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Reflecting on an incredible week at the Transplant Games of America in Denver. First of all, If you’ve had a transplant, consider joining the next Games in Minnesota in 2028. It’s truly a spiritual awakening, filled with inspiring stories, competition, and connection with donor families.

Seeing fellow living donors was especially meaningful for me, as my brother, Dominic, donated his kidney to me. I will be celebrating 5 years post kidney transplant on July 1st. Then hearing the stories of families who have endured loss while finding community here was humbling. Though I never met my double lung Transplant donor family, connecting with these donor families gave me a sense of closure and a sense of renewed purpose.

I’m also grateful for the growing awareness of the @thebreathelikeabossfoundation . Many approached me to express their gratitude. Which just adds fuel to my fire. We proudly sponsored Team Illinois and provided recreational grants to many of the attendees.

We also broke a Guinness World Record for the most organ transplant recipients and living donors in one place—history was made!

Winning medals was great, but the real victory was the shared experience. Everyone who attended left feeling touched by the power of transplant. Anyone who attended these games are all leaving winners. Thank you, Denver, for opening your hearts to us. Thank you to the @transplantlifefoundation and @billryan.tga for making all of this possible.

Leaving with deep gratitude and a reminder that the gift of life should never be taken for granted. If you’re not an organ donor, please register—hundreds of thousands of people’s lives depend on it.
#TeamIllinois #BreatheLikeABossFoundation #TransplantGamesOfAmerica #Gratitude #Blessed

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Yesterday, I had the immense honor of participating in a historic moment at the Transplant Games of America in Denver, Colorado. We broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of organ transplant donors and recipients, a testament to resilience, community, and hope. The energy in that room was unbelievable.

As a double lung and kidney transplant recipient, this milestone holds a special place in my heart. Five years ago, my brother Dominic gifted me a kidney, and I am forever grateful for his selfless act. 11 years ago I received a Double Lung Transplant and there isn’t a day I’m not Grateful for these gifts of life. Standing amongst other fellow survivors and heroes like my brother, I felt a strong connection to each person.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this unforgettable event. Thank you to the @guinnessworldrecords thank you to @transplantlifefoundation and @lifesshort_liveit for putting this all together.

Together, we’ve not only made history, but also inspired countless others to understand the importance of organ donation. That is the true goal of the @transplant_games of America. For anyone who is an organ transplant recipient reach out to us at @thebreathelikeabossfoundation if you want to apply for recreational grants.
#guinessworldrecord #blessed #gratitude #breathelikeaboss

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What an incredible day, and a successful 2026 Bocce Ball Fundraiser for The Breathe Like A Boss Foundation.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our fundraiser! Your support means the world to us. Thank you to all our sponsors, and especially our Gold Sponsors.

Special shoutout to our Gold Sponsors:
Neal Gallo with State Farm Insurance

BSA Building Services of America & my dear friends The Leopold Family. @putzianno @slip_leopold

DiCianni Graphics for all your support and generosity.

IAET @iaetchicago who had 2 Bocce Ball teams. Thank you also to @vito.m.dambrosio for your support.

Thank you to those of you from the office at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that I so proudly work for as a residential realtor. Thank you for your support to our mission at The Breathe Like A Boss Foundation.

A heartfelt thanks to my loving cousins, the Arenare Family in New York & Ohio. Your support keeps us strong. Love you guys.

Also, I dedicate this event in loving memory of my cousin, Dr. Frank Marmo and his family. Your spirit was felt throughout the day. I know you would have been so proud of us!

Big thanks to our amazing food sponsors, RoccoVino and Pompei. We loved the food so much we ran out and we had to order more. Absolutely delicious.

Shoutout to the Village of Elmwood Park and the Elmwood Park Community & Recreation Center for your kindness and support. And thank you to Mr. Angelo “Skip” Saviano for joining us. It was an honor to have you, sir.

A special thanks to Phillip Hanks for sharing your inspiring organ transplant journey. You truly inspire us all. What a story. It was incredible shaking a man’s hand who led with his faith while battle such difficult odds. 5 organ transplants at once. Wow.

To all my organ transplant recipients from Team Illinois TGA and my CF warrior friends Michele Mariəe and Wendy your love and support fill our hearts and remind us all why we do this!

Lastly, a massive thank you to all my incredible volunteers. You all made this event possible! Im so grateful for you guys.

Check out all the highlights from this special day below.

#BreatheLikeABoss #Fundraiser #Gratitude #CommunityLove #ThankYou

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Happy to announce another Silver sponsorship for The Breathe Like A Boss Foundation Bocce Ball Tournament. @jpdoesloans and ClearFi Loans thank you for your support and sponsorship. ClearFi Loans is a Chicago-based mortgage brokerage led by owner and broker JP Marzano, specializing in a wide range of loan products, including VA, jumbo, construction, and non-QM loans, and is known for its technology-driven, efficient process.

It makes it extra special considering JP is a 3 time kidney transplant recipient. This inspiring young man is also @nickdibrizzijr ‘s pickle ball partner for the @transplant_games representing Team Illinois together. Last games they placed in 3rd place and this year they intend to win Gold for @tgateamillinois @transplant_life_illinois .

Thank you, JP. Appreciate your friendship and looking forward to seeing you at the Bocce Ball fundraiser and at the games this summer.
#TeamIllinois #Sponsorship #ClearFiLoans ##thebreathelikeabossfoundation

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Congratulations to Emily on her very first home! I’m so excited to see how she makes her super cute 3 bedroom vintage charmer in Albany Park her own! From finding her perfect home to getting her keys was 13 business days! And all while I was in England! Anything is possible! Thank you to @jpdoesloans for your skills and making the financial side a breeze!

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CHICAGO is our kind of town. soo great to see our family..soo proud of our graduates and spending time together is priceless…with some Panic on the side..#familytime❤️ #chicagoismykindoftown

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From the archives, circa September 1991… @ekimb13 @metallica Unfortunately, I did NOT make it to the Metallica show Dec. 31, 1991, but have been more than fortunately enough to have seen them many times since!! 🤘🏼 Last night was no exception!

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If someone had told me 10 years ago, when I had only about 10% lung function and relied on 6 liters of oxygen 24/7, that I would be competing at my second Transplant Games of America and bringing home medals, I would have thought they were out of their mind. But here I am, enjoying this life-changing experience I had at the @transplant_games in Birmingham, AL.

Ten years ago, my only prayer was to stay alive. Little did I know that God had other plans for me. This year, I had the privilege of competing in three events: Texas Hold’em, Pickle Ball, and Volleyball, representing Team Illinois. I proudly brought home a Bronze medal for pickle ball and a Silver medal for volleyball.

While winning medals is a tremendous honor, the true value of the Transplant Games lies in the connections made with individuals who share the same battle. Meeting fellow CFers and double lung transplant recipients was an indescribable experience. Some of them recipients of grants offered through my non-profit organization, @thebreathelikeabossfoundation . Having the opportunity to meet them in person and strengthen our friendships within the CF community was incredibly special.

At the end of the day, our biggest goals at these Games was to raise awareness for the importance of being an organ donor. In this regard, we all received the Gold Medal. Birmingham, the local news coverage, the @transplantlifefoundation , Bill Ryan, our team managers, and every individual who shared their powerful stories all deserve the highest recognition. It is through all of our collective efforts that we continue to inspire others to register as organ donors. That being said, if you haven’t already, I urge you to visit organdonor.gov and please register today.
#Blessed #transplantgamesofamerica #TGA #Breathelikeaboss #Breathelikeabossfoundation #CysticFibrosis #UNOS #DonateLife #FightLikeABoss #TeamIllinois #Volleyball #Pickleball #Birmingham #Alabama #organdonorawareness

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Opening night of The Transplant Games in Birmingham was full of mixed emotions. Pride, Joy, Excitement, sadness, and most importantly GRATITUDE!! Grateful to be alive, Grateful to be a part of @tgateamillinois that includes a talented group of inspiring individuals, and Grateful to my Donors. Thank you @transplant_games in Alabama!!
#Blessed #Grateful #UNOS #organdonorawareness #Transplant #TransplantGames #doublelungtransplantrecipient #KidneyTransplantRecipient #Gratitude #OrganTransplantRecipients #DonateLife #TransplantGames2024 #birminghamalabama

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Some exciting stuff happened during our fundraiser, but this one may have topped it off.
As we hosted this fantastic event in support of @thebreathelikeabossfoundation , dedicated to providing exercise-related grants for organ transplant recipients. We wanted to make it clear how important being an organ donor truly is. Thanks to the incredible success from the other night, we’re thrilled to announce we will make a $750 donation to Team Illinois for The Transplant Games of America!

Having experienced the unity and community at last year’s games in San Diego, where I competed as a transplant recipient, it’s an honor to contribute to Team Illinois. Special thanks to Brian Stiner and JP, @jpdoesloans for representing our team in person.

A big shoutout to Gavin Dillon, with the Secretary of State, and Life Goes On, who joined us to sign up organ donors in person. Witnessing a new organ donor registration live during our fundraiser was a pretty special moment. It highlighted the importance of becoming an organ donor. Let’s all make a difference and register to be an organ donor today!
#DonateLife #BreatheLikeABoss #TransplantGames #OrganDonorSignUp #Blessed #recycleyourself #OrganDonorAwareness #LifeGoesOn #UNOS #UnosAmbassador #TheBreatheLikeABossFoundation #BocceBall #ElmwoodPark #ChangingLives #SavingLives #BeADonor #organdonorssavelives #TransplantGamesOfAmerica

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