Heart Heroes 2015 CHD Awareness Campaign

Heart Heroes, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing superhero capes to children with congenital heart defects.  A Heart Hero is a child with a congenital heart defect (CHD). Heart Heroes have exceptional strength because of their CHD. They show great courage which has carried them through life-saving operations, countless doctors’ appointments & hospital stays. Thus, Heart Heroes have been empowered with superhero capes to help sustain their incredible bravery.
Facts About CHD: 
- Congenital heart defects are the #1 birth defect worldwide.  
Nearly one of every 100 babies is born with CHD. 
- There is no known cause for CHD.  
- Only 15 – 20% of CHDs are related to genetic conditions. 
- Congenital heart defects are the leading cause of all infant deaths in the United States. 
- Each year in the U.S., nearly 40,000 babies with CHD will be born.  
- Thousands will not live to see their first birthday and thousands more will die before reaching adulthood. 
- Pulse oximetry is a simple test that can be performed during newborn checkups to help detect some types of CHD. Early detection is crucial to saving little hearts. 
- More than 50% of all children born with CHD will require at least one invasive surgery in their lifetime. 
- Surgery does not always cure CHD.  
- Many Heart Heroes will require additional surgeries and lifelong maintenance to sustain their heart health. 

AND... Shirts will be delivered approximately 2 weeks after the close date! Thanks  for supporting Heart Heroes!