Posted by Carol Delia
12 year-old, Panamanian patient Darineyka (Dari) Trotman came to our area in early August sponsored and hosted by the Montville Club.  After extensive testing at Westchester Medical Center, it was found that Dari needed to have a high risk procedure to correct VSD – a ventricular septal defect.  Three weeks ago, she underwent a 12 hour surgery to correct the septal defect and fix transposed arteries. 
 
Dari came through this intensive surgery with flying colors and just left to fly home with her aunt last Thursday!  She should not require further heart surgeries due to this successful outcome!  Dari is a passionate baker and her favorite TV show is Cupcake Wars – she baked amazing cupcakes for GOL visitors. Gift of Life New Jersey is proud that Dari will have every opportunity to live a full and healthy life!
 
Gift of Life will celebrate Dari’s successful case along with many others at its Annual Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 26th at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany.  Please consider attending this inspiring event to learn more about Gift of Life New Jersey and seeing Rotary at work.