In order to increase public awareness of Congential Heart Defects, an effort has been initiated by families across Canada to declare February 14 as "A Day For Hearts ~ Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day". Due to the great and persistant efforts of Kevin Kienlein of Vernon, here in BC the Provincial Proclomation was declared in February 2001.

Setting aside a day of remembrance and celebration of the great medical advances which keep our loved ones alive will honor the unseen battle that children and adults with CHD fight daily. The creation
of a day of this kind will help to lift the barrier of ignorance, helping both the families and indiviuals who currently are affected by Childhood Onset Heart Disease, and those whose lives may be affected in the future.

By Sharing our experiences and providing information about Congential Heart Defects, we hope to raise awareness about conditions that affect thousands of babies each year in Canada. It is our sincere hope that efforts to educate the public will result in better support and educational services, scientific research and improved quality of care for our children and adults.

Below is going to be a complete list of the 35 different recognized heart defects.