Hadley is my why! Our youngest daughter’s critical congenital heart defect was diagnosed prenatally during our 20 week ultrasound. The gift of that screening was that we had the opportunity to research and seek out the best treatment possible for our little lady.
Early treatment and support can be critical for the 1 in 100 children affected by congenital heart defects.
At 4 days old, Hadley survived her first surgery. Thanks to the remarkable science in place, she was able to come home 1 month after birth.
Charleston is blessed to have an amazing cardiology team at MUSC Children’s Health. Hadley is closely monitored by her team here with yearly echocardiograms and exams to ensure that her heart continues to grow and function properly.
I walk for Hadley and the other children born with congenital heart defects who rely on the research and innovation of the American Heart Association. I am happy to know that the AHA supports research and has specifically invested in the condition my daughter Hadley was born with. If she had been born 5, 10, 25 years ago, the outcome for Hadley could have been very different. Hadley turned 9 this December, and she is our daily reminder of answered prayers and modern medicine.
The Heart Community is a close knit one among families, and we can't wait to walk together for such a meaningful cause!