Way back when this blog started, it was a heart blog. . . this post is going back to our roots.
Congenital Heart Defects rank as the #1 birth defect, yet little research is done about what causes these defects and how to prevent them -- why? It's all about awareness and funding. Since you read this blog, you have seen first hand the impact that CHD research can have. Brayden Boy's heart surgery saved his life. It was not elective or advised to improve his quality of life - it was absolutely necessary. We were fortunate to be able to been somewhat elective with the timing of his repair, but many families are not so fortunate.
Brayden's CHD, Tetralogy of Fallot , was first described in 1672 and first identified and documented in 1888. . . the first repair was done in 1954. Research takes time and money. Somehow we've got to figure out how to prevent CHDs, how to repair them, and how to repair them in safer, less invasive ways.
The American Heart Associations holds annual Heartwalks around the country to raise awareness and research funding for CHDs. Please consider opening your heart and making a donation through one of our blogger buds. Sarah and Erin both have links to their donation page on their blogs, and I know that we would all appreciate your support. (Sorry Michael, I missed Sophia's KC Walk this year! I will try to do better next year :) )
**On a side note, I will be missing from blog land for a while. (Busy at work, busy at home, going on vacation) E-mail me if you need me for anything or if you've got big news to share :)
12 comments:
Please - keep me posted by email about your clan:)
I am out of town and mia for a while too - but weill check my mail...
JUlia:)
We will miss you in blogland..
Thanks Krystal! Have a wonderful - well deserved vacation. ~heart hugs
I'll miss seeing pics of the kiddos. Hope to see you in person at church.
Hurry back soon - but have a great vacation!!
I will miss you!!! Have a wonderful and much deserved break!
:)
That Bray-My... what a honey!
well hopefully we can catch up while you are on vaca...Ill miss your blog :)
We'll miss you :).
Btw, where did you get that t-shirt? It's cute :)! I've found a couple through cafe press, but the selection for chd's is very limited.
Thank you for linking to me! I do hope you have a wonderful vacation!
I hope you have a great time on vacation. You deserve to have a good, relaxing break from work!
Aww.. he's adorable...
and those pics of these little guys after open heart always take my breath away...
Have a fun vacation...
I'm going to sent you an email about AHA ... if you don't have an email listed on your profile...
send me an email when you get a minute.
Found it... I sent you an email..
Hugs!
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