Help Sammy's Family Overcome Medical Challenges
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Please take a moment to read this story about our family’s fight to persevere through life’s bittersweet struggle with health.
Maurice and Michelle had beautiful twin daughters on October 22, 2000. One of their girls, Samantha, was born missing her right ventricle and valve. Since birth, she has undergone more than 29 procedures to keep her alive.
In April of 2022, she underwent a lymphatic procedure at the Children’s Hospital in Pennsylvania. On November 2, 2022, Samantha was given the gift of life by receiving a heart and liver transplant. She was under anesthesia for 12.5 hours. Most other procedures kept her under anesthesia for an average of 5-7 hours. Her body has not rejected the organs, but other complications soon set in, and the doctors have yet to find a way to heal her. For a short while, Sammy was able to live a somewhat “normal” life, but now she is again in dire need of medical care. Through it all, Sammy has shown us that she is a resilient, vibrant, strong, happy, and beautiful soul. She has advocated for others in need and participated in events with groups such as the Children’s Heart Association.
As a parent, one can only imagine the pain Sammy’s parents have had to endure. For the past 24 years, their lives have revolved around bringing her to countless children’s hospitals throughout the country. All the while, they had to maintain balance for their two other children. Sammy also has an older brother. Maurizio’s job is ending, and he will be in a position to have to find a job that will allow him the time needed to travel with Sammy. This will be nearly impossible. Medical and travel expenses have exhausted their savings. In the last three years alone, it has cost more than $260,000.00, leaving them financially destitute. We are asking for your help in donating what you can so Sammy’s parents can have the ability to focus on their daughter’s health without the horrendous burden of losing the roof over their heads. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your love, prayers, and support. Together we can help them during this very difficult time. Any help you can provide is truly appreciated! Sharing this with others will mean the world to us.
With deepest gratitude,
The Mazza, Poganik, Magri, Gazza, Frasson, Auletta, and Domini families
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Donna Miller
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Henderson, NV