I'm walking in the UHNited Walk to help make a difference and raise funds for research that will benefit generations to come.
I am a proud patient of Toronto General Hospital and was incredibly fortunate to receive a heart transplant. Heart disease affects many families, and it has had a significant impact on mine.
When you face a serious health condition and are able to come out the other side, it changes your perspective on life. Facing death makes you realize just how precious life truly is. I couldn't have done this without my family. It is because of their love and support that I found the strength to fight and get through this.
I am deeply thankful to the doctors and nurses at this hospital for the care and compassion they showed me. I'm also forever grateful to my donor and their family for making such a selfless decision during an incredibly emotional time. That decision saved my life.
Since receiving my heart transplant, my life has changed in ways I could never have imagined, and I am committed to honoring that gift by supporting the research and care that make miracles like mine possible.
Donate to me today and be part of the community that's transforming health care for everyone!
My Achievements
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Happy Spring!
Sunday 19th Apr I am truly overwhelmed by the generosity of each and every one of you who have donated to my fundraising page. Words cannot fully express how honoured and grateful I am for your support.Thank you to my Donors
$700
Dale Spiteri And Family
$500
Fernando Amaral
I’m so proud of you!
$300
Eduarda Amaral
$250
Neil And Lori Monkman
In support of a dear friend who received the gift of life.
$150
Kimberly Amaral & Family
$150
Donny & Enza Amaral
$104.75
Linda & Victor Ulgiati
Wonderful cause—very happy to support you. Lots of love from Linda & Vic. XO
$104.75
Lise Mcneil
So proud to add my support to your inspiring story! You go girl!
$104.75
Kelly Christopher
Happy to support you for such a worthy cause.
$104.75
Paul Spiteri
❤️
$104.75
Chrissy Matthews
So proud of you! Happy to call you my friend!🥰
$100
Marlene Dykstra
$100
Dave & Rachel Vultao
We are so proud of you and how far you have come on this journey! We all love you so much and feel beyond blessed to have you in our lives! Xoxo
$100
Joanne Snow
You’re truly an inspiration to all of us! I’m so proud to be your friend & support your cause all the way! You’re a wonderful lady Ambassador Rita! 💖
$100
Nancy Lyons
You go girl! So glad you’re my friend 💕
$100
Anonymous
You are my hero!
$100
Janice
You are truly an inspiration my friend.
$100
Deborah Lyons
$100
Paul Zammit
Hope the weather is amazing, and you and all your friends raise a truckload!
$100
Robert & Astrid Mitchell
One step at a time my friend. Love Bob and Astrid.
$100
Jim Calleja
Sending our love to you and your family .
$100
Joyce, Kyle And Liam
$100
Matt And Alison Amaral
$100
Ingrid Mcadam
You rock Rita! Love you!❤️
$100
Colette Thomson
$100
James Dow
So happy to have read your story Rita. Best wishes to you. Please everyone, sign your organ donation card.
$100
Ricky & Angie Amaral
$78.56
Gisele Marsden
I admirer your strength and determination.Happy to support you in this campagne.
$75
Jeannette Soucy
You're inspirational and unstoppable, Rita. A true passionate Ambassador.
$60
Leeno Zammit
Done
$52.38
Claudia Touma
I’m so proud of you!!! ❤️
$50
Rita Spiteri
$50
Kathi Rodd
Your strength inspires me!
$50
Cathie Flint
You got this Rita.
$50
Anonymous
Great Work from Maria
$50
Kelly Franz
You make us so proud. You have amazing strength, determination and love for life.
$50
Sharon Ashton
$50
Cheryl Kinney
$50
Anonymous
Maria and Frank. So proud of you and proud to donate to such a great cause.
$50
Ramona Hendry
$50
Anonymous
Love ya auntie 😘
$50
Noreen
Keep Going Strong!! U are Amazing ❤️
$50
Dianne Jackson
You are an incredible inspiration to everyone who knows you! I love you so much!!
$50
Joanne Pattison
You and your strong young heart have touched me and my heart! I love your story and the way you live life! Walk on Rita I’m rooting for you 💋
$25
Chrissyt
You are an inspiration lady! ❤️
$25
Rita
Thank you Randy Mulrooney for your support and friendship.
$25
Anonymous
$25
Susan
Thank you Susan ♥️
$5
Refer A Friend Credit
$5
Refer A Friend Credit
Our Team
Amanda Cook
$100.00
Amy Gostick
Anne Craig
$50.00
Anne Marie Switzer
$1,017.13
Asela Bangcaya
$25.00
Barry Billingham
Benjamin Hofmann
$75.00
Brenda Silano
$25.00
Camille Sew-Sankar
Carter Russell
Christine Russell
Dale Spiteri
$50.00
Daniel Wilson
Darcy Torrance
Dave Wilson
David Bell
Delaine Persad
$654.75
Ella Spiteri
Eric Russell
Ethan Persad
Faith Harrison
$276.19
Fernando Amaral
$125.00
Gary Persad
Hadley Reese
Heidi VanDeemter
$25.00
Hudson Torrance
Jaylen Rambarran
Jennifer W-B
$202.38
Jillian Fajardo
$10.00
Joanne Daly-Wilson
$300.00
Joel Harrison
$303.57
Jordyn Boyd
Kana Sinai
Katherine Baines
$325.00
Lida Kim
$1,228.31
Marcel Bangcaya
Matthew Spiteri
$25.00
Michelle Rambarran (C)
$602.38
Myles Russell
Nathalie Lacoste-Hofmann
$300.00
Norman Ship
Patsy Cook
Paul Craig
$100.00
Randy Rambarran
$609.50
Rita Spiteri
$5,199.69
Ron Harrison
Ron Hofmann
Sarah Craig
Sean Allan
$75.00
Sherry Bell
$25.00
Tigist Abrahamyazew
Tracey Jones
$250.19
Tyler Harrison
$973.79
Proud of you ♥️