CHAoC 2025 Heart and Sole Walk

One in 100 newborns are born with congenital heart disease (CHD). CHD consists of an abnormality with the heart structure that exists since birth. Of those children 25% will require heart intervention or surgery immediately following birth. Globally, as few as 30% of babies born with CHD survive beyond their first year. In the U.S., only 50% live past childhood. CHD is approximately 30 times more prevalent than Cystic Fibrosis at birth, and 60 times more common than childhood cancer. There is no cure. Most of those with CHD that have been surgically repaired are not permanently cured and require life-long specialized medical care across multiple disciplines. Many survivors must endure significant physical and cognitive challenges over their lifetime. 

This walk and Luca allow everyone to put a face to that one in 100 number. So please if you are able to support Luca Me Go and all the other kids that will live with this lifelong condition that has no end.