Callen was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart defect before birth. He has undergone two open-heart surgeries - with his first surgery at just 2 weeks old. He has also had nine cardiac catheter procedures to repair and maintain the pulmonary pathways for oxygenated blood flow. 

 

Callen's case is complex, but is here with us today because of the work of his brilliant, innovative medical teams and the heart research supported by organizations like the American Heart Association. Please consider supporting Callen, and others like him, by making a donation to the American Heart Association or joining our team for the Heart Walk on May 3.