Recently we found out at 12 weeks old that our daughter was born with a congenital heart defect. After a chance discovery of a suspicious murmur during an unrelated hospital admission, she was promptly referred to paediatric cardiology and given an echocardiogram where we received her diagnosis. We had no symptoms in pregnancy, healthy scans and nothing to indicate there was anything abnormal with her heart. Early diagnosis is absolutely key so conditions can be managed efficiently and changes caught early!

Aimee will be doing 100 squats a day in October and Matt will be running 100km over the duration of October.

1 in every 100 babies in the UK is born with a congenital heart defect. This October, I’m taking on the 1 in 100 Challenge to raise vital funds for early detection, diagnosis, and support for these extraordinary babies and their amazing families. Please join me in making a difference.

Just £10 can provide essential support to a family who has just received a CHD diagnosis for their newborn.

£12 sends a pack of data sonography cards to help improve scanning and early detection.

£100 can help train a sonographer to better spot heart defects during the crucial 20-week scan.

Every penny raised brings us closer to ensuring every baby with a serious heart condition gets the best possible start in life.

Thank you for your support in giving tiny hearts a fighting chance. x