Proclamation - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day - February 14, 2025

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 abirth 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, Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim February 14, 2025 as “Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day” and encourage everyone to learn more about CHD and what you can do to help.