{"id":44,"date":"2011-06-09T22:17:33","date_gmt":"2011-06-10T02:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chdcoalition.org\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2020-02-14T14:03:28","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T19:03:28","slug":"family-events-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chdcoalition.org\/what-we-do\/family-events-support","title":{"rendered":"Family Events & Support"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”4934″ background_image_mobile_hidden=”true” bg_position=”right center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#7c7c7c” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” id=”intro” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#151519″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”1″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][split_line_heading]\n

We bring the CHD community closer together<\/h2>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text]You are not alone<\/strong> on the journey of living with congenital heart defects (CHD). We at the CHD Coalition have been there. We have endured every phase and experienced all the emotions\u2014from sad and scared to happy and hopeful. That\u2019s why we\u2019re united in supporting and celebrating each other every step of the way.<\/p>\n

As a community of Heart Parents and caregivers, we have children with various CHDs and severities across a wide spectrum of ages. While our support cannot and should never replace professional medical care, the CHD Coalition is an invaluable resource for connecting with people who are on the same journey.<\/p>\n

But our support doesn\u2019t just help adults. Lifelong bonds and friendships form between the children, as well. In their own special way, the children and young adults give each other confidence. They learn they are not the only ones with a \u201csecond belly button\u201d or \u201czipper\u201d\u2014and that someone will always be there for them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_custom_heading text=”Recurring local events” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The CHD Coalition regularly hosts events to bring families together in a safe and fun way. Adults have the opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers, ask questions, share stories, or just enjoy the day out with their family. The children can interact with other CHD Warriors while participating in various activities.<\/p>\n

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