Jadale’s CPVT & SCA Story

When Jadale was nine, he experienced his very first symptom of CPVT – a terrifying episode in which he lost consciousness in the rain and had to drag himself across a parking lot to find help. Jadale is now a D2 athlete in shotput and discus at Roosevelt University in...

Stories from the LQTS & CPVT EL-PFDD

In June 2024, the SADS Foundation is bringing the LQTS and CPVT patient communities together for an FDA Externally-Led Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting (EL-PFDD). This meeting gives the FDA and other key stakeholders — including researchers, biopharma...

Andy’s ARVC story

In 2016, Andy decided to complete a marathon in all fifty states. He wanted to finish this challenge quickly, and set a goal of running 10-12 marathons each year. In 2020, Andy experienced some concerning symptoms while training – including a high heart rate and...

Completing an Ironman with Brugada Syndrome: Mark’s Story

Mark’s completed six half-Ironman and two Olympic triathlon events across the globe in the last two years, and completed a full Ironman this past September in Italy – all after being diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome. When Mark was thirteen, he had what he calls...