Caden-Big Hearts to Little Hearts

Here is Caden from our Big Hearts to Little Hearts promotional session.  He and all the kids were so well behaved, they were a delight to photograph. All of these children have been through a lot and to have them in our studio in Brielle with smiles on their faces is a testament to their strong will and the amazing talent of their doctors and surgeons.

Caden is 6 years old and was diagnosed in utero with Transposition of the Great Arteries, Pulmonary Stenosis and a Ventricular Septal Defect (d-TGA, PA, VSD). He was born at CHOP in the Garbose Special Delivery Unit and underwent an atrial septostomy just hours after birth. Caden has had two open heart surgeries at 4 months old and one year old, and will likely need another in his adolescence.

Despite this challenging start in life, Caden has thrived and enjoys being one of the gang in first grade. He’s smart, funny and athletic, particularly enjoying math, video games, baseball and anything where he gets to be FAST!