Congenital Heart defect Awareness Day

CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS DAY February 14, 2021

WHEREAS 1 in 70 newborns in Ontario are born with a type of congenital heart defect (CHD), making it the number one birth defect and cause of death from a birth defect.

There are 35 known types of congenital heart defects.  Many babies will undergo unimaginable interventions in the first few hours of their lives due to CHD.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town Of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim        February 14, 2021 as “Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day” and encourage everyone to learn more about CHD and what you can do to help.

Wade Mills

Mayor, Town of Shelburne