Story of CHD Kids
Be generous in giving help - Tiffany
Tiffany was a candidate of 2023 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination. She achieved excellent results with five subjects scoring 5** and one subject scoring 5*. She has been a recipient of the "Academic Award Scheme" Outstanding Award multiple times. During early childhood, she was diagnosed with having Ventricular Septal Defect and regular hospital check-ups and ultrasounds were required to monitor her heart condition. About her personal growth experiences, Tiffany shared that she is a disciplined and organized student, and these qualities have played an important role in her studies. "I attended an ordinary local primary school when I was young, and when I entered...
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Rising from the Waves: The Hong Kong Flying Fish’s Journey of Rebirth - Frank Ho
Someone once said, "Dreams should be something that you feel you must do even when you're about to stop breathing." If one day, your dream conflicts with your safety, how would you choose? The Sudden News and A Ticking-time Bomb Inside His Body Hong Kong swimming athlete Ho Siu Lun, Frank, who holds the title "Backstroke King", setting the Hong Kong youth record for the 100m freestyle and 50m butterfly events, as well as six records at the Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation (HKSSF). Frank started learning to swim in kindergarten and had been training four days a week since elementary school. He had never felt any discomfort until the school and swimming pool were closed due to the...
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Live your own exciting chapter! - Cheung Sze Chai
I am Cheung Sze Chai and I am turning 18 years old this year. While I am still a "little kid", I would like to share my story. I was born with a congenital heart condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus, in which a small blood vessel that is supposed to close at birth, did not close properly in my case. Having a congenital heart disease may sound daunting and may cause a lot of inconvenience in many aspects of life. However, my childhood was no different from any other girl's, if not more rewarding! Not only did I not shy away from different activities and foods, but I was in love with things like gymnastics, ice skating, the park and ice cream. My parents regularly brought me to...
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Life at 15% - KJ (Krishna Jhangiani)
When I was first diagnosed with Heart Failure, I was lost, I didn’t know what to think and expect. Like most of us kids, I never imagined that medical issues this severe ever existed in people who were my age or younger. I spent 4 months in hospital and have gone through multiple surgeries. I am currently the youngest person in Hong Kong to have a mechanical heart (LVAD) and I am 17 years old. The one thing that I always was and will never stop being is POSITIVE. The power of positivity is unexplainable, it just gives you so much hope when you’re in a bad position and at the edge of life,why think negatively. I wasn’t able to walk 10 metres at the end of August 2016...
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Self-confidence inspires talent, shine brightly on the path of growth - Ayla
In the journey of life, there are moments that can shape our confidence and courage. For 5-year-old girl Ayla, learning to dance has become an important part of her growth and self-discovery, a milestone in her journey. Since the age of 3, Ayla has been filled with curiosity and passion for dancing. She dances to the rhythm of music. She joined dance classes, learning various dance styles including graceful ballet and energetic jazz. Every time she steps into the dance studio, she is filled with joy and excitement. However, she also faces challenges and tests of confidence that come with learning to dance. Wearing beautiful dance attire, she proudly displays the brave scar on her...
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