What happens when your child's heart diagnosis becomes the catalyst for helping hundreds of other families?

Connor Hill, co-founder of the Stronger Hearts Foundation, joins the show to share his family's journey with CHD — from the terrifying early days with their son Dawson to creating an organization that provides care packages, housing support, and resources for families navigating the same path.

In Part 1, we talk about Dawson's incredible progress, the gut-check moments that inspired the foundation, and the real challenges families face during extended hospital stays. Connor gets honest about navigating medical emergencies and the toll it takes on everyone involved.

Stay tuned for Part 2 — where we dig into relationships, communication, and how couples can either break or grow stronger through the CHD journey.

Learn more about Stronger Hearts Foundation: http://strongerheartsfoundation.com/

Contacts: The 1% Heart — onepercentheart.com • Instagram @theCHDpodcast • Email: support@onepercentheart.com

Disclaimer & Trigger Warning: Nothing in this episode constitutes medical advice. These are personal experiences, opinions, and stories. This podcast contains honest discussions of medical trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Keywords: congenital heart defects, Stronger Hearts Foundation, NICU, parenting, CHD family support, heart surgery, CHD awareness