Kostas Moiras
“At 34, I went swimming in the sea for the first time.”
Transplant recipients share their “Stories of a Second First Time”. Listen to the story of Kostas.
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At the age of 28, Kostas contracted a viral infection that led to end-stage heart failure. He lived for years with severe restrictions and relied on an artificial heart to stay alive. Even taking a shower required immense effort and caution. After a successful heart transplant, Kostas went back into the sea for a second first time in his life.
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The campaign is organized by the Onassis Foundation, under the scientific auspices of the Hellenic Transplant Organization and the Onassis Hospital.
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