Hometown Hero: Derek Fitzgerald

Harleysville resident and heart transplant recipient Derek Fitzgerald, 30, recently completed his second Ironman Triathlon in Arizona along with four fellow transplant recipients: "Team Tin Men".

Congratulations to Derek on becoming the first cancer survivor and transplant recipient to complete an Ironman...in one heckuva time, nonetheless! You are truly an inspiration.

Source: Philly.com

Read the heartwarming story here. And a BIG congratulations to Derek and his beautiful wife LeeAnn who are expecting a baby in January 2014!