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The Age Run Melbourne 2012 for HeartKids Victoria

HeartKids is a support group for families of children with heart disease, be it congenital or acquired.

We started as voluntary group of parents and individuals dealing with and concerned about the day to day realities of raising and caring for children with cardiac conditions, and sometimes dealing with the loss of a child. We have grown to an organisation of some strength with a presence in almost every state of Australia, as well as a National body – HeartKids Australia.

HeartKids offer families an opportunity to share common anxieties and challenges. We arrange, where possible, to meet with other families affected by the impact of life with a child with a cardiac condition and to create a ‘network of support’ for all families. With the help of members, sponsors and friends, HeartKids has been able to assist the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne by way of donations of money, equipment and research grants.

As well as offering support to families, our aim is to increase awareness in the general community and corporate sector about the high incidence of congenital heart defects and its ongoing consequences.

"6 babies were born with heart disease today in Australia"

"More than 4 young Australians will die this week as a result of congenital heart disease"

Will you help to save them?