Our purpose is to provide mutual support and education to the parents of children with cardiovascular disease.
One out of every 100 children born in the United States has a heart defect• 36,000 babies are born each year with one or more heart defects
• It's the most frequently occurring defect & the leading cause of birth defect related deaths
• Some defects are genetic but most are unknown
• pale, bluish, or dusky skin color
• poor weight gain
• tires easily during feeding
• sleeps more than average
• fast or labored breathing when at rest
• puffy face, hands, and/or feet
• often irritable and very difficult to console
February 20, 2010
Annual CHD Awareness and Heart Party
at Children's Hostipals and Clinics Minneapolis Campus
in the Education Center.
Located at
:
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
FUN FOR EVERYONE!
All new games and activities this year, including face
painting, tattoos, crazy hair and candy walk!
The whole family is invited! You may
bring a treat to share, but there will
also be plenty of treats provided.
rvsp with jen:
Tell your story
We are still waiting for your stories. Sharing your experiences is a great way to help others as well as yourself.
