b'From left to right: Casille Kristol, Scott Lorsch, Cindy Lubin, David Lorsch, Hillary Lorsch, Zachary JosephsHeart toHeart When the Lubin-Lorschs patriarch, David, fell ill, A Familys Cardiovascularit tested the resilience of their entire family and highlighted the importance of communication and comprehensive medical care. Cindy vividly recalls Journey Inspires Dedicationthe frantic moments as she called emergency services who rushed him to the HonorHealth to Funding Patient Care Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center. There, doctors swiftly diagnosed Davids severe cardiac condition and immediately prepared him to be David Lorsch never did small. Family will tell youtransferred to HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical he had to have the biggest and best of everything.Center for surgery.He was the most generous and he always had a story to share. He was, simply put, the best. So,David underwent a series of complex surgeries that it is no surprise that he left a big legacy of caringresulted in a lengthy hospital stay. This included for cardiovascular patients who would look tobeing placed on an ECMO machine (extracorporeal HonorHealth for their care. membrane oxygenation) post-surgery, a machine that siphons the blood out of the body, adds oxygen David experienced a cardiovascular medical crisisand removes carbon dioxide before returning the in 2018 that inspired him to try and help othersblood to the body. This allows a critically damaged experiencing similar acute care journeys. heart to rest and recover. The availability of an ECMO machine helped save Davids life. Cindy David was an entrepreneur, had an incrediblewants to see this lifesaving technology available in sense of humor and a philanthropic heart, recallsmore hospitals.his widow, Cindy. He was the most generous and exceptional man and father! Married for 32 years,Its hard when its your spouse in the hospital. David and Cindy raised two children: Hillary andBecause all you want is a hugand he was the one I Scott. went to for hugs, reflects Cindy. 14 HonorHealth Foundation Magazine'