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Renata Mazzaferro & The Marching Angels

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Renata Mazzaferro & The Marching Angels

WHY I’M WALKING FOR UHN
Just over a year ago, I was told I had six month to live. My lungs had given all they could. I was tethered to oxygen, barely holding on, and yet, I continued to pray,  and hoped. And then, a miracle came.

On December 5th, 2023, I received the gift of life through a double lung transplant. That gift came from a stranger whose heart was big enough to give even in their final moment, and from their family, who in the midst of unimaginable grief, chose to say yes.  It came through the incredible team at UHN, the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who treated me with not only medical expertise, but deep compassion and humanity. 

Today, I walk because I can. I walk because  I am able to breathe again. I walk for the thousands still waiting. But I also walk for those who carried me through this journey and who continue to do so.

I walk for my beloved daughter Angela, who passed away at the tender age of 16. Though I cannot hold her hand, I feel her beside me in every step I take. Her love, her laughter, her spirit guide me. She is my angel, always walking with me.

I walk for my 4 children, who stood by me with unwavering love through every hospital stay and every frightening moment. I walk for my 6 beautiful grandchildren, who gave me the reason to keep fighting, and whose hugs remind me daily why I held on. To my husband who never let go of hope, to my brothers, friends and special people who hold on to hope and continue to cheer me on.  

UHN gave me the chance to keep being a wife, a mother, a Nonna, a sister and a friend. 

This walk is my way of saying thank you, to my amazing team at UHN,  It’s for my donor, to my donors family, for my family, for my faith, and for love that never dies. 

You can be part of this journey too. I invite you to join my team and walk alongside me, or support us by making a donation. Every step we take and every dollar we raise helps the incredible team at UHN continue their life saving work . giving hope, healing and second chances. 
Whether you walk beside me in person or in spirit, your support means the world. 

I walk....because you chose me to live.
With the utmost gratitude, I thank you.

Thank you kindly for your support
Renata Mazzaferrro 

Our Team Members

Thank you to our Donors

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Roccofella Steel

LOVE YOU MA

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Zia Carla

God Bless You All for performing the miracles that you do!

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Giovanna Saponara

Beautiful endeavor Renata dear. With much love, Jojo

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The Dibiasio Family

What a beautiful way to honor the journey you've been on. The miracle of your second chance, the generosity of your donor the incredible care from the hospital that helped you heal. May you feel the love that surrounds you by your family and friends always. We'll be cheering you on my dear friend! xoxo

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The Satira Family

❤️

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Kayla Figura

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Maria Barilla

Wishing you all the luck 🍀

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Gina Cecere

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Renata Mazzaferro

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Angela Laurenza

So beautiful that you are so loved and blessed! May God watch over you and your family ❤️

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Rose Vattiata

Renata the lord was by your side every step through this journey with a guiding light on your path.

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Carla Ferraro

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Anonymous

Keep strong ❤️ we are all fighters within 💪🏼

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Alessia Venturo

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