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Alexis’ story

Alexis’ story

Alexis was unexpectedly diagnosed with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) shortly after she was born. What followed was a long journey involving three open-heart surgeries in just 14 days, a mechanical valve, a pacemaker and 99 nights in hospital. Now 12, Alexis...
Henry’s story

Henry’s story

This October, Henry and his family will be part of HeartKids’ Two Feet & A Heartbeat campaign. By sharing their story, they hope to help more people understand the lifelong impact of childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) and remind other heart families that they...
Caitlin’s story

Caitlin’s story

This October, Caitlin and her family will join the HeartKids community at the Brisbane Two Feet & A Heartbeat walk. Her father Ciaran shares the story of his 10-year-old daughter, and their family’s experience of diagnosis, open-heart surgery and life with...
Christopher’s Ride: Honouring a Young Life

Christopher’s Ride: Honouring a Young Life

At HeartKids, we are privileged to share the stories of extraordinary individuals who lived life to the absolute fullest, refusing to let a congenital heart disease (CoHD) diagnosis slow them down. We honour Christopher—a true champion, an avid rider and a beloved...

TCS Sydney Marathon Volunteers

HeartKids will be volunteering at this years TCS Sydney Marathon on Sunday, August 30, and we’re looking for volunteers to join our team and help make the event run smoothly! We’re rostered on drink station 2 from 5am – 11am, and have committed to 40...

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