CHD stands for Congenital Heart Defect and each year, about 1 out of every 100 babies are born with some type of CHD in the U.S. That’s one baby every 15 minutes. It’s the most common birth defect worldwide and the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. It’s a proven fact that the earlier CHD is detected and treated, it is more likely the affected child will survive and have less long term health complications. Because of this, awareness and funding for CHDs is vital and an important mission. See more images & learn more about this event…
On Saturday, September 27th 2014 the 1st Annual Dallas – Fort Worth CHD Awareness Walk took place, orchestrated by a local CHD support group and non-profit, Amazing Little Hearts. It was a beautiful day full of smiles, music, dancing, walking, running, bouncing, crafting and much more with vendor booths and a silent auction. A great event and wonderful way for CHD families to come together!
Attention Walk Participants: To view all of the images from this event, please CLICK HERE. To download an image, just click on the photo and then click “download” {located above the image}. Please feel free to share this blog post with your family & friends and if you love the photos, I would love for you to tag Tressavent Photography when sharing on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Thank you! Important Note: The online gallery will remain active until December 1st so please be sure and download any images you would like before then for safe keeping.
Amazing Little Hearts was founded by a group of parents who are living the life of Congenital Heart Defects {CHD} in one form or another. They are affiliated with Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas, but welcome ALL families from near and far! Amazing Little Hearts provides support, care, information and resources to families affected by CHD. They are also working to raise awareness about CHDs through various organizations. Learn more about how Amazing Little Hearts strives to provide support to families both inside and outside of the hospital here.
Get Involved. Did you miss the walk? No worries, there are a variety of ways you can get involved to help make a difference. Amazing Little Hearts would love to have you! It doesn’t matter if your child is awaiting their repair, had it done at another hospital, that you are an ADULT with a CHD or maybe a parent with empty arms because your child is no longer here with us, Amazing Little Hearts welcomes your support! Even if you don’t have a CHD or know someone with one- if you just want to be involved, jump in! To learn more, please visit their website. And don’t forget to share this post using the social media buttons below to help bring awareness to CHD and this great organization.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers, families and Amazing Little Hearts for having me at this wonderful event! And a very special thanks to all of the supporters who have made these Love Capture Give ® donated sessions possible by purchasing sessions through Tressavent Photography.
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