Creativity, optimism, and community: CJ's journey with bicuspid aortic valve

04/07/24 • 15 min

In this episode, meet CJ , a 17-year-old from Melbourne, Victoria, who shares his experiences of growing up with bicuspid aortic valve. Tune in to hear CJ's story, how he managed his surgeries, and finds positivity through art and support through friends and community.
CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: CJ Gagliardi
Producer: Becky Oakley
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by Childhood-onset Heart Disease. For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au

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HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au
CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: Amber Adamson
Producer: Becky Oakley

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CREDITS
Host: Rachael Knowles
Guest: Sarah Purdom
Producer: Becky Oakley
HEARTKIDS
From The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by Childhood-onset Heart Disease. For support, information or guidance on your CoHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.au