Alexander Sheena
TULANE
Hey I’m Alex! I’m studying Finance and Neuroscience at Tulane, and when I heard about Heart4Heart I knew I had to start a chapter at Tulane. Congenital heart disease doesn’t get enough attention, and the preventative surgeries are actually relatively inexpensive. Heart4Heart does a great job of providing donors with a specific project that they can see their money going towards, which I think is an important, and yet generally lacking feature of a lot of charities. Also, since the surgeries aren’t the most expensive it’s really gratifying to be able to see the tangible impact we are having on these children’s lives. I’m very excited to spread awareness about CHD and fundraise for these surgeries.
TULANE
Sam Lipman
Hi! My name is Samuel Lipman and I am a Senior studying Neuroscience and Political Science at Tulane University. I am from New York City and enjoy snowboarding and playing soccer and basketball. I was VP of communications for the Science and Engineering school and conducted 2 years of research in neurobiology with a focus in learning and memory. I was raised with a deep understanding that there are people less fortunate than me. That is why I am committed to helping raise money and perform community service for those who need help. I joined H4H because i have always had an interest in the healthcare field and believe that I could make a difference to help a child get CHD surgery. I am excited to be one of the leaders of my Chapter and am committed to making a difference to positively impact children around the world.
Henry Adams
TULANE
Hey, my name is Henry Adams and I’m currently in my fourth year at Tulane University studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I grew up in Kansas City Missouri and have always loved art. For the most part I draw and make ceramic works, but I enjoy all art forms. I joined Heart4Heart because I wanted to give children in need a chance at all of the wonderful opportunities I had as a kid. Being able to say that I am responsible for helping to save a life means the world to me.
Liz Byrom
TULANE
Hi my name is Liz Byrom. I'm a marketing and management major at Tulane University from Evanston, Illinois. In my spare time I like to listen to music, cook, hang out with friends, and watch the Chicago Blackhawks. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I knew it would be a rewarding experience. The opportunity to put a smile on a child's face was one I could not turn down. I'm honored to be able to raise awareness and plan events and that will have a profound impact on the lives of these children.
Alyssa Tsang
TULANE
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a junior, studying finance and marketing at Tulane University. I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, but I love the vibrant nature of New Orleans. Aside from studying, I spend my time dancing, writing, and riding my bike. Having a background in tutoring grade-school students, and coaching track & field at a boys’ and girls’ club, I enjoy working with children and making them smile. As cliché as it sounds, by joining Heart 4 Heart, I can both support a truly inspiring cause and have the power to make a difference in people's lives.
Daniel Stagliano
TULANE
Hey everybody! My name is Danny Stagliano and I am a sophomore marketing and digital media production major at Tulane University. I’ve always loved sports, but my favorites have always been soccer, football, and boxing. I was the president of my high school’s Red Cross Club in my hometown of Ithaca, New York, so I have always felt a connection to helping people in need. I joined H4H club because CHD surgery is so inexpensive, yet so impactful on a child’s life. I am ready to help H4H be proactive in 2016-17 and make an impact on the lives of young children.
Tomas Salter-Cid
TULANE
Hey! I’m Tomas Salter-Cid and I am a junior at Tulane studying Neuroscience and Public Health. I’m from West Windsor, New Jersey, but also spent a lot of my life in San Diego. I love playing lacrosse and pick-up sports, and exploring the wonderful range of cuisine in New Orleans. I also love to fish and surfing with friends. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I was a part of Kids for Kids back home and I truly loved my experience working with children, and wanted to continue it in some way.
Avery Kravitz
TULANE
Hey, I’m Avery! I am a sophomore studying Environmental Biology at Tulane University. I grew up in White River Junction, Vermont where I loved to ski, play saxophone, and play soccer. A big part of the reason why I joined Heart4Heart was the knowledge that we as an organization could provide genuine help for children who truly need it. The surgeries that we provide to children with CHD have a huge impact on their lives and that is something I think is really special.
Adam Mansfield
TULANE
Hi, my name is Adam and I am a pre-med student studying psychology at Tulane University. I was born and raised in New York City and have always enjoyed playing recreational sports, such as intramural basketball and football with my friends, and working in labs around campus. Heart 4 Heart called out to me as an organization that I truly wanted to be part of. To be part of an organization that shows countless positive results for children in need is an honor. Our team at Tulane is dedicated to provide the best attention and work ethic to get the ball rolling on treating and providing awareness for congenital heart defects.
Matt McKeever
TULANE
Hey! My name is Matt McKeever and I am a Senior at Tulane University studying Finance. I was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut and have always had a love for tennis, snowboarding and chorus. As soon as I heard about Heart 4 Heart, I knew I had to get involved. I love how we get to know the kids we are raising money for and are able to make such a profound impact on their lives. There’s no better feeling than knowing that you’ve helped to change a child’s life, and give them a new sense of hope.
Brian Birt
TULANE
My name is Brian Birt, I am currently a junior at Tulane studying finance and management. I came to New Orleans from my hometown of Davis, California. Some of my hobbies include playing sports, writing poetry, collecting stamps, and public service! I have always had a love for public service, and actually received the one of the public service scholarships to attend Tulane. I am extremely excited about Heart4Heart and its potential to do great things for the communities we work in.
Bri Cohen
TULANE
Hi, I'm Briana! I am a senior studying Finance and Entrepreneurial Management at Tulane University. When I was growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, my favorite activities were biking, skiing, and playing tennis with my family and friends. I have always been passionate about helping others embrace happy and healthy lives. I joined Heart4Heart to help kids with CHD get the financial support for life-saving surgeries and allow these kids to discover activities that they love. I am excited to see this organization grow and have a positive impact on those that it serves.
Sophie Levy
TULANE
My name’s Sophie and I’m a sophomore in Tulane’s business school with a plan to double major in Marketing and Management. I grew up and went to school in Norfolk, Virginia, where I enjoyed being active in my community and helping others. When I heard about Heart4Heart, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of. This club is able to provide such an amazing gift to children with CHD, and I cannot wait to make it as impactful as possible.
Hudson Diaz
TULANE
Hello everybody! My name’s Hudson and I’m a junior at Tulane University majoring in English from Redding, Connecticut. My hobbies include spending times outdoors, reading, and playing basketball. I have always valued the importance of helping others live healthy and full lives. Heart4Heart offers the tremendous opportunity to effectively provide much needed assistance to children in need. It is fantastic to be able to part of an organization in which you can truly see the impact you are making. Heart4Heart is an easy way to make this world a better place and I am excited help spread this organization’s message.
Adam Levy
TULANE
Hi! I’m Adam, a senior here at Tulane studying Biomedical Engineering. I’m from Los Angeles, California where i grew up playing tennis, reading, swimming and generally trying to get the most out of my day. Heart4Heart gives kids the chance to do the same. I hope to use my degree to help people by working on prosthetics, so when I heard of Heart4Heart and how easy it could be for me to trade some of my time for the chance to help save a child’s life, I had to do my part.
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Current Project: Rayan
Rayan was born with a hole in his heart known as a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). He is a happy and playful boy who lives with his family in a humble dwelling outside of Cairo, Egypt. Rayan has been ill many times in his short life due to his heart condition. He always wants to run and play but gets tired so quickly that he must stop and sit down to catch his breath. His parents worry about him everyday knowing that he needs to have heart surgery to heal his heart but that this type of procedure is way beyond their means. All they want is for their precious son to be happy and healthy. They are so very grateful for your sponsorship of a diagnostic catheterization which will provide the surgeons with important information needed to perform his life-saving surgery.
Current Project: Denzrick
Denzrick was born with a hole in his heart known as a Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). He was first diagnosed at 7 months old and has been living with his heart condition ever since. At times, the pain in his chest is unbearable and he will grab his chest and cry out. He is not able to run and play with his sibling and friends because he does not have the energy to do so. He tires very easily and gasps for his next breath.
Despite his heart condition, Denzrick is a cheerful pre-teen who is in the sixth grade at school. He is a caring older brother to his sister. His parents are very concerned about their son and look forward to the day when he is no longer in pain and will be able to run and play like other children his age.
Current Project: Dishawn
Dishawn was born with a hole in his heart known as an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). He describes living with ASD as very challenging to breathe; as if he is drowning at times. He is sad that his heart defect limits his ability to engage in sports. Instead, he often must sit on the sidelines and watch while his friends play. He just does not have the energy and finds himself out of breath very quickly when he tries to join in.
Dishawn has taken to gaming instead of sports since this does not require physical activity and is still something he enjoys. He aspires to be a Sales Engineer or work in the Technology Industry when he finishes school. Dishawn lives with his mother and is very close with his siblings. He looks forward to brighter days ahead when his heart will be healed.
Current Project: Kevon
Kevon is an enthusiastic young boy who loves football. Unfortunately, his heart condition limits his physical ability to play sports. Shortly after birth, he turned blue. After further examination, doctors discovered that he was born with a heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Tetralogy of Fallot is a combination of four congenital heart defects that affect infants and children. The defects occur together and change the way blood flows through the heart and lungs. Kevon also has a second heart defect known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) which is a persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart. A large, untreated PDA can let oxygen-poor blood move the wrong way. This can weaken the heart muscle, cause heart failure and other complications. Kevon and his mom look forward to having his heart healed so he can feel healthy for the first time in his life.
Current Project: Nathan
Nathan is a playful baby boy from Kingston, Jamaica. He loves music, playing with toys and playing with his siblings. Shortly after birth, the doctors noticed Nathan’s unusually fast breathing. After further examination, they heard a heart murmur and diagnosed him with AVSD - Atrial Ventricular Septal Defect. Septal defects are holes in the wall of the heart that separates the left and right sides. Nathan has one between the Atrium (top two chambers) and another hole between the Ventricles (bottom two chambers). A Diagnostic Catheterization procedure will help surgeons have a closer look at what needs to be done during the surgical repair of Nathan’s heart.
Nathan’s mother hopes that her son’s heart can be healed soon so that he can feel better, grow and live a normal life. Having her son healthy would also provide her the opportunity to go back to work. Right now she stays home to care for him and make sure he is okay.