"...when Mackenna was about 36 hours old, one of the nurses in the newborn nursery noticed a color change in her from the night before..."
"...Mackenna was diagnosed with a very complex congenital heart defect; Tricuspid Atresia, along with Transposition of the Great Arteries and Coarctation of the Aorta. Mackenna was life flighted to Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia where she was immediately scheduled for the 1st of 3 open heart surgeries..."
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.3 killers, claim more than 910,000 American lives a year. The association invested more than $543 million in fiscal year 2005-06 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people across America can live stronger, longer lives.
Thanks to all our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. We cannot achieve our mission without each one of you!
For more information please contact one of your Start! Heart Walk staff partners at 570-822-9438 or via email at lori.chase@heart.org
PARTICIPANTS: Please know that we have turned off the pending gift functionality in preparation for Bank Day/Day of Event. Please put all new money received in your walker envelope to turn it in Bank or Walk Day.
