My son Brandon was diagnosed at birth with multiple congenital heart defects including a single ventricle, common atrium, and dextrocardia. Has undergone five surgeries: three days, seven days, 14 days, 18 months and 6 years or age on the last day of kindergarten.
He is now 15 yrs old, a 2nd degree blackbelt in Tang Soo do, plays golf and baseball, loves to listen to music and play the drums. He is not on any medication, has no restrictions and only requires annual testing to ensure his heart is functioning properly.
Brandon and his best friend, Thomas, were in NICU beds 1 & bed 2 at birth. They had heart surgery by Dr. Richard Mainwaring and Dr. John Lamberti on the same day. Today, they are both 15, best friends, honor students and were accepted into the same high school.
Brandon speaks on behalf of Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and CHIfund to help raise awareness and to raise money. In sharing his story , he hopes to help and encourage other children and families effected by heart disease.
