I'm participating in the Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital on June 9. As many of you know, I was born with pulmonary atresia with IVS and ASD. At 3 days old I had a cross annual patch repair with Blalock-Taussig Shunt (1st open heart surgery). At 20 years of age I had a bovine pulmonary valve replacement (2nd open heart surgery). Today, thanks to medical advances and the staff at Boston Children’s, I have two beautiful babies. Over the last 5 years I’ve become involved with some fantastic CHD organizations and have made connections with other CHD parents and patients.
SO…Every dollar I raise funds breakthrough research and vital care and support services for sick kids and their families. Your gift will:
- give children battling the most complex diseases treatments they can’t find anywhere else;
- help children in your town and across the world get a second chance;
- fuel 3,600+ researchers working to find cures;
- fund hospital activities like art and music programs to bring patients joy and hasten healing;
- help patient-families in crisis with urgent needs, including housing, food and clothing;
- bring crucial care to families through not one, but four, outpatient psychiatry clinics;
- and so much more.
Please support my fundraising and help the children and families at Boston Children’s and beyond. Thank you soooo much!