Hello everyone! My name is Angela LaBoccetta. I would like to invite everyone to join me in this year's Congenital Heart Walk on Saturday May 2nd, 2026. This walk is very special to me and my family. This will be my 9th year walking to honor and remember all people who have been impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD). I was born with a heart disease called Tetralogy of Fallot, which contains four defects of the heart. When I was five months old, I had open heart surgery to repair these defects. I visit my cardiologist for a yearly checkup to make sure my heart is healthy. My heart was functioning without a valve for my entire life, until two years ago. On April 4th, 2024 I had surgery for a valve replacement which will allow me to continue to live a long healthy life. I am so grateful for another year of health and beyond blessed for the continued love and support. I would love for you to join me and my team, Angela's Amazing Angels, at this year's Long Island Congenital Heart Walk. If you cannot join me, please consider donating to the Children's Heart Foundation. The money raised will help with research, programs, and treatments for congenital heart defects. I hope to see you there!
The Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 1996 and is the country's leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research.
Our mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research.