ONE CHILD

out of 100,000 are diagnosed with symptoms.

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Not every child

is identified because they may be asymptomatic.

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Cardiomyopathy

can affect any child but varies in severity.

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Two-thirds

of diagnosed children do not have a known cause.

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A diagnosis

of cardiomyopathy impacts the entire family.

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Hope

is in research to improve treatments.

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The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is creating a future of hope in which cardiomyopathy is detected earlier, more lives are saved, and all affected children can live full and active lives.

September is Awareness Month

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It's Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month. Join CCF and our 20 national partners this September in raising awareness of this rare and chronic heart disease.

RAISE AWARENESS

Walk for a Cure

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Join Team CCF and other families in walking to defeat cardiomyopathy during Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month this September. Let's Go The Distance together.

WALK FOR A CURE

Advocating For Change

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CCF is making cardiomyopathy a priority on Capitol Hill. Urge your legislators to take action on issues important to families affected by cardiomyopathy.

Be An Advocate

Meet Our Heart Kids

The courage of our Heart Kids is the motivation behind our work. Read their story.

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