CHD
February 4, 2025
For many people, February is the month of love. For me, it has a significance of a different kind, albeit still heart-related – because February is also International CHD Awareness Month, with 14 February being Sweetheart Day. I’ve put together a set of prompts that riff off all of this. While Valentine’s Day brings with […]
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February 14, 2015
In a previous post, I shared a little of my journey as the mother of child born with congenital heart disease (CHD). Today, I’m handing over the blog to Shakira, who offers us a different perspective: what it’s like growing up as a HeartKid. This is her informative and inspiring story. Meet Shakira My name is Shakira and I am a […]
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February 13, 2015
Valentine’s Day began as a day to honour at least one Christian martyr named Valentine, said to be executed on 14 February in ancient Roman times. These days, it’s better known as a day of love, and is big business for many in the retail and hospitality trades. Last year, Australia spent approximately $790 million on Valentine’s […]
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