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It has been 39 years since the surgery that repaired my congenital heart malformation. I am grateful every day for the hard work and excellence of those who cared for me. I am also grateful for the lifesaving cardiac procedures that helped three of my close family members. The time we have been able to spend together as family is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of those who care for this vulnerable patient population.
It has always been my goal to give back what I was given. I am now able to do so through my work as a nurse in the CTICU and CIVUC at UK HealthCare. It has been so rewarding to work with and help patients whose conditions are so similar to my own. I am also proud to be member of this UK HealthCare team. Please join us this year in celebrating and supporting those who suffer from cardiac conditions and those who care for them. Your efforts and donations are priceless and we are grateful for all you do to help support the AHA cause.