Welcome to the Cooper Heart Project 2010
What is the Heart Project?
Cherry Berry Studio and Design and Burt Designs wanted to give back to the community by raising awareness of congenital heart defects (CHD). Cynthia Billingsley and Lisa Swanson with Cherry Berry Studio and Design, and Theresa Burt with Burt Designs, were confronted with CHD when Cooper, Lisa and Cynthia’s nephew, was born in 2007 with double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and VSD. Theresa’s daughter, Gracen, is also being cared for at Sibley Heart Center for a heart issue. Cooper was born with three holes in his heart. His parents, Nancy and Scott, did not know he had a CHD until a few days after birth. This sudden and unexpected news came as a surprise and it spurred a desire to raise awareness of congenital heart defects. We are currently booking sessions for our 2010 calendar. Please contact Cynthia Billingsley at 678-266-8953 or info@heartprojectcalendar.com .
How is Cooper?
At 4 months, Cooper was strong enough to have open heart surgery. He had a great recovery. At the time of printing, he is a strong, healthy 16 month old.
What is a congenital heart defect?
Congenital heart defects are structural problems with the heart present at birth. They result when a mishap occurs during heart development soon after conception and often before the mother is aware that
she is pregnant. Defects range in severity from simple problems, such as “holes” between chambers of the
heart, to very severe malformations, such as complete absence of one or more chambers or valves.
Why Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center?
The Children’s Sibley Heart Center is ranked as one of Child magazine’s top three pediatric cardiac programs in the United States. Thanks to innovative medical breakthroughs in pediatric cardiac care and our expert staff, we give children with heart problems the chance at a happy, healthy life.
Children’s Sibley Heart Center
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect, affecting one in 100 newborns each year. Treating nearly 30,000 children every year, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center has garnered widespread national recognition for our innovative treatments, leading-edge research and compassionate care. And, in 2005, the Children’s Sibley Heart Center was named one of the country’s top three pediatric cardiac programs by Child magazine. Located at Children’s at Egleston, we provide comprehensive cardiac services for congenital and acquired heart disease from infancy through young adulthood, as well as prenatal diagnostics.
Visit www.choa.org/heart or call 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233 for more information.