All funds collected from this fundraiser will go directly to the Children's Heart Foundation. It is completely free to join our team and walk with us October, 5th, 2025; however, you are more than welcome to donate to heart research. If you would like to donate directly to her surgery, CLICK THE LINK BELOW.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE: BLAIR'S FINAL HEART SURGERY, PLEASE CLICK HERE
We invite you to join us on a very special walk — one step at a time — as we raise support and awareness for our brave daughter, Blair. She just turned three this past February, and she is preparing for her final open-heart surgery to treat a rare and life-threatening heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
What is HLHS?
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a critical congenital heart defect that affects about 1 in every 3,841 babies born in the U.S. That’s roughly 2–3 out of every 10,000 births. In children with HLHS, the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. This means their heart cannot effectively pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body, a function essential for life.
How Is It Treated?
HLHS cannot be cured, but it can be managed through a three-stage surgical process performed over the first few years of life:
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Norwood Procedure – typically done within the first week of life
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Glenn Procedure – around 4–6 months of age
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Fontan Procedure – usually between 2/½ to 4 years old
Blair has bravely undergone the first two surgeries, and now we are preparing for the third and final stage: the Fontan procedure.
Why We Walk for Blair
This walk is not just about raising funds, it’s about sharing Blair's story, increasing awareness about HLHS, and surrounding our daughter with the love and bear hugs she needs.
The money raised from this event will go directly toward covering the costs related to Blair’s medical expenses. Hospital stays, follow-up care, and other expenses all add up — and every dollar helps us give Blair the strongest, healthiest future possible.
Thank You for Walking Beside Us
To all our friends, family, and kind-hearted supporters: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your love means the world to us and helps lift us during the most difficult parts of this journey. Your presence, prayers, and generosity are what keep Blair smiling through every test, every needle, and every beat of her brave little heart.