by Erinsads | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
A normal summer day at the pool turned into a rare genetic heart condition diagnosis for thirteen year old Ishani. After feeling dizzy, Ishani visited with her doctor, who said she probably had low blood sugar – and suggested she have an energy drink. Two days later,...
by Erinsads | Feb 2, 2024 | Advocacy, Awareness, Blog, Forum, Raising Awareness, Sports/Exercise
Welcome to The SADS Exercise/Movement Challenge! We are encouraging the SADS community to incorporate healthy movement throughout the month of February. The challenge starts February 1st and will run for the entire month. Want to connect with others who are...
by Erinsads | Jan 24, 2024 | Forum
For the final week, we want you to choose the activity. Go on a bike ride, do some jumping jacks, or just turn on some music and dance, etc. And then reach out and connect with a friend. Make sure you fill out the last survey as well. If you’d like to join our...
by Erinsads | Jan 22, 2024 | Blog
In November of 2021, six weeks after hiking Mount Whitney – the highest mountain in the contiguous United States – David fainted while taking his dog, Honey, for a nighttime walk. “My entire life, I was very active,” says David, who played baseball in college and...
by Erinsads | Jan 22, 2024 | Blog
During a typical morning run in August of 2022, Nathan became lightheaded and had to lie down on the sidewalk. After he was found by two other runners, he was taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with ARVC – and he’s joining the SADS Foundation ARVC Steering...
by Erinsads | Jan 19, 2024 | Blog
For many years before her diagnosis, Kathy’s heart beat in a strange rhythm – but she always chalked it up to being a competitive athlete. After being diagnosed with ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy), Kathy switched from cycling to training her...
