Heart to Heart with Anna
Revitalize your spirit and connect with the vibrant congenital heart defect (CHD) community through 'Heart to Heart with Anna,' the pioneering podcast that has been inspiring and informing listeners since 11-12-13. Join us as we dive deep into the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of Survivors, their loved ones, esteemed medical professionals, and other remarkable individuals within the CHD community.
With unwavering dedication, our heartfelt conversations bring to light the stories that need to be heard. Gain invaluable insights, expert advice, and a sense of empowerment as we explore the multifaceted world of CHD. Our mission is to uplift, educate, and enrich the lives of every member of this incredible community.
Embark on a transformative listening experience where compassion and understanding thrive. Discover the resilience and unwavering spirit that resides within each person touched by CHD. Together, let's build a community where support and knowledge flourish, bringing hope to the forefront.
Tune in to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' and embark on a remarkable journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and connected to the beating heart of the CHD community.
Heart to Heart with Anna
Beyond the Scar: Bonding with our CHD Children
Why might a father get a tattoo to resemble his daughter's open-heart surgery chest scar? How could getting a tattoo like that change his life? What does being an advocate for the CHD community mean to Matt Backe?
Matt Backe is married to his wife Laura and together they have a 10-year-old son Jack and a 4-year-old daughter named Everly, who was born with a critical heart defect. Matt went viral on the internet after having a scar tattoo on his chest to match Everly's so she wouldn't feel alone. His wife Lauren followed suit the same day, getting an EKG tattoo on her left arm. Their unique tattoos help them to raise awareness of CHD and remind other families that they are not alone. The Backes live in Crystal Lake, Illinois, where Matt is a commercial insurance salesperson and Lauren stays home to take care of the family's needs. Everly attends preschool and loves to dance. They recently celebrated her's half birthday with a trip to Disney on Ice.
In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna," Matt shares with Anna why he got a tattoo of a scar on his chest, how a video of that went viral, and what it means to be a Heart Dad and a Heart Ambassador.
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Matt’s wife (Lauren) is a board member of CHD NFP LJs Healing Hearts (www.ljshealinghearts.com), a member of the Advocate Children’s Family Advisory Council, an advocate of Ronald McDonald House Charity NW Indiana & Chicagoland as well as many other CHD-related not-for-profit organizations and foundations.
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