Feeding kids is a tough job. Who decided that caregivers are responsible for every single meal and snack, every single day?! The added pressure of making sure our heart warriors stay well-nourished can feel daunting. Luckily, we have a simple way to make sure meals and snacks are well rounded. You can think of foods…
Our sweet friend Suzanna (famous here for being Lincoln’s Mom) changed the direction of her life when she found out about her son’s heart condition. It’s a story we hear a lot, though not always with such effective results. Suzanna uses the inspiration her son gives her every day, and goes to work to be…
Re-launching our Heart Kid Stories with a whole new focus In the new year we at CHD Families of Tucson wanted to transition from introducing heart kids to really addressing issues that make life as a heart family so dynamic. Over the course of the year, we’ll tackle issues like traveling for cardiac care as…
Layla is a pretty special girl. To begin with, she is definitely one of the most photogenic people in the Old Pueblo. She also has had a powerful impact in the community and has been spreading awareness and raising support for CHD research since the age of 2. She’s a little girl with a big…
Meet Kinley, our February Heart Kid! We chose to feature Kinley during a very special month–February is Nationally recognized as “Heart Month” and is often filled with activities and awareness. Without Kinley, CHD Families of Tucson wouldn’t exist. Her fight inspired her mama to band together with other local heart families to create a network…