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American Stroke Awareness Month – Molly’s Story
For the month of May, CCHD will be focusing on American Stroke Awareness Month. In the 3rd week of our series, Alison Ogden shares the story of her daughter Molly’s stroke at age sixteen. Molly awoke for school on November 5, 2012 as if it were any other Monday in her Sophomore year of…
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American Stroke Awareness Month – The Asher James Foundation
For the month of May, CCHD will be focusing on American Stroke Awareness Month. In the 2nd post of our series, learn about the Asher James Foundation, founded by Jen DeBouver after the loss of her son Asher. In October 2012 our whole World changed. The outcome of our son’s life was about to change….
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Donate Life Month – An Indestructable Spirit
For the month of April, CCHD has been focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the 7th and final post of our series, Melissa West shares the story of her son Peyton’s journey through a heart transplant. We were told at 35 weeks pregnant that Peyton would have a heart…
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Donate Life Month – A Tribute to Triston
For the month of April, CCHD has been focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the 6th post of our series, Charity Robert shares a tribute to the boy whose heart saved her nephew Jacob’s life. October 21, 2015 is a date to remember for 2 very special families. This date…
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An Extraordinary Miracle of Science
Dr. William T. Mahle shares a physician’s perspective on the miracle of organ donation. Some children, including those with congenital heart disease, can develop progressive weakness of the heart. This results in heart failure. Heart failure is usually evident by the inability of the heart to meet the body’s demands. For children, this might be…
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Choosing the Ultimate Gift
For the month of April, CCHD has been focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the fourth post of our series, Emily Inman shares the story of the day her family decided to give the gift of life, after her mother’s unexpected passing. My mom had just gone back to work after…
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Donate Life Month – The Call
For the month of April, CCHD will be focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the third post of our series, Kathleen Sheffer, a heart and lung transplant recipient, shares her memory of the harrowing moments that came after the fateful call. I didn’t stress about packing absolutely everything I…
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National Donate Life Month – Becoming A Donor
For the month of April, CCHD will be focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the second post of our series, Jennifer Weiner, an adult CHD patient, shares why she feels passionately about organ donation and how to sign up as a donor. A while back, I got a letter from…
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National Donate Life Month – The Wait
For the month of April, CCHD will be focusing on the theme of National Donate Life Month. In the first post of our series, Bill Coon, professional author and speaker, shares thoughts on his wait for a multiple organ transplant. “I didn’t see the point in journaling yesterday. The day as a whole was very…
