Each season our Old Dawgs roster adds a few new faces and this season is no exception. However this year one of those new faces isn’t a new face at all. First year Dawg Piotr “Peter” Fryzlewicz is the father of a remarkable young lady named Emi. I had the immense pleasure of meeting this amazing gal and her wonderful family when they became Dawg Nation recipients in 2018. Born with a genetic disorder called Turner Syndrome, Emi’s journey has been far from easy. There have been several health challenges along the way with the biggest hurdle being open heart surgery in 2019. There were some anxious moments when her heart was stopped for several minutes, but as usual this little trooper came through with flying colors! Now 14, Emi is healthy and thriving! The Old Dawgs have started the 2025-26 campaign with a 3-0–0 record but the highlight for me will be when Emi is in the stands rooting for her and dad and may even save a few cheers for Uncle Cappy! Here’s to the power of love and to all the fighters out there!