Brevard County, FL — At just 44 years old, Ricky Moreno is in the fight of his life.
A dedicated father, hard worker, and friend to many in our community, Ricky has spent years battling severe heart failure. Relying on a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) 24/7 to survive, Ricky’s condition has left him vulnerable to life-threatening infections and mounting medical setbacks. The mechanical device, powered by external batteries, does the work of his failing heart—keeping him alive while he awaits a long-overdue heart transplant.
Over the past two years, Ricky has endured more than five hospitalizations, battled multiple serious blood infections, and missed countless days of work due to circumstances far beyond his control. Most recently, he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe infection and multiple brain bleeds. He spent more than a week in a coma, on life support, with doctors unsure if he would regain basic functions such as walking or speaking.
