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The Sad Facts
  • Congenital Heart Disease is the greatest killer of children under 5 in Australia
  • 1 in 100 babies are born with Heart Disease, that’s 6 babies born every day
  • Around 250 young Australians die each year of Congenital Heart Disease
  • For 80% of heart defects/diseases the cause is largely unknown
  • There are over 400 charities supporting cancer and only one charity that supports children with heart deformities - HeartKids
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MEET SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S HEARTKIDS

HaydenMeet Hayden, who is surviving on only half a heart, the right side of his heart does not function at all.

WilliamMeet William, the first child to undergo heart surgery in his mother’s womb. William has faced many complications since birth, however continues to be a little fighter.

JadaMeet Jada, at 9 months of age her tiny heart was running on three chambers not four, due to the extraordinary size of the hole in her heart.

MaddisonMeet Maddison, who will have to undergo multiple heart surgeries throughout her life as her heart outgrows her replacement valve.

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