Born with multiple heart defects, Bonnie-Lou faced extraordinary challenges from her first moments. In this heartfelt account, her mum Shelley talks about their journey and …read more
Truncus Arteriosus
Archie’s Story: A Valentine’s Heartiversary
Archie’s story is one of bravery, love and a life‑saving Valentine’s surgery. His mum, Olivia, shares their experience as they celebrate Archie’s first heartiversary, offering …read more
Truncus Arteriosus: Killian’s Story
Killian Sexton was given an “all or nothing” diagnosis shortly after birth when he was found to have truncus arteriosus. Against all odds, he went …read more
My heart defects: Felicity’s Story
Felicity’s heart defects were unfortunately not found until she became dangerously unwell and went into heart failure. Mum, Amy, tells us their story: (The photos …read more
My baby’s heart defects: Bella’s Story
Emily’s daughter, Bella, was born with a number of heart defects, which were diagnosed antenatally. This is their story: (The photos in this story were …read more
Truncus Arteriosus: Alfie’s Story
Alfie’s parents discovered their baby had a serious heart condition – truncus arteriosus – at the 20-week scan. Here, his mum Jennifer tells their story: …read more
