This dream that has become ''Restoring Hope Transplant House" came out of a devastating diagnosis of multiple myeloma for Wes Herbst. The support and hope the Herbst family received at "The Gift of Life Transplant House" in Rochester, MN gave us hope and encouragement. It became the family's dream to bring such support to the Middleton community. We want the gift of courage, hope and life to become a reality for other searching families.

The Herbst family vision of a transplant house in the Madison area was bigger than their own personal resources, so a non-profit corporation and board were formed to make the vision a reality. Restoring Hope Transplant House is a non-profit corporation led by Executive Director Cindy Herbst and a board of directors and assisted by a CPA and experienced attorneys.

The vision for Restoring Hope Transplant House is one of community serving community. Volunteer support will be an essential part of getting the House operational and maintaining it once the doors are open. The Herbsts envision the house “belonging” to the community in the best sense, giving as many people and businesses in the area as possible the opportunity to participate in supporting the community of transplant families. Getting the House ready will be a monumental task, for this non-profit, its directors and volunteers. Cindy, in particular, based on her energy as well as her PR and hospitality industry experience, is well poised to coordinate the effort. The effort will require capital and in-kind donations of goods as well as services.