Thank you so much for visiting Marco's Mama’s fundraising page for the 2022 Cleveland Congenital Heart Walk! Raising funds for CHD research in memory of our Heart Angel Marco Marcel, is personally very meaningful to me. We feel that supporting other families affected by CHD is the most honorable way to keep our sweet Marco’s memory eternal. 

Marco was an identical twin (Twin A) that was diagnosed in utero at 20 weeks with Congenital Heart Disease. It was anticipated that Marco was critically ill and that it was unlikely he would survive minutes to hours after birth. Twins Marco and Santino arrived on April 12th, 2021 at the CC Main Campus. An echo was done and determined that Marco’s had a condition less severe than anticipated (CAS with intact Atrial Septum) and surgery was needed immediately. 

Marco fought endlessly from day one to be a part of our world over the next 3 ½ months. He truly was our miracle and showed us true miracles do exist. Marco gained his angel wings on August 2, 2021. Marco’s sweet face, and the message that he sent all who loved him will live on in our hearts forever. The gifts and lessons he had given us, including the critical health information affecting myself (Marco’s Mom) and his twin Santino we will be eternally grateful for.    

 A million thank you’s to everyone who supported Marco and our family on his life's journey as a Heart Warrior and who continue to carry the lessons and gifts our Heart Angel left us with on this earth. #TeamMarcoForever&Always