A baby pediatric cardiology patient with a tube running from her nose lying next to a little girl.

Remembering a Heart Warrior: Aaron’s Love, Legacy and Life with CHD

Remembering Aaron, a heart warrior born with Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD), and how his family honors his life through love, memory, and community.

pediatric cardiology patient Ellie

Ellie Reminds Her Family of the Magic of a Good Snuggle

Ellie’s journey with AV canal defect, five open-heart surgeries, and remarkable resilience shows how her family learned to slow down, stay hopeful, and embrace each moment.

pediatric cardiology patient and sibling

Every Little Milestone Counts … Big!

From CICU holidays to first steps — every milestone matters. Follow Ollie’s journey with CHD, from early surgeries to family moments that remind us why celebrating progress, big and small, is so important.

pediatric cardiology patient and mother

Heart Warrior Mom Turns Fear into Connection and Advocacy

Facing a CHD diagnosis and open‑heart surgery for her newborn, one mom finds community, connection and purpose in advocacy.

pediatric cardiology patient at cardiology support event

Advocating for Other Heart Warriors Helps Jameson’s Family Thrive

Being diagnosed at two days old and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic with Tetralogy of Fallot caused Jameson’s parents a great deal of fear and anxiety. Since those early days, Jameson’s mom, Jamie, has managed the fear by educating herself about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and becoming an advocate for her son and other kids experiencing the same thing.

Back To Top