In early 2013, my son was diagnosed with Complex Congenital Heart Defect at 8 months, I was shattered. I had many questions whose answers I could not find. Despite it all, we had to face the new reality and come to terms with it. Treatment was only available outside the county and it was very expensive.

The future looked bleak and uncertain. It was at this desperate time that we came to know of and became a part of the Kenya Mended Hearts Patient Association. We met others like us who had walked or were walking this journey. Their support was invaluable and knowing that I had other parents who were like me to walk with took a big weight off my shoulders. Years, and several surgeries, later; my son is now in his pre-teens and the need for a support system has only grown with him! Thank God for KMHPA!

The Association offers him the support that he needs as he discovers himself and understands his condition more. I am happy to see that even with a heart condition, the restrictions that come with it and time out of school and in hospital; our children live to their full potential and achieve great successes. I am thankful for the KMHPA and honored to serve in the committee.