Our son, Sam, was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart defect called Taussig Bing when he was 4 days old. In the first 5 months of his life, he had 3 open heart surgeries and multiple catheterizations. He is currently 1.5 years old and doing great. We are walking to celebrate our amazing little boy and to raise awareness for CHD.
The Heart of Illinois CHD Walk is an outdoor walking event and a vital part of the T.O.U.C.H. (The Organization for Understanding Congenital Hearts) organization’s effort to celebrate the heart heroes in our community and to Read more…
The Organization for Understanding Congenital Hearts (T.O.U.C.H.) is a 501c3 charity that provides support and services for children and adults with heart defects as well as their parents and family members. T.O.U.C.H. is an affiliate Read more…
Your commitment to this year’s walk will raise critical funds to save lives at the Congenital Heart Center at OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois – 1 in 100 babies are diagnosed with a Congenital Read more…