Winter 2016/2017 Volume 17
CELEBR ATE The Gift of Life
Denmarx Sulio's Story Three decades of raising funds – DFF turns thirty in 2017! Check out more memories on page 12.
WHAT’S INSIDE Message from the CEO . . . . . . . . . .
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Message from the SVP, Fund Development . . . . . . . . . . .
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Message from the Director of Family Relations . . . .
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Denmarx Sulio's Story . . . . . . . . . . . Message from the Chairman . . . . .
Celebrating the Gift of Life this Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Life After Transplant . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cherished Memories: Camp Kivita . 9 8 Ways for You to Make Miracles Happen . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Three decades of raising funds . . . 12 Thank You National Sponsors & Life Legacy Member . . . . . . . . 12 Follow us on:
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enmarx Sulio was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia at an early age and had his first surgery at two months to fix his bile duct but was unsuccessful. Denmarx had his first liver transplant on March 18, 2013, but unfortunately required a second liver transplant which he received on May 15, 2014. Today, our miracle baby is now turning four in January. He is still going back and forth for check-ups and other blood work, PROFILE but overall, he is a very active and smart kid who enjoys reading, dancing, and singing. He plays well with his older brother John Michael, and Name: Denmarx Sulio Age: 3 years they really enjoyed decorating the Christmas Transplant: Liver tree this year. We cannot thank God enough Date: March 18, 2013 for blessing my son with a second life to & May 15, 2014 be with us and celebrate Christmas this year and all the years to come. We thank the David Foster Foundation who are helping families who are deeply in need of help. We pray that God will bless you more and all your team that are working with you.
You have blessed us with so many things & we owe you a million thanks. – Max and Medine Sulio Two-time liver transplant recipient, Denmarx, with older brother John Michael