by SADS Foundation | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog
“Telling you all of that is like telling someone’s else’s story,” Tana said as I interviewed her on a bright, sunny fall day in October. Nine months earlier in January 2024, her days were dark and unnumbered. For seven days she laid in a medically induced coma...
by SADS Foundation | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog
Michelle’s family had a history of heart issues – but Michelle’s doctor still told her that all her tests were coming back just fine, despite feeling like her “heart was off.” In 2024, Michelle experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) while at home with her partner....
by SADS Foundation | Oct 4, 2024 | Blog
Written by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia “Mental health isn’t static; just like anything in life, there are highs and lows.” Mental Health. It’s a hot topic these days, on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But what does it look like when it comes to...
by SADS Foundation | Oct 3, 2024 | Blog
When Jadale was nine, he experienced his very first symptom of CPVT – a terrifying episode in which he lost consciousness in the rain and had to drag himself across a parking lot to find help. Jadale is now a D2 athlete in shotput and discus at Roosevelt University in...
by SADS Foundation | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
Kaveri didn’t have any indication that something was wrong with her son’s heart – until he experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) during a band gig in 2024. Kaveri learned that her son has an extremely rare cardiac condition called Short QT Syndrome (SQTS). She’s...
