by SADS Foundation | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog
written by Landri My day-to-day life generally consists of school, friends, playing video games, and participating in activities that interest me. Unlike the average teenager, one of my favorite things about school is learning new things and applying that knowledge in...
by SADS Foundation | Dec 20, 2024 | Blog
by Kiersten Rock-Torcivia Who is this girl? What is on her chest? On her chest, just below her left collarbone, is a black oval outline shadowed with gray. Slashing diagonally through the upper part of the shape sits a vibrant raw pink scar. From the upper part of the...
by SADS Foundation | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
Nine months ago, on March 14, 2024 (National Pi Day, to be exact), something happened to me that didn’t make sense No matter how many highly trained, world-renowned doctors at the Cleveland Clinic diagnosed and treated me, they still can’t explain exactly why what...
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 | Sep 16, 2024 | Blog
Elliott was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome in 2020. And he credits the discovery of this rare cardiac condition to an episode of “How I Met Your Mother.” In 2019, Elliott’s brother was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition after undergoing an EKG at work. “I...
