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My CDC Story

 

 

If you know me, "Hi, I hope all is well."

If we've never met, "My name is Luis. It's nice to e-meet you. I hope all is well."

Some of you may know this about me, but for those who don't, I was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy when I was 9-years old. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM for short) is a long word that means enlarged heart muscle. As a result of this, my heart is unable to function as efficiently as a normal heart. I've been taking medicine since I was 9, and I also have to be mindful of the activities I do. I can't overexert myself, play sports, or skydive, which is something I've wanted to do since forever. 

Getting this diagnosis early on had a tremendous impact on my life. I felt like no one understood what I was going through. Then I found Camp Del Corazon, a nonprofit camp for children with heart disease. The photo above was taken my first year on the island. Though it looks like I'm not having a good time, I promise you inside I was smiling from cheek to cheek. I was just tired from a day full of activities. :)

That week changed my life forever. The feelings of embarrassment, shame, and sadness transformed into feelings of self-confidence, happiness, and optimism. This year I want to give back Camp Del Corazon, a place that continues to give so much to me and many others. I want to raise $500.00 that will go towards Camp Del Corazon. In return, I will be pledging to jog/walk/sort of run 100 miles in 27-days.

If you have any questions about camp, you can read more about it here: https://www.campdelcorazon.org/

If you have any questions about my story, feel free to ask. :)

$625.00

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$1,000.00

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My Supporters

  • Dharam October 2020 $25.00
  • Anonymous October 2020
  • Anonymous October 2020
  • Travis 9/1 brothers October 2020 $50.00
  • Katherine Luis, you are an amazing person! My daughter and I send you a huge virtual hug. October 2020 $30.00
  • Fernando & Erica September 2020 $150.00
  • Irma September 2020 $80.00
  • Isabel Love you brother! September 2020 $75.00
  • Travis 9/1 brothers October 2020 $50.00
  • Megan October 2020 $50.00