Dr. Adrienne Rowe
Creating Moments.
Changing Lives.
2nd Wind Experience Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating meaningful moments for individuals and families navigating life-altering health and physical challenges. We help restore dignity, confidence, hope, and connection through experiences that celebrate life and create lasting memories.
Founded by Dr. Adrienne Rowe, 2nd Wind is rooted in gratitude, faith, and the value of every life. Our work brings together restorative experiences, community celebrations, outreach, education, and opportunities for inclusive participation—helping people experience life beyond survival.
Many Ways to Create a Second Wind
Our purpose is to create moments of hope, dignity, joy, and belonging.
Meaningful Experiences & Celebrations
Hospital-related experiences, special events, sporting experiences, and celebrations bring people together to make memories through life-altering seasons.
Restorative Experiences
Makeup, hair, wardrobe, and photography help participants celebrate themselves and preserve memories with family members and caregivers.
Community Outreach & Education
Awareness of organ transplantation, survivorship, disability inclusion, accessibility, gratitude, and life beyond survival.
Inclusive Arts Initiative · In Development
With PWP, we are developing opportunities for people of different abilities to participate in creative arts and community experiences, including the Passion Experience.
Lungaversary
A celebration of life and an awareness and fundraising activity supporting 2nd Wind’s broader charitable work.
Makeovers & Memories
We create head-to-toe makeover and photography experiences for people navigating organ transplantation and other serious medical journeys. Makeup, hair, clothing, and a personal photo shoot offer a moment to feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
Participants can invite family members, caregivers, and members of their medical team to create beautiful photographs together—before transplant, during recovery, or as they embrace life after transplant.
Meet the official makeover team. Pictured with our team, the woman seated in the center is the day’s makeover honoree, who received a full head-to-toe makeover.
Creating Memories Together
Members of the Methodist Hospital Heart and Lung Transplant Support Group at 2nd Wind’s first makeover and photo shoot.
A moment to celebrate life, honor the journey, and preserve memories with the people who matter.
The Moment of Her Reveal
Watch our very first makeover honoree’s surprise as she sees her finished look. A head-to-toe makeover. A beautiful memory. A moment to feel celebrated.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
2ndwindexp@gmail.com