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I had the chance to speak with Amanda Philip Amandi, a 19-year-old male, on day 3 of his surgery while he was recovering in the ICU. When I asked, "What’s your name and how old are you?" he replied, "My name is Amanda Philip Amandi, and I’m 19 years old." I then asked, "How are you feeling right now?" He shared, "I’m feeling a little tired and have some pain over the surgical incision, but I’m also a lot relieved because I no longer see or feel my heart beating through my chest."

CardioStart International leadership, coupled with Eugene Southtowne Rotary volunteers, have collected surplus medical supplies and equipment from River Bend and McKenzie Willamette hospitals to send to Poland, to aid in helping Ukrainian refugees who are in need of medical care. Some of the supplies will also be moved in to Ukraine to help victims of the war.