A Frankfort family is turning their pain into purpose, forming the Maddog Strong Foundation to encourage organ donation after their daughter’s organ donation.
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Nancy Healy, of Tinley Park, came in second place for her age group in the Miles for Maddog 5K race Saturday, but she said the most moving moment came during the luncheon. Healy, whose 29-year-old son, Frank, died of hypotensive cardiovascular disease Aug. 14, 2020, said she met a man who was a tissue donor recipient. That resonated with her, she said, because Frank donated tissue. “I’ll never .
When Danielle Skopick, who has cerebral palsy, graduated from high school, her family took an extraordinary step to ensure she could continue on her career path.
When the owner of Pizza Pete in Orland Park announced his retirement, John Skopick decided the family should buy the business for their daughter, Danielle, who has cerebral palsy.