I walk for my son, Cole. I walk to raise awareness for congenital heart defects and other cardiac conditions.
Cole was born on February 16, 2021, as a healthy, beautiful baby boy. A few days after his birth, his pediatrician discovered a heart murmur during a checkup. Not long after, Cole was taken to the ER because we were concerned about his fast breathing and chest retractions. After spending a few hours in the ER, we were in an ambulance on our way to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for further evaluation.
I walk because nothing can ever prepare you for the words “there is something wrong with your child’s heart.”
Cole was diagnosed with the congenital heart defect Tetralogy of Fallot. He underwent life-saving open heart surgery at five months old.
Cole continues to grow and thrive with the help of our family and friends, his doctors, physical therapist, and speech language pathologist. He truly is our heart hero!
I walk for because I know that with every step, I’m making a difference in someone’s life. And when combined with a million other Heart Walk Heroes across the nation, we have an even greater impact toward curing heart disease and stroke. Will you be a Heart Walk Hero with me?
Your donation will fund groundbreaking research that literally keeps hearts beating and helps people have longer, healthier lives.
Have a heart and help me reach my goal today!