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Brittany Foster fought for answers about her declining health but was initially dismissed by doctors. (Photo courtesy of Brittany Foster) Day 16 of 30 This is Brittany Foster‘s story: “It’s all in your head.” These words have haunted me for the last seven years after I…

Photo courtesy of Sarah Beth Shingler Day 15 of 30 This is Sarah Beth Shingler’s story: Twelve and a half years ago, my family first heard the words “pulmonary hypertension” (PH) when my sister was diagnosed. Little did we know that seven years and three months later,…

Prabu Prabakaran had to cut short a trip overseas due to worsening PH symptoms. (Photo courtesy of Prabu Prabakaran) Day 14 of 30 This is Sakthivel “Prabu” Prabakaran’s story: Hello, I am Prabu, and for 30 years, I’ve lived in Madison, Wisconsin, with my wife and two older kids.

Clockwise from left, Brinley, Wes, Jessica, and Augustus, the dog. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Cullum) Day 13 of 30 This is Jessica Cullum’s story: “Brinley has severe pulmonary arterial hypertension.” Those are words, Brinley’s dad and I will never forget. We cried and cried, and talked about how…

Candace’s grandson, Michael, diagnosed with PH as an infant, is now 6 years old. (Photo courtesy of Candace Ead) Day 12 of 30 This is Candace Ead’s story: My daughter, at age 16, gave birth to her beautiful son, Michael, turning our world upside down. But at only 1…

Emily, right, with her sister, Katy. (Photo courtesy of Emily Doak) Day 11 of 30 This is Emily Doak‘s story: Katy Doak, my sister, was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) at age 4. After years on IV treatment, she received a double-lung transplant when she…

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…

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…