An EVENT to Benefit The HeartBrothers
HOSTED BY MIKE O'BRIEN
A Historic Night of Generosity and Strength
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On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Mike O'Brien—a 27-year Quincy police officer and U.S. Marine veteran—and his wife, Jenn, once again brought their community together for an unforgettable evening in support of The HeartBrothers and to celebrate Mike’s strength, along with the unwavering support of those who continue to stand beside him.
This special event built on the incredible success of its inaugural year. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the O'Briens and their remarkable network,
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​—an extraordinary leap from last year’s $55,000 total.
A heartfelt thank you to Leo Keka and Alba Restaurant in Quincy for their continued partnership and to JamKat for providing outstanding entertainment.
Stay tuned for more details on the third annual event, slated for February 2026.
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the second annual benefit exceeded expectations,
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raising $68,000 to support Heart Failure patients
Mike with the Quincy Police Department Team
Listen as Mike talks about his HeartBrothers experience.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026
SUNday, February 1, 2026
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ALBA RESTAURANT, BRAINTREE
OPENING SOON in 2025
MIKE's STORY
In His Own Words
I am a U.S. Marine Veteran and a 27-year Quincy police officer, serving on the Special Operations Unit and SWAT Team. More importantly, I am a husband to my wife, Jenn, and a father of three daughters: Madison (22), Courtney (21), and Payton (13).
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In 2015, at the age of 42, I was rushed to a local hospital for work training. Quickly transferred to Tufts Medical Center, I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. The difficult diagnosis, caused by a strain of coxsackie, impacted my life until Spring 2023.
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In April 2023, returning from New York police training, I was diverted to Tufts for cardiac symptoms, marking the start of multiple hospital stays until July. In August, my heart could no longer keep up, and an Impella heart pump was implanted on August 23rd. On August 25th, I was activated on the heart transplant list, and I became the 42nd recipient of 2023 at Tufts.
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I returned home on September 20th, escorted by fellow officers. Since then, I've grown stronger daily, blessed to watch my family thrive. Despite challenges, each day is a blessing.
Throughout my numerous hospital stays and the entire heart failure and transplant process, my family and I have been fortunate to meet some of the most compassionate, dedicated, and caring medical staff at Tufts. They saved my life. During my stay at Tufts, I was introduced to the HeartBrothers Foundation. They provided me with a support system that I routinely benefit from and now I'd like to contribute to them...
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The HeartBrothers Foundation has been a significant support to myself, my wife, and our girls. From webinars to support groups and connecting with other transplant recipients and their families, the HeartBrothers gives us much-needed comfort. I signed up to be a HeartBrothers Ambassador and am hosting this fundraiser to give back and raise awareness for everyone experiencing heart failure, receiving heart transplants, and organ donors worldwide.
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Join us for an afternoon at alba Restaurant
with food, live music, and the chance to
win our $10,000 grand prize!​
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EACH Ticket = 1 Raffle Entry
*Plus buffet dinner & live entertainment.
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boost your chance to win:
Every additional "Raffle Entry Only" ticket earns another raffle entry.
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PLEASE NOTE: ​​Online ticket sales close days before the live event.
Tickets purchased at the door on event day do not include raffle entry.
Questions? Click HERE to send us an email.
