In January of 2006 after 3 very frightening episodes, a trip to the hospital and a visit to the cardiologist, I was told I had a Congenital heart Defect called Wolf Parkinson White. WPW is considered a rare disease, about 272,000 people in the US have it. Optional treatment for this disease is being medicated for your entire life to control the attacks of tachycardia or a sugery called ventricular ablation. After being on the medication which left me tired all the time, I opted for the sugery. I have had a clean bill of health since March of 2006 and I am so grateful. Next month is CHD awareness month.

Here are a few ways you can help:Join our circle of hearts fundraiser. “Circle of Hearts” is an online fundraising and awareness campaign designed to educate friends and family about Congenital Heart Defects, and raise money to support the programs and services provided by The Congenital Heart Information Network.

Also I am putting on a HUGE event at World Gym Postfalls on valentines/CHD awareness day, february 14th. Join us for classes, prizes, fun and donate to a cause that is very close to my heart! More details to come soon!

Thankyou so much, Please feel free to email me with any questions!Visit our team web page at http://tchin.kintera.org/worldgympfand help me in my efforts to support Congenital Heart Information Network!

Thanks, Rachel Larsen