Mike Menne – Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center

Mike Menne

“My new liver gives me a chance to pay it forward by helping people find careers.”

Mike Menne is one in a million! That’s how rare Budd Chiari liver disease is, but he got it. The term longevity took on a new meaning for Mike when he received his liver transplant 9 months ago. After only 3 months Mike was back to work as Technology Director at LaunchCode, a non-profit company which matches skilled computer programmers with potential employers. Mike is happy to be able to now give 100% and have the energy to do his job of teaching and encouraging people in the field of computer technology. “It is a chance to pay it forward and help people find a career.” Previously a marathon runner, Mike has now joined Team Transplant and will participate in the Transplant Games coming to Saint Lake City in 2018. The new energy also allows him to enjoy more activities with his wife Megan and his daughter Olivia.

Patient Stories

Mark Moll

“Without my wife by my side, the good Lord in our hearts and the staff at SLU Liver Center, I wouldn’t be here.”

Mike Menne

“My new liver gives me a chance to pay it forward by helping people find careers.”

Kaylin Mayne

“I can pick out the best vein for my blood tests.”

Glade Mathews

“It’s magical what these docs can do.”

Mary Ann Eggleston

“I remember bargaining with God to let me see my sons grow up, and thanks to a drug research study, I have achieved that goal.”

Eric Boyd

“If Dr. Di Bisceglie tells me to do it, I do it!”

Lindsay Morris

“I’m not going to allow this disease to hinder my ambitions.”

Karl Reinlein

“There was no question that Saint Louis University Liver Center was the right place for me.”