Anna's Story

She only has half a heart but half is all she needs…

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Ryan Smethurst's Story (as told by his mother, Heidi)

Six years ago today, I was juggling life with a newborn, a two and a half year old, and an almost five year old.

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On the Healing Wings of the Thunderbird

A congenital heart defect prevented Vaughn Fiddler from enjoying the normal activities of a youngster. Today, he runs and cycles with his cousins, Evan Mawakeesick and Cyruss Fiddler.

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Marcus Trickett's Story

Five weeks before our son was born we were told the devastating news that our baby had Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

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Natalia Malnar's Story

When a child is born with a congenital heart disease it not only affects the child, but is also a life altering journey for the parents as well.

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Robyn Ward's Story

Baby Robyn Arielle Ward was born on April 6th, 2004. Her big sister Rebecca Ann (4 yrs old) was so excited to have her wish for a baby sister come true.

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Dylan Seabrook's Story

I went to Tisdale to be there in time to go to Dr. Shewchuk with Dylan to get his o.k. for the trip to Edmonton – his chest sounded clear, so Dr. Shewchuk told Dylan to cross his fingers, arms, and legs so the operation would go well.
Dylan did all three – crossed his fingers, arms, and legs…

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David Adomako-Ansah's Story

From the start of 2006, all the way up until the middle of 2009, I have been faced with situations unbearable. I’ve come to realize that too many times in life; people are faced with hardships and tough decisions to make. The road to success is never smooth, especially with all the obstacles we must encounter to succeed.

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Aidan Meilleur-Wilson's Story

My name is Aidan Meilleur-Wilson, and I am 3 years old. Some people have referred to me as “the Miracle Baby”, but Mommy and Daddy always seem to introduce me as “our little devil”. Apparently it all began the day I was born.

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Davita Friedland's Story (as told by mother, Hadley)

It all started with a routine 6-month ultrasound.

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