Thank You from Gift of Life in Panama!
In 2015, Gift of Life International sponsored a child’s heart surgery in Panama! This child’s name is Isabella, and recently our partners at Obsequio de Vida shared a video with us of Isabella sharing her gratitude for the help she received from not only the Gift of Life program, but the help from our donors and global network of partners as well!
A Letter From Gift of Life’s Partner in Panama:
Karla, the executive director of Obsequio de Vida shared this message when she sent the video to us:
“In the spirit of gratitude that Thanksgiving left us, we want to share with you a story that sums up the impact of your support. Meet Isabella, a girl who underwent surgery in 2015 thanks to the generosity of donors like you. Today, Isabella is growing strong and healthy. In this short video, she herself wants to thank you…”
“Your contributions make it possible for stories like Isabella’s to continue to happen. This year, more children have received a new chance at life thanks to you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this cause. Together, we are building a future full of hope.
With gratitude,
Karla Garcia”
How great is it when people can come together and support each other in the name of spreading joy and healing little hearts together?! We are so thankful to our global network of partners that make these stories possible and we are excited to be able to continue sponsoring children across the world with the help from your donations!
A GIF sent to us from Karla of Isabella!
Brenda Small is the Operations Consultant at Gift of Life International. She assumed this role in 2012.
Brenda was inspired to help children in need with heart disease after her third child was born with a complex heart defect and underwent successful open-heart surgery in her first year of life. Brenda learned of Gift of Life International in 2006 at which time she established Gift of Life Los Angeles where she holds the position of President. Between 2008 and 2012, Brenda volunteered her time to help with Gift of Life International in addition to running Gift of Life Los Angeles.
From 2012 to 2022, Brenda held the position of Director of Operations for Gift of Life International. Today, she continues this lifesaving work as Operations Consultant. Brenda also implemented the Nutritional Program in El Salvador in 2008 which has now provided nutritional support to more than 250 children and their families. Brenda has traveled with many of the Gift of Life training teams and witnessed these precious lives being saved.
