Hi we are Brandy and Tom. We had a son Nov. 20th 07 who was born with CHD. Since he was born we have started to spread the word about CHD. We didn't know anything about CHD or how many babies it affects until our son was born. Our mission is to tell anyone around us who will listen all about CHD. We hope to get it to where all babies are screened for CHD. Our son Trenton may be put on the heart transplant list. He is going back in the hospital and that is where we will be making some hard decisions. Please keep him and us his family in your thoughts for strength as we try to get through this time. You may stop by and keep up with Trentons updates here.. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/trentonhowardHave you ever heard of Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)?
You should.
It affects 1 in every 85 babies!
CHD is an anomaly of the heart that is present at birth. CHD's cause one or more portions of the heart to develop abnormally.
At least 35 distinct forms recognized.
CHD is the number 1 birth defect and is the leading cause of birth-defect related deaths.
40,000 infants are born with CHD each year in the U.S.
(Still, newborns are not screened for CHD's.)
And although it is the most common birth defect, it is the LEAST publicized.
I mean, have you heard about this?
With these numbers being so high, how likely is it that your baby ,a friends baby, or someone's baby living close to you will have a CHD?
VERY LIKELY
There is no known cause for CHD, (although genetics is the number one suspect.)
CHD strikes children without regard to economic level, ethnic origin, sex, geographic location or religious beliefs.
And there is no cure for CHD, only LIFELONG treatment.
Help us raise awareness
And sign this petition to raise awareness in the media.
Just click on the banner.
Or go to :
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/media-awareness-for-chd. html
I am a CHD warrior and I hope you would be one too.
Repost this so all your friends can see it and tell them to sign this petition so we can reach 50,000 signatures.
I know it sounds like a lot but with your help, we can do it!
A CHD affects 1 in 85 babies born!
Yet not many know about CHD until it affects their child.
Help to raise awareness today!
It's not that hard! Let's do something good! Click the link above (or copy the website, read the information about CHD and the mission) and sign it! And then come back to this message and just click reply and copy the information and then repost! :)
Also add :
www.myspace.com/angelinasfriends
