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Chick-fil-A got Aidden Tilly through his wait for a new heart. Now, he's serving others at the restaurant

Aidden Tilly, a heart transplant recipient, expressed a wish for a Chick-fil-A shirt while in the hospital, which sparked a connection with franchisees Matt and Crystal Stockdale.
Aidden Tilly, now 15, was given a Chick-fil-A shirt while waiting for a heart transplant in 2023, which created a lasting connection with the Stockdales, the franchise owners.
After receiving his new heart on March 21, 2024, Aidden returned to Chick-fil-A for the first time, saying, 'They've been a huge support system.'
Aidden secured a part-time job at the new Rochester Chick-fil-A location and worked his first shift on November 6, 2025.

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Chick-fil-A got Aidden Tilly through his wait for a new heart. Now, he's serving others at the restaurant

ROCHESTER — In late 2023, when Aidden Tilly, then 13, was in the hospital awaiting a heart transplant, another parent on that floor asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He took a few days to think about it. Then, Aidden shared his answer: a Chick-fil-A shirt. After several weeks of being at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys, Aidden was missing his favorite fast food. It would lead to a connection with Rochester Chick-fil-A franchisees Matt and…

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