Meet my Grandson Oliver!  His smile alone will brighten your day and warm your heart. His strength and perseverance are immeasurable, a true Heart Warrior.

Oliver was born on August 10, 2021 with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD), specifically, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS.) In other words, a half a heart, so to say.  Oliver had open heart surgery at just 3 days old. This was the first of three open heart surgeries required to re-plumb his heart. Since his first surgery, Oliver has faced many challenges and complications that have changed the course of his journey. Although his journey had changed, he continues to be this amazing little Heart Warrior spreading love and smiles wherever he goes.

Currently, Oliver is living at Boston Children’s Hospital with his Mom and Dad awaiting his new heart ❤

Raising funds for congenital heart defect (CHD) research is not only critically important to Oliver it is important to all babies born with, and children and adults living with CHDs.

By donating to help me reach my fundraising goal, you’re helping to fund the most promising research into CHDs - America’s most common birth defect. 

Together we can make a life-saving difference! Thank you in advance for your support.

Oli Strong ❤