Darius's Heart is a non-profit dedicated to funding research, educate parents and youth about CHD's and the risk of undetected CHD's possibly leading to SCD.
"It's the hardest thing you'd ever have to go through. Losing one of your children is something you can never imagine."
Just four years after his sudden passing, Darius Minor's family is keeping his legacy alive through The Darius's Heart Foundation: https://t.co/XiJVKP2GiP
Bremen High School basketball player, Cameran Wheatley, died after collapsing during a basketball game at Chgo HS Ag Sciences. Cameran's father said his son had a clean bill of health & had played different sports for nearly 10 yrs. Illinois High School...
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Another child gone too soon💔 sudden cardiac arrest/death can be prevented if children and parents recognize the early warning signs and seek medical attention before a crisis occurs. Also EKG screening prior to playing sports if they have family history of heart disease.
Don’t settle for just the pre-participation physical, if your child has a family history of unexplained death before age 50, has fainted or becomes dizzy, has chest pain, shortness of breath, extreme tiredness or pounding heartbeat during physical activity. #heartmonth#chd
SCD is the #1 cause of death in young athletes usually from an undetected heart defect. Some may have signs or symptoms such as:-fainting •#1 symptom of a potential heart condition -chest pain -shortness of breath -racing or fluttering heartbeat -dizziness or lightheadedness
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 killer of student athletes. It is not rare, it happens more than you realize. 1 in 300 youth have an undetected heart defect. #CHD
3 high school athletes died of sudden cardiac arrest. Their moms are fighting back. https://t.co/RZrxM6A9nB
SCA is the leading cause of death among young athletes. When every second counts, be prepared to save a life. Call 911, Start CPR and Use an AED. #CallPushShock#HeartMonth
Today you would have been 22🎂🤍 Hard to believe you have been gone almost 4 years. You definitely left your mark on this world and in the lives of many. Happy heavenly Birthday Darius👼🏽🎂🎈We love and miss you so much❤️💙 #Angelbirthday#CHDAwareness#dariusminor#dariussheart
1st day of CHD awareness week. Darius Minor was an amazing young man. He was always smiling. He was the textbook picture of healthy, as to why he is our inspiration to raise awareness for CHD's and the risk of undetected CHD's that could lead to sudden cardiac death. #dariusminor