From left: Tamara, Cheyanne, and Trent Lennard. (Photo courtesy of Tamara Lennard) Day 10 of 30 This is Tamara Lennard’s story: Our daughter, Cheyanne, was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (specifically Eisenmenger syndrome) at the age of 2. She had an unrepaired ventricular septal defect (VSD) that was…
30 Days of PH
Pulmonary Hypertension News’ 30 Days of PH campaign is publishing one story per day from someone who has been affected by the disease for PH Awareness Month in November. Read the full series here, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more stories like this, using the hashtag #30DaysofPH.
Photo courtesy of Shirley Craig Day 28 of 30 This is Shirley Craig‘s story: Pulmonary hypertension came into my life over 32 years ago … and I’m still here, surprised and very thankful! My family, faith, doctors, and PH family has…
Erik Born and his wife, Donna. (Photo courtesy of Erik Born) Day 9 of 30 This is Erik Born’s story: For a few years, I was always short of breath. In 2019, I went to my doctor, who told me my asthma was just getting worse. I was 51…
In loving memory of Moma Hen. (Photo courtesy of Jen Cueva) Day 8 of 30 This is Jen Cueva’s story: When you’re connected to the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community, the loss of PHriends and PHamily is inevitable. Since I was diagnosed almost 18 years ago, I’ve experienced…
For Lindsay Moretz, it was a long struggle to finally reach an accurate diagnosis. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Moretz) Day 7 of 30 This is Lindsay Moretz’s story: I could write a book about the period of my life from my pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis to where I’m…
Marcie McGregor and her grandbaby, Kinsley Clark. (Photo courtesy of Marcie McGregor) Day 6 of 30 This is Marcie McGregor’s story: Nov. 8 will mark 10 years since I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. I initially thought my life was over and never…
Marian Parame takes a photo with her son, 4-year-old John Mark “Maccoy” Gabriel. (Photo courtesy of Marian Parame) Day 5 of 30 This is Marian Parame’s story: I want to share the story of my own PH/heart warrior: my 4-year-old son, John Mark Gabriel, whom we call…
Carla Jean was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension at age 25. (Photo courtesy of Carla Jean) Day 4 of 30 This is Carla Jean’s story: In July 2020, I started feeling slightly out of breath when doing simple tasks. I attributed this to pandemic lockdown fatigue, a lack of…
Dakota was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension at age 6. (Photo courtesy of Laura Schonlau) Day 3 of 30 This is Laura Schonlau’s story: My daughter was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) when she was 6. She is now 18. Although she has suffered all the pain and misfortune…
Perry Mamigonian with his wife, Susie Alvarez (Photo courtesy of Perry Mamigonian) Day 2 of 30 This is Perry Mamigonian’s story: After living with PH for over 10 years, I guess I was lulled into a false sense of security that nothing worse could happen. Then in 2019, I…
Elena takes a photo with her brother Kiril, and mother Lori. (Photo courtesy of Elena Dimova) Day 1 of 30 This is Elena Dimova’s story: I was born in the middle of 1991 in a country known as Yugoslavia. By the end of the year, Yugoslavia was no more.
