Colton Reale happily runs through his Brick home, no longer stopping to catch his breath. A heart transplant has changed the ...

My parents were told that I may not make it to see my third birthday. I’d be lucky enough to see five years old," he said.

The Schendel family is celebrating their first Valentine’s Day as a family of three at home, decked out in pink and red ...

Meet Tobias, a courageous "little heart warrior" who was born with only half a heart. Despite the challenges he's faced from ...

The Circle of Hearts Family Support Network is a local organization which supports pediatric heart patients and their ...

Katie Schneider was halfway through her second pregnancy, when she learned her baby had a congenital heart defect.

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of live births. Thanks to surgical advancements, infants born with ...

Patricio Leyva of Country Club Hills, Mary Alice Kunz from Bourbonnais and Gerald Kruel from Chicago, will travel to Cubs ...

The human heart is often associated with strong emotions like love. I affectionately tell my wife, kids and grandkids, “I ...

Aside from the work being done at LOL x Marquette to send love to sick children, members of the club are grateful for the relationships they form. Morton works as a desk receptionist at Schroeder Hall ...

Tyler Scarborough, an 8-year-old boy with congenital heart disease, is the focus of a local military family's efforts to raise awareness about the disorder. Tyl ...