A Second Chance at Life: My Heart Transplant Journey and the Gift of Organ Donation

Bob has spent his life pushing his limits—from surfing and Ironman racing to 50-mile ultramarathons. But none of those experiences prepared him for the day when his own heart began to fail.

In this deeply personal and inspiring talk, Bob takes you inside his journey from amateur endurance athlete to heart transplant recipient—and the difficult road back. Along the way, he shares lessons about resilience, gratitude, perspective, and the remarkable gift of organ donation.

His message is simple: sometimes life’s greatest setbacks can reveal what matters most—and a second chance can change everything.

About our Speaker:

Bob DeWitt is a heart transplant recipient, Ironman triathlete, and inspirational speaker based in Austin, Texas. He spent more than 30 years in business, including 18 years in sales and management with Apple and Dell, where he was recognized nationally six times for his individual and team accomplishments. He later transitioned into wealth management, earning his Certified Investment Management Analyst designation through Wharton.

A lifelong competitor, Bob surfed for UC Santa Barbara in college, completed 14 Ironman triathlons—including the Hawaiian Ironman twice—and ran six 50-mile ultramarathons. Today, after a life-saving heart transplant, he shares his story of resilience, gratitude, and the extraordinary gift of organ donation.