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Page Creator: Laura D'Anna
In memory of: Gabrielle Miyara and Rachel Hoyt
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Gabrielle and Rachel--We miss you!
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The Pulmonary Hypertension Association

The mission of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide hope for...

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In Loving Memory of

Gabrielle Jean Miyara

November 8, 1962 - February 3, 1999

and

Rachel Suzanne Hoyt

February 11, 1970 - January 19, 1995

 

...you may find joy and unbelievable freedom from within as you rise to the occasion and show life that as it takes, you become stronger.  As the path begins to twist and turn, you become an experienced navigator.  Whatever is taken or lost, there is more and it is better because you got it from within--no one gave it to you or told you it was there.  You found it yourself and that cannot be stolen.  That is what life essentially is, the 'real' that you find in yourself--that is all it is." 

--Rachel Hoyt, 1994--after her diagnosis with PH

November 8th, 2009 would have been Gabrielle’s 47th birthday.  On February 11th, 2010, Rachel would have celebrated her 40th birthday.  We hope that you will join us in remembering these two amazing women by contributing to the 2nd Gabrielle Miyara and Rachel Hoyt Memorial Research Fellowship

To date the contributions of so many have brought us closer to our goal of funding this  research fellowship but we need your continued support to achieve that goal. 

Gabrielle and Rachel had indescribable strength, courage and grace in the face of a debilitating illness.  Unfortunately, they fought their battles with pulmonary hypertension at a time when there was far less hope for a cure. 

Today, hundreds of individuals are passionately engaged in the fight against PH and much progress has been made on the scientific front.  But the research must continue.  This is why we need your help.  All donations will be used solely to fund innovative, peer-reviewed research designed to identify a cure for pulmonary hypertension. 

For more information about PH or the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, please log on to http://www.phassociation.org/Learn/Understanding_PH_broc.pdf

Thank you in advance for helping us to remember these two amazing women in a way that will help countless others.

With hope and appreciation,

Laura Hoyt D'Anna (Rachel's loving sister) and

Lisa Miyara (Gabrielle's loving sister-in-law)


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Perry Mamigonian 6/29/2010 Dr D'Anna, it was an honor to meet you at the PHA Conference. Thank you for all your work for PHA. 
Berna Cliffe 6/18/2010 Laura, Rachel would be proud of the beautiful person you are.  
Christine McCreary 4/20/2010 Rachel, your spirit has carried me through life. Thank You. 
Dan and Chris Santo 3/1/2010 Keep moving toward the goal!! 
Sanders Family 2/25/2010 Our thoughts are with this noble cause! Best of luck on reaching your goal! 
DJ and Nina Santo 2/24/2010 Rachel and Gabrielle, thinking of you. 
Malloy Family 2/21/2010 We love Laura, so we know we would have loved you, Rachel 
camille fitzpatrick 2/11/2010  
Lisa Miyara 2/3/2010 Remembering Gabrielle today. Your courage sustains us always. 
marguerite morel 1/20/2010 Good luck on reaching your goal! 
Laura D'Anna 1/19/2010 In memory of Rachel's amazing strength and beautiful spirit. 
Sandra and Lee Hoyt 1/19/2010 In memory of our sweet daughter. 
Mr & Mrs Guerin 1/19/2010  
The Singman/Green family 1/15/2010  
Bob Cousens 12/30/2009 In memory of my good friend, Jim Dopp 
Rita Orth 12/22/2009 Thank you Laura for your dedication 
Adrienne at PHA 12/18/2009 Step-by-step you are getting there! 
Suzanne Padilla 12/17/2009  
Linda Busa 11/30/2009  
The Hoyt and D'Anna Families 11/25/2009 In memory of our life long friend and inspiration, Bob Dressler 
Paul Mahoney 11/24/2009  
Susan Williams 11/23/2009 In honor of Gabrielle--a strong yet sweet role model 
Mara Friedman 11/14/2009 In memory of sweet Gabrielle, and to help in the fight for the future 
Joanna Colbert 11/13/2009  
Sarah Perry 11/12/2009 In memory of my beloved cousin and best friend, Gabrielle 
Deb Bourbeau 11/11/2009 Lisa - just knowing you and your huge heart, Gabrielle was blessed to have you as part of her life. 
John and Ellie O'Toole 11/10/2009 In memory of our beloved Gabrielle - we think of you always. 
Barbara Brandstatter Bass 11/9/2009 As we remember their struggles, we must fight on. 
Laura Hoyt D'Anna 11/6/2009 In memory of Gabrielle's energy, courage, brilliance and friendship...on her birthday. I miss you. 
Lisa Miyara 11/5/2009 Remembering Gabrielle's birthday, Nov. 8th.  
Jennifer Shih 10/19/2009 In loving memory of my friend Rachel 
Barbara Sacks 7/23/2009 To Vicki in memory of your beloved Gabrielle 
Long Beach Little League Dodgers Farm / T7 6/3/2009 To our son's and coaches who make us proud  
Karen Rochford 4/16/2009 With hope... 
Cindy 4/4/2009  
Anita & Josh Fink 3/16/2009 For all the family and friends who have lost loved ones. 
Lisa Miyara 2/27/2009 In memory of Gabrielle 
Todd Bull 2/24/2009 In memory of those who battle this disease 
Paul and Lee D'Anna 2/21/2009 May you always be remembered 
Dan and Chris Santo 2/14/2009 For Rachel and Gabrielle 
Laura D'Anna 2/12/2009 I miss you, Rachel. Happy Birthday. 
DJ and Nina Santo 2/7/2009 for Rachel and Gabrielle 
The Singman/Green family 2/5/2009 Good luck in your fight for a cure 
The Hubbard Family 2/3/2009 In memory of Gabrielle 
cat cannady 1/30/2009 In memory of Rachel 
Marcela Vinocur 1/30/2009 in loving memory of Gabrielle 
Robyn Barst 1/26/2009 In memory of Gabrielle and Rachel 
Joy Beckmann 1/26/2009 We continue your fight! 
robert Baxter 1/21/2009  
Scott Peabody 1/12/2009 In memory of Gabrielle 
Brendan 1/12/2009 In loving memory of Rachel Hoyt 
Laura D'Anna 1/8/2009 In memory of Christen White Cranford and in honor of Steve White 
Paul Mahoney 1/7/2009 In memory of Gabrielle Miyara 
Bob Cousens 1/6/2009 In memory of Jim, who died from PPH in 1999. 
Charles Stark 1/1/2009 Toward our fight! 
Steve and Silvia Nakano 12/18/2008 Good luck reaching your goal! 
Linda Busa 12/17/2008 In memory of Rachel Suzanne Hoyt 
Joyce and Walter Dias 12/15/2008 In memory of Christen White Cranford 
Rebecca Gutner and Rod Forter 12/8/2008 In memory of Christen White Cranford 
Cookie & Don 12/8/2008  
Cindy & Ken Basque 12/8/2008 In memory of Christen Cranford White 
Joy Saville 12/6/2008 "In loving memory of Christen White Cranford" 
Steve, Andrea, & Aidan White 12/6/2008 In memory of Christen White Cranford 
Ron and Carolyn Oudiz 12/5/2008 In memory of Rachel and Gabrielle 
Barbara and Joe Bass 12/5/2008 Honoring Gabrielle's memory 
Joanne Gilbert, RN and Kevin Malotte 11/17/2008 In honor of two courageous women and their loving families 
Susan Williams 11/14/2008 In loving memory of Gabrielle 
Deme Sanford 11/11/2008  
Joanna Colbert 11/10/2008 I think of Gabrielle often-sending love to her family and friends 
Mark Bessey 11/8/2008 No amount seems sufficient. We miss Gabrielle..what would she be thinking, what would she say today 
Belinda (Lynie) Boardman 11/7/2008 Would have been Garb's 46th birthday tomorrow...In memory of our wonderful birthday celebrations. 
Heidi Proulx 11/7/2008  
Larry and Kathy Turns 11/6/2008 In memory of Gabrielle, a lovely young lady 
Maggi Scharf 11/5/2008 In loving memory of Gabrielle 
Shlomit Levy Bard 11/5/2008 In loving memory of my dear friend Gabrielle 
Katie Dow 11/2/2008 In Memory of Gabrielle - a great photographer 
Bruce H. Brundage, MD 11/1/2008 I received so much from their courage. 
Joe St. Cyr 10/31/2008  
The Corsetti Family 10/30/2008 Good luck reaching your goal! 
Stephanie Dane 10/29/2008  
The McMahon Family 10/29/2008  
Jackie and Dave Cometz 10/27/2008 In memory of our special friend, Gabrielle and in 
Rino 10/24/2008 in memory of and respect for Rachel and Gabrielle's spirit and leadership 
Joanne Sperando-Schmidt 10/22/2008 I released a balloon for you both! Much love. 
Betty Lou Wojciechowski 10/15/2008 In loving memory of Rachel and Gabrielle... 
Adrienne at PHA 10/15/2008 I wish I had known them both. This is a wonderful effort, Laura. 
Paige Matsumoto 10/14/2008  
Sarah Perry 10/11/2008 In memory of my dear cousin and friend, Gabrielle Miyara 
Lori & Charlie Meding 10/9/2008 In memory of "Garb" 
Mike and Bonnie McGoon 10/9/2008 Towards a cure... 
Fuji 10/8/2008 Rachel and Gabrielle will not be forgotten 
MONICA BLAIR 10/7/2008  
Lee and Sandra Hoyt 10/7/2008 In memory of our precious daughter Rachel 
Leo & Elaine Damren 10/6/2008 In Loving Memory of Gabrielle 
Carl Hicks 10/6/2008 In memory of Rachel and hope for a cure 
Pat and Peter D'Anna 10/5/2008 For Rachel and to help save a generation 
Deb Bourbeau 10/5/2008  
Laura and Peter D'Anna 10/4/2008 In memory of my lovely sister Rachel and my dear friend Gabrielle 
Mara Friedman 10/4/2008 in memory of sweet gabrielle 
Patricia Lord 10/4/2008 for my friend 
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