 Since 1962, when world-renowned heart surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley established the Texas Heart Institute, the vision of our physician scientists and the generosity of our donors have saved many thousands of lives. Your support has fueled our tireless push for life-saving medical innovation from smaller more effective heart pumps and valves to new advanced cutting-edge technologies. THI has been a world leader. When doctors use our research to save patients' lives, it would not happen without your support. When a student we taught makes a difference, it would not happen without your support. When a patient gets our help and goes home to be with their family, it happens because of your support. One of those lives saved is that of Terry Doe. Terry received a heart transplant and is witness to the progress we've made with you by our side. Your gift is the lifeblood of the Texas Heart Institute. Donors are truly partners in our success. You make it all possible. One of THI's initiatives for the future focuses on growing a new heart from a patient's own cells, providing hope for those with no other treatment options. Other initiatives address the detection and prevention of heart disease through genetic research. And we have launched all-out assaults on heart disease in women and sudden cardiac death in children. You are helping us save real people's lives. Please continue to make a real difference. Support the life-saving work of the Texas Heart Institute today.