Mine and federal funds expected to provide employment boost in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Source: KTVF11 - 🏆 267. / 63 Read more »

What to know about rare virus Alaskapox after 1st fatal caseThe virus was first identified in Fairbanks in 2015, the Alaska DOH says.
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »