Raising Awareness: Madison’s Story

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...

Brugada Awareness: Doug’s Story

Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey?  I have Brugada syndrome that was identified when I had Cardiac Arrest at home, then somehow came out of it. A few years before that I had passed out while wearing a Holter monitor. At first I thought I’d had a...

LQTS Awareness: Jack’s Story

Can you tell me a little bit about your SADS journey – from diagnosis to where you are today? I remember having episodes in early grade school. I would get in trouble all the time for “daydreaming.” Many decades later this turned out to be Ventricular Tachycardia. I...

Julia’s Genetic Testing Story

Did you know that one important part of keeping your heart healthy this National Heart Month is by learning more about what’s in your genes? Take it from Julia – who was diagnosed in 2020 with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a genetic disease...

Genetic Testing: Stories from the Community

In November 2022, we asked people to share their stories as they took our genetic testing survey – and we are so grateful for everyone who talked with us, wrote down their story, or left us a voicemail! Here are some of the stories shared by the SADS community....