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Published: February 12, 2024

Half a Heart, A Story of Survival and Triumph

A family’s story of congenital heart defect diagnosis and their journey of challenge and joy
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Jacob Anderson

Jacob's congenital heart defect required surgery when he was 8 days old.

copyright: Bianca Torres

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Jacob Anderson

Jacob's congenital heart defect required surgery when he was 8 days old.

copyright: Bianca Torres


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Jacob playing basketball

Jacob loves sports, especially basketball and football.

Copyright: Bianca Torres

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Jacob playing basketball

Jacob loves sports, especially basketball and football.

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Baby Jacob

Jacob’s congenital heart defect has required three open heart surgeries to give him a chance a long healthy life.

Copyright: Bianca Torres

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Baby Jacob

Jacob’s congenital heart defect has required three open heart surgeries to give him a chance a long healthy life.

Copyright: Bianca Torres


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