We want to express our heartfelt thanks for taking a moment to visit Crew's fundraising page.
On April 17th our world was turned upside down when our sweet 9 month old baby boy Crew, was diagnosed with two congenital heart defects; a Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) and Coarctation of the Aorta (COA).
As new parents, this was a world we had never planned on navigating and yet here we were. On May 29th Crew underwent open heart surgery at just 10 months old to repair the COA. We were blessed with the incredible skill and care of Dr. Maxey and his team at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, and Crew's surgery was successful.
He is now a year old and thriving. Thriving thanks to our pediatrician who caught the heart murmur which prompted the additional tests that discovered his heart defects. Thriving thanks to his amazing surgical and recovery team. Thriving thanks to everyone who took care of us and checked in on us. We couldn't be more thankful.
Our commitment to making a difference has led us as Crew's parents to participate in the Congenital Heart Walk, an event that now carries immense significance for us. It's not just a walk; it's a stride toward changing lives. This endeavor is all about supporting The Children's Heart Foundation and their crucial mission - advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects through groundbreaking research.
Tim and I invite you to become a part of this significant journey by supporting our fundraising efforts, and joining us and Crew on the walk. Together, we can raise the funds essential to drive forward life-saving research.
Thank you for all of your support and love this past year as we navigated his journey!