Fontan Rehabilitation, Wellness, Activity and Resilience Development (FORWARD) Program Patient Stories
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Heterotaxy Syndrome: Brendan’s Story
Born with a severe congenital heart defect, 17-year-old Brendan is now an accomplished swimmer after treatment from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Plastic Bronchitis: Matthew’s Story
Since having innovative treatment for plastic bronchitis, Matthew, 10, is planning a bright future — he hopes one day to become a doctor.
Finding Hope Far from Home: Ali’s Story
When 6-year-old Ali became seriously ill for the second time, his family believed only one place in the world could offer him the best care — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Lilly’s Story
When it was time for Lilly Moore to have her third surgery for HLHS, her parents made the decision to travel 2,300 miles from home to the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect: Madeline's Story
Madeline, a healthy girl at 9, had a heart operation at CHOP at 5 days old. Her parents and grandfather donate to CHOP to fund research for cardiac care.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Maya's Story
Diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Maya received care and life-saving open heart surgery from CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Tassos' Story
When Kristen and Tassos learned their unborn baby had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, they turned to CHOP's Cardiac Center for help and hope.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: The Jackley and Lihn Families' Story
Two families with children diagnosed with HLHS find support and friendship through their shared experiences at CHOP's Cardiac Center.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Xavier’s Story
Xavier was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before he was born. At CHOP's Cardiac Center, he's undergoing life-saving surgeries to treat this congenital heart defect.
Tricuspid Atresia: Jason's Story
Born with tricuspid atresia and several other heart conditions, Jason underwent four heart surgeries at CHOP's Cardiac Center before his 5th birthday.