ARVC Awareness: Michelle and Maddie’s Story

Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey? My oldest daughter Madeline and I are both affected by ARVC. We’re a very active family and have always been involved in sports. Maddie was in soccer, basketball, gymnastics and dance. Very competitive, very...

ARVC Awareness: Mike’s Story

In 2001, Mike’s sister, Jackie, passed away at the age of 31 from undiagnosed ARVC. Mike, his brother, and Jackie’s husband, Adam, formed a support network for affected individuals and their families. Adam is cycling across Canada to raise awareness of ARVC, connect...

ARVC Awareness: Regina’s Story

Can you tell me little bit about your ARVC journey – from your diagnosis to where you are today? I was 34 years old when I started to have symptoms like palpitations and nearly passing out while exercising. I had multiple tests and saw multiple physicians. I was...

ARVC Awareness: Jeff’s Story

Can you tell me a little bit about your ARVC journey – from diagnosis to where you are today? Jeff & his son at a baseball game I was diagnosed with ARVC in May of 2021, but I got my ICD in August of 2017. Given that ARVC is a genetic disease, I guess I had it in...

ARVC: Stories from the Community

  Lizzie Name: Lizzie How and when were you diagnosed? I was diagnosed with ARVC in the middle of a career of ultramarathon running at the age of 31. I started to develop shortness of breath and weakness in my legs during my training runs, and not long after that I...