My family has been lucky - others haven't
I feel quite foortunate that this is a topic I actually had to go research to put this lens up. My extended family has been extremely lucky to not have had to deal with this.
There are numerous different congenital heart defects. It can happen with any part of the heart. Unfortunately, from what I have read prevention is not an answer but the good thing is that quite often through the talents of some great surgeons these things can be corrected.
The problem is that despite the strides that have been made in fixing this problem the cost is sometimes prohibitive for some families. Now I don't know about you but I would do just about any thing if this were the case for someone in my family.
One of the people that works tirelssly to provide funds for those in need is a gentleman I have conversed with and truly respect - Dr. Mani.
He runs a few sites just to raise funds to fund operations for those that can't affoerd it. He does a 24 hour blogathon each year and on Valentine's day always Check out his site at A Day For Heart Awareness.
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Want to donate? Go to Heart Kids here.
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Valentines Day is a day for the kids but you can donate anytime
Then go enjoy your day with your special someone and enjoy the glow from your good deed.
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He has provided me with good information for my business over the time I have known him and the very least I can do to repay that kindness is to help him raise awareness and funds for the children that wouldn't be able to get the operations they so desparately need.
Like I stated above I have been lucky in that this has not been something my family or I have has to deal with. Whether you have or haven't please take the time to support this worthy cause.
Go to the Congenital Heart Defects page and help out any way you can. The children that will benefit from this thank you.
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CliveAnderson
Jul 6, 2007 @ 4:04 pm | delete
- Hi Mike, Great subject choice. In so much as being extremely relevant at this moment in time. Certainly a worthy cause. 5 stars easily... Clive Anderson
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rentablogger
Feb 6, 2007 @ 11:38 pm | delete
- Hi Mike - I am a fan of Dr. Mani too and have deep appreciation for the work he is doing for the children. Happy to be together with like-minded people who are supporting him in this noble effort.
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lovecharities
Feb 4, 2007 @ 8:54 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens and I am also with you on being fortunate enough to not know anyone at this time with CHD so I had to research it to make a lens. I feel for the kids and families that have to go through such pain and suffering :(
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RandolfSmith
Feb 1, 2007 @ 4:32 am | delete
- Godd on you for taking the time to build this Mike.... I did the same when Dr.Mani asked, Lets hope it helps :) - Randy - http://www.squidoo.com/KidsHeartDefects
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