Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day

Join us as we talk about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and meet families affected by this devastating birth defect on Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day, April 19th!  

Host - Dawn Williamson, President of CHERUBS

Guests:

12:00 - 12:15 pm - Nicki Young (mother of survivor Anderson, calling from Arizona)
12:15 - 12:30 pm - Sara Ysasi (mother of survivor Aubrey Mae, calling from Texas)
12:30 - 12:45 pm - James and Christie Korneygay (parents of cherub due, Evelyn from NC)
12:45 - 1:00 pm - Jessica Jackman (mother of non-survivor, Quinn, calling from BC, Canada)
1:00 - 1:15 pm - Amber Winthers (mother of non-survivor Amelia, calling from SD)
1:15 - 1:30 pm - Ericka Atkins (mother of survivor, Bryson, calling from Georgia)
1:30 - 1:45 pm - Todd Mears (father of non-survivor, Paislee, calling in from Alaska)
1:45 - 2:00 pm - Paul Woodward (father of survivor London, calling from California)
2:00 - 2:15 pm - Hope Clyde (mother of survivor Tyler, calling from Utah)
2:15 - 2:30 pm - Janice Crawford (mother of survivor Angel, calling from NC)
2:30 - 2:45 pm - Kevin Todd (from Merchant Match)

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) occurs when the diaphragm fails to form or to close totally and an opening allows abdominal organs into the chest cavity. This inhibits lung growth.

CDH occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births (1,600 cases in the U.S. each year). The diaphragm is formed in the first trimester of pregnancy and controls the lungs' ability to inhale and exhale. The cause of CDH is not yet known.

CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness, and Support

Founded in 1995, we are an international charity, helping over 5000 families in 60 countries.

http://www.cdhsupport.org