Margie

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Margie.  Margie and her family moved from Honduras to the United States when it became clear Margie would require a heart transplant. They stayed with family in Arlington, VA before coming to UVA Health Children’s in early April.  Margie waited for close to six weeks before receiving her first heart transplant.  Unfortunately that heart failed; but she received a second heart just two weeks later.  However, her lungs were never able to fully recover and she passed away in late August 2023.  The family stayed in the VOGA Apartment and soon came to consider Charlottesville as home. 

Margie, the eldest of three siblings, radiated a profound light within her family and those around her. Despite her short life, she possessed a remarkably beautiful soul, which shone brightly even in the face of adversity. Her kindness and grace left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Margie’s social worker, on numerous occasions, expressed that she was among her all-time favorite patients. As we grieve her loss, we extend our deepest condolences to her family during this difficult period. Despite the language barrier, the emotions of grief, compassion, and love transcend linguistic boundaries, and we are hopeful they feel the love from the Yellow Door Family during this difficult time.

The family shares: 

“On behalf of the Andino Barahona family and Ramirez family and especially Margie Andino, proudly our wonderful daughter, we want to deeply thank ‘Puertas Amarillos’ for the great support received throughout this process in which they were able to provide us with a home while we went through a health process with our daughter.  We would like to see the Yellow Door Foundation grow every day to be able to help many more people.”