I am the 1%
I am the 1%.
About 1 out of every 100 babies are born each year with some type of Congenital Heart Defect*.
I was blessed to see 22 birthdays, & I plan on celebrating many more, thanks in no small part to all my doctors and nurses.
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| The cake I made for the 6 month anniversary of my open heart surgery |
But not every kid is that lucky. This year, approximately 4,000 babies will not live to see their first birthday because of Congenital Heart Defects*.
It was fun being a 22-year old in a children's hospital...
but it shouldn't be that way.
Even though CHDs are formed in the womb, there is a huge need for increased awareness. It is a proven fact that the earlier CHD is detected and treated, it is more likely the affected child will survive and have less long term health complications*.
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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week:
February 7-14
February 7-14
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