**TEAM DAN’S ARMY — **
**Daniel: October 14, 1994 – May 11, 2018**
CHD Warrior • CHD Angel • Forever Our General ❤️
Team Dan’s Army was created in honor of Daniel and his incredible 23 years of fighting congenital heart disease. Daniel was born with **Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)**, a severe congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. Throughout his life, Daniel faced multiple open-heart surgeries, additional heart procedures, and complications including Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE). But Daniel was so much more than his diagnosis. He was known as **General Dan**, a fighter with an Army of family, friends and supporters standing beside him. His strength, determination and story continue to inspire everything Team Dan’s Army does today. On **May 11, 2018**, Daniel was promoted to his wings. His battle may have ended, but his mission continues through all of us.
# # # Our Mission
Team Dan’s Army works to:
❤️ Raise awareness of congenital heart defects
❤️ Honor Daniel and other CHD warriors and angels
❤️ Support heart families
❤️ Advocate for CHD awareness, education and early detection
❤️ Share reliable CHD information and resources
❤️ Build a community where heart families know they are not alone
# # # CHD Awareness
Congenital heart defects affect the structure and function of the heart and are the most common type of birth defect. Approximately **1 in every 100 babies** is born with a congenital heart defect. Some CHDs are discovered during pregnancy, while others may not be diagnosed until after birth, childhood or even adulthood. Newborn **pulse oximetry screening** can help identify certain critical congenital heart defects before a baby leaves the hospital, allowing babies to receive care and treatment sooner. Daniel's story reminds us why awareness, early detection, research, advocacy and support for heart families matter.
**Daniel may have been one person, but his Army continues his mission.**
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