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| Keeping Alive the Memory of Juanchi
and Toti |
Juanchi and Toti were young, energetic baseball players who were
part of the Elite Baseball community of Miami-Dade County.
Their lives were dedicated to the sport, studies, family,
friends, and community
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On October 24th, 1998, Juanchi de la Rua
succumbed to his 14 month battle with bone cancer. Nothing
could be done to save him. Two years later, on April 2nd,
2000; Toti Mendez, who had been diagnosed with viral
cardiomyopathy, died instantly of cardiac sudden death, the
silent killer that strikes without warning.
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| These two killers strike without discrimination,
leaving behind profound devastation. Toti and Juanchi's
families and friends have come together hoping to make a
difference. JUNTOS -together- we can help others.
Much work and medical research lies ahead in order to find the
cure and prevent the death of young and old alike.
Addressing the needs of the victims and their families is a
costly mission. Juanchi and Toti laughed and played
together, studied together, and even in death they are brought
together. Their death is a constant reminder and
inspiration to those who keep their memory alive. JUNTOS
we can make a difference. TOGETHER we can fight back. |
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