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Not Alone

Find Friends & Fill Information Gaps in the Fight to Overcome Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

Do you remember that moment as a parent when you realized that your life would never be the same? Maybe you were born with CHD and had to hit the ground running? Either way, you’re on a life-long journey and there’s no need to be alone. Call on your inner-warrior and meet others like you that are doing the same. Find empowering information at a time when you’d prefer to have more than what is sometimes provided.

Hopeful Hearts

A group benefitting children, parents, and families began to take root in 1997, when Julie Balzano, a CHAoC Trustee, had a son born with a complex heart defect.

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Sisters by Heart

This group of “heart moms” came together during their CHD journey – some of whom were fortunate to meet prior to their CHD warriors’ arrival.

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Team IMPACT

Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit that connects children faced with serious or chronic illness to college athletic teams

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