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Team AJ

Did you know 1% of babies in the US are born with a Congenital Heart Defect? Our son, Alexander, was born with a few! One of them being Coarctation of the Aorta (COA).

Some babies are diagnosed in utero,  shortly after birth, or in our case, late enough for it to be emergent and life-threatening. AJ received life-saving heart surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital at 4 weeks old. 

 On May 17th we will be doing the New England Congenital Heart Walk to raise money for the Children’s Heart Foundation. 

Our goal is to raise money for research to help with earlier diagnosis, more newborn screening tests for CHD, treatment and hopefully one day prevention. No family should have to go through what we did.

It's not just a walk; it's a stride toward changing lives. Your contribution holds immeasurable value to me.

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My Supporters

  • Julie Messinger Last month $51.75
  • Allison Ames Love great Grammie Baglio.  Last month $103.50
  • Allison Amea Thank you to all the amazing medical teams from Boston Children’s for taking such good care of AJ!  Last month $103.50
  • Sarah Macdonald We love you all! - Sarah, Eddie, Evelyn and Josie Last month
  • Marty Gabriella Last month $155.25
  • Marty Gabriella Last month $155.25
  • Allison Ames Love great Grammie Baglio.  Last month $103.50
  • Allison Amea Thank you to all the amazing medical teams from Boston Children’s for taking such good care of AJ!  Last month $103.50
  • John Mulligan Have fun on the walk!! Last month $103.50
  • Matthew Bird March 2025 $103.50