by SADS Foundation | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
Preparing for Your Surgery If you have a SADS condition, you may be looking at having several types of surgeries for your heart. Below, you’ll find a guide to preparing for your heart surgery, and what each surgery entails. General Tips: Preparing for a Surgery...
by SADS Foundation | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog
“I’m working with the technology that could have saved his life” Colin Peck’s Story In 2019, Colin Peck lost his brother, Brian, suddenly and tragically to an undiagnosed heart condition. Today, Colin works at Medtronic – a company that makes pacemakers and ICDs – to...
by SADS Foundation | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog
I have always been an active person, particularly when it comes to exploring nature. Throughout my 20s, I was often backpacking, hiking, or going on long bike rides. I first realized something was wrong when I began fainting while running. I couldn’t figure out...
by SADS Foundation | Jul 24, 2024 | Conference
What are some fun things to do while I’m in Chicago for the 2024 SADS Family Conference? The group rates we’ve negotiated at the hotel – just $159 per night – are a great bargain, especially for such a fantastic hotel within walking distance of the...
by SADS Foundation | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
In May of 2022, Summer went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) on her front porch. Thanks to her husband’s quick actions, she survived. After her diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) Type 1, Summer is on a mission to spread awareness about CPR – and “invisible”...
