Welcome to Conquering CHD - Michigan
At Conquering CHD - Michigan, we exist to conquer the most common birth defect. We engage, listen, learn, and act. We create visibility and empower all impacted by CHD. We accomplish this through awareness, knowledge, community, and research.
*This State Chapter has received the Honor Roll Award for outstanding performance in support of our mission in 2019 and 2020.
About Us
- Conquering CHD Kits offering critical information and a personal connection for patients with CHD of all ages through individualized care packages
- Online chat networks bringing people with similar experiences together
- In-person peer support offering patients and families encouragement and insight from someone who has walked a similar path
- Social events providing a safe environment to celebrate life and simple joys together
- Physician education improving understanding of congenital heart disease from the patient and family perspective
- Research promotion and participation helping promising developments become reality
- Advocacy activities sharing our stories to improve federal research funding



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For more information about the Michigan chapter, email michigan@conqueringchd.org.
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Conquering CHD-Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our tax exempt or EIN number is 81-4842438. For additional documentation of our tax-exempt status, please contact michigan@conqueringchd.org.
You can learn more about our organization in our GuideStar profile.
Please give generously to support our state chapter activities!
Give to Conquering CHD - MichiganMeet the Michigan Volunteer Board
Chapter President - Jen Dougherty
Chapter Vice President - Ashley Shaneck
Chapter Secretary - Jenna Wood
Chapter Treasurer - Mindy Edgar
Volunteer Coordinator - Anna Palmer
Bereavement Coordinator - Ashlee Naffziger
Teen/Adult Coordinator - Marti Wiltshire
Mail:
Conquering CHD - Michigan
P.O. Box 223
Alto, MI 49302
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