Rochester VIC

calendar_monthSunday 13th October 2024
location_pinRochesterSilo Park

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Two Feet & A Heartbeat event. 

Family Ambassador Story

River - heart kid

River’s journey with CoHD began at his 20-week scan, where doctors discovered a coarctation of the aorta and three small VSDs. Born at 38 weeks, he was immediately transferred to Westmead Children’s Hospital for surgery at just 3 days old. At 6 years old, after moving to Victoria, River underwent open-heart surgery to remove a sub-aortic membrane at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Throughout his journey, River’s family leaned on their community, friends, and HeartKids for support. Now, at 11 years old, River has grown into a resilient young boy who loves footy, basketball, and farm life. His remarkable strength was evident when he climbed Uluṟu just two months after his surgery. River and his family will join Two Feet & A Heartbeat in Victoria this October.

Event Enquiries

Chloe Manolitsas

Fundraising and Events Coordinator

E: chloe.manolitsas@heartkids.org.au