by sadsfoundation | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
Can you tell us a little bit about your SADS journey – from diagnosis to where you are now? I’ve always played competitive sports my whole life. When I was 14, during a preseason, I had a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. I got to the ER right away and got...
by sadsfoundation | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
Rachel | Living with ARVC Phoenix, Arizona | Born January 1987 “I am forcing myself to take it easy—which is not easy.” Rachel grabs her tennis racket and heads onto the court. She savors the cool spring air,...
by sadsfoundation | Mar 15, 2023 | Blog
Madison is one of only 60 people worldwide diagnosed with a rare PPA2 cardiac mutation. This drawing – inspired by her heart journey – is currently a finalist for the Google Doodle 2023 Scholarship, which would provide both Madison and SADS with funds – and help raise...
by sadsfoundation | Mar 13, 2023 | Blog
Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey – from diagnosis to where your family is today? It all started in September 2019, when my son, Ruben, was hospitalized – that was the first time we ever heard of Brugada Syndrome. He had a lung infection, and his...
by sadsfoundation | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog
Can you tell me a little more about your journey? My first symptoms of any cardiac issues started in August, 2011 while I was on a jog while living in St. Louis. Because I was a competitive athlete my entire life, I thought that I was just out of shape now that I’d...
by sadsfoundation | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog
Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey? I’ve always been very healthy and athletic, always involved in running or walking. When I was young, I ran track, cross country and participated in a lot of 5K’s and a few Tough Mudders as well as a half...