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"What I Am Doing with My Second Chance"
When I received my own heart transplant over 12 years ago, I knew my life had been spared for a reason. I made a quiet promise to walk alongside others facing the same terrifying, uncertain road.
Read More →"Heartiversary"
Seven years ago today, we received the call from the hospital that they had a heart for my son. Today we celebrate with a heart of gratitude for his life.
Read More →"Transplant"
On October 1, 2014, Markel received a heart transplant. It is bittersweet because a 29-year-old person lost his life to give life and hope to my son.
Read More →"God Still Speaks Through the Eye of Storms"
Markel is home after spending five weeks in the hospital following brain surgery. He is thankful to God and the medical team that he is alive to tell of the goodness of God.
Read More →"More than a Fund Raiser… Boston Strong for Dad"
Our 4th Daddy's Big Heart Fund raiser at Roach Bros in West Roxbury was a blessing and success. Many people touched our hearts with their own stories and gifts of giving.
Read More →"Thank You"
Father God, we thank you for who you are. Thank you for what you have done. Thank you for what you are doing. Thank you for what you have yet to do.
Read More →"A Daughter's Love for Her Dad"
Markel told his daughters Lauren and Marnier, "I hate that you girls have to see me this way. I am supposed to be strong and tough and able to take care of you."
Read More →"Thanks"
DBHF sincerely thanks you for your donations, support, prayers, and love. We are grateful for every contribution to our cause.
Read More →"Good Advice from Mother Teresa"
"The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have… Give the world the best you've got anyway."
Read More →"War Cry"
A powerful poem written at age 14 by Marnier Crockton — a teenager's call for justice, compassion, and change, written to raise awareness for her father's cause.
Read More →"Donation Thanks"
DBHF sincerely thanks you for your donations, support, prayers, and love — including recognition of our generous community donors from across the country.
Read More →"Mayor Walsh"
The Honorable Mayor Walsh of Boston supports our cause. We met him at the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation at Historic Twelfth Baptist Church.
Read More →"Happy New Year"
Thank you for praying for me, sending cards, or making a donation to Daddy's Big Heart Fund Foundation. I am still here in part because of your prayers.
Read More →"Prayer for Broken Hearts"
A Bible study on the heart — fifty kinds of hearts found in scripture, with references. I pray that this study will bless your heart.
Read More →"A Mother's Reflection #3"
We can make a difference in the lives of others — in this world, in our homes, in our communities. Regardless of who we are, we still can make a difference. Will you be that difference?
Read More →"A Testimony for Markel"
"The world is a better place with Markel in it. Your support will be a good investment." — Drew Dawson, Station Manager at Georgia Public Broadcasting; Host/Anchor at WGBH
Read More →"A Mother's Reflection #1"
As a mother seeing your only child hooked up to batteries and wires 24/7 to stay alive is not easy. But in all things I give thanks. He is alive with a smile on his face and I am thankful.
Read More →"DBHF Raffle Winners"
Raffle Ticket Winners from the drawing held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the DBHF Charity Event. Eighteen prizes were awarded — congratulations to all!
Read More →"THANK YOU!!!!"
The DBHF Charity Benefit on December 14, 2013 was a blessing and success — even with the snowstorm. We raised over $2,100.00 for the cause. Thank you all!
Read More →"As You Support Us"
As you support us and as we support our dad, we will work hard to stay focused on school and make a difference in the lives of others — starting with Dad.
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