Hamilton.
One of my precious little clients, and friend, lost his battle with congenital heart defects on Saturday. I have known Hamilton and his family since he was a baby, and had the opportunity to photography him on occasion. He was the type of boy who just lit up a room and his mother is a wonderful caring person. My heart aches for her.
My son suffers from a rare and severe congenital heart defect, called Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome. I have dedicated a large portion of my life to raising money for heart defects research and to help other families affected by CHDs. The hardest part of my charity work is the untimely deaths of so many wonderful children I have come to know over the years.
Congenital heart defects are the #1 birth defect. If you would like to learn more and/or have a child with a congenital heart defect, please visit my favorite children's charity at www.CHDfamilies.org
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