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A generous $25 million donation is powering Penn Medicine's bold new push to find cures for heart disease, the leading cause of death in America. The gift will fund groundbreaking research that could save millions of lives.
After a devastating fall caused a life-threatening stroke and oxygen loss, Donald couldn't breathe on his own. Now he's walking with a walker and feeding himself, thanks to a dedicated care team in Philadelphia.
After a devastating motorcycle crash left her on life support with brain injuries and broken bones, Angela fought her way back to health in time for her daughter's graduation. Her recovery from respiratory failure and traumatic brain injury shows what's possible with specialized care and determination.
