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Renata Mazzaferro & The Marching Angels

We Walk UHNITED

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$7,912

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$6,500

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Why We Walk

Early in 2023, I was told I had only months to live. My lungs had given out. I was tethered to oxygen, holding on, but never let go of hope, faith, and prayer.

THEN A MIRACLE.
On December 5th, 2023, I was given the gift of life through a double lung transplant. A gift from a stranger, an angel, and a family who, in their deepest moment of loss, chose to give life to someone they would never meet. There are no words to express that kind of grace. It is a blessing I carry in every breath I take.

Today: I am 2½  years into this second chance at life.
And so we walk.

We walk because I can breathe again.
We walk for the thousands still waiting for their miracle. 
We walk for the families who make the impossible choice to give others a future.
We walk for the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at UHN who didn’t
just treat me, they carried me and continue to carry me with compassion, strength, and humanity. 
And my Donor walks with me...always.

But most deeply...I walk with love in my heart. 

I walk for my daughter Angela, my angel, who I lost far too soon. Though I cannot hold her hand, I feel her with every step I take. She walks beside me always.

I walk for my children and my  grandchildren, who gave me the strength to keep fighting when the days felt impossible. 

I walk for my husband, my family, and my friends, those who stood by me, lifted me, and never let me lose faith. 

UHN gave me more than life--they gave me the gift of time. Time to be a mother, a Nonna, a wife, a sister, and a friend. Time to laugh again. Time to love again.  Time to live again...and time to give back. 

This is why I continue to walk. 

And from my heart, I invite you to walk with me or support me. 

Join THE MARCHING ANGELS.
Walk beside us in person, or in spirit. Every step matters. Every dollar raised helps give someone else the chance to breathe, to live, to come home to their family again. 

You don’t have to know someone who went through this to make a difference. 
You just have to care. 

Because somewhere, right now. someone is waiting...just like I was. 
And because of people like you, they will get their miracle. 

With gratitude beyond words and blessings in every step, thank you. 

We walk...because someone chose to give me life. 
With gratitude Renata Mazzaferro 

We're UHNITED to push beyond possible

When we come together, big things happen. Our team is joining We Walk UHNITED presented by Rogers to support University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s #1 hospital.

We’re rallying behind UHN because it’s where bold ideas become breakthroughs. With your support, UHN can:

  • Accelerate research that saves lives
  • Recruit the world’s brightest medical talent
  • Equip them with the latest technology and tools

By backing our team, you’re fueling the innovation that helps UHN keep pushing beyond what’s possible to transform care for everyone.

Donate to our team today and help us drive the future of health care forward.

Our Team Members

Thank you to our Donors

$500

Nancy Di Manno

$500

York1

$500

Greenvalley Flooring.

$500

Salvatore Saverino

$300

Greenflow Mechanical & Ventilation Ltd

$250

Peter Catinella

$250

Ralph & Lena Ciccia

Renata , you are an amazing and wonderful lady…congrats and good luck

$250

Mark Kehayas

$250

Elm Developments

ELM Developments

$200

Karen And Gary Martz

Dear friend, Continue your resilience, positive energy and your genuine zest for life! You are an inspiration! We love you!

$157

Renata Mazzaferro

With love and gratitude, supporting The Marching Angels and all those walking with us.

$150

Sabrina Hazel

Sending you love always. <3 Sabrina

$150

Maria Luisa Bruzzese

$105

Kings Valley Paving Inc.

$100

William Mondello

$100

Carla Calabro

Wishing you great health always!!

$100

Gino Rossi

$100

Elvira Di Leo

$100

Maryellen Kobrin

God Bless you We love you Maryellen and family

$100

Caterina, Steven, Valentina & Victoria Meliota

So proud of our beautiful mama, we walk along side you forever and always. Our babies are so lucky to have an amazing nonna to guide and love them through this amazing life ❤️

$100

Satira Family

$100

Maria Barilla

Good Luck ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

$100

Gina Cecere-nunes

Sending blessings and with great pride, supporting you for this most worthy cause.

$100

Chiara Todarello

$100

Sandra, Fadi And Maya Yuhana

$100

Climate Seal Inc

$100

Josie Satira

$100

Chiara Meliota

You are one of the strongest women I know! Keep on shinning your beautiful light. 🥰

$100

Dibiasio Family

Your journey is nothing short of miraculous and you are an inspiration to us all. Every step you take today is a 'thank you' to your donor and the incredible team at UHN. We’re behind you all the way!

$100

Giuliana Coluccio

$100

Chris Zaremis

$100

Rosalinda Troia

Love you Ren . God Bless you today and always 🫶👊🏻

$100

Giuseppe Mazzaferro

$100

Mary Bruzzese

$100

Anna Agresti

From Anna and Family with love

$100

Carmela Demaria

$100

Teresa & Guy

Renata, You’re truly a testament to the power of faith and resilience.! With love and admiration.

$100

Almerigo Borgo

$100

Vanda And Tony Mazziotta

Amazing Cause. Blessed 2 year Post Lung Transplant Survivor and Warrior. Thanks Elvira and Rosanna for walking for myself, Renata, Maria and all Transplant Patients.

$100

Marta Saponara

Best wished for a successful campaign

$100

Silvana Albanese

$100

Fran Reid

$100

Melissa Mazzaferro

$52

Grace Pereira

$50

Carla And Vince Ferraro

$50

Enza Russo

$50

Maria Satira

$50

Nellie Mann

$50

Mary Frattaroli

$50

Nadia Iaboni

Amazing cause!!❤️

$50

Cory Cecere-markham

$50

Tom And Denise Latanision

You are a warrior, Renata. Your story is inspirational! Sending you lots of love and support!❤️

$42

Alessia

$40

La Rizza Family

$40

Angela Laurenza Laurenza

God bless you today tomorrow and always

$26

Daniel Chiaravalloti

$25

Francesca Santarsieri

$25

Carla Ferraro

$25

Caterina Meliota

$25

Lina Russo

$25

Lui And Marj Larizza

$25

Bruna Ferraro

$25

Mary Naccarato

$25

Cynthia Velocci

Such an amazing cause. Happy to support 🙏❤️

$25

Elisa Santarsieri

$25

Giovanna Saponara

$25

Siew-lee Brett

$25

Rosanna Canestraro

$25

Lorna Abraham

$25

Heather Darling