Duncan is 3-years-old and was born with Coarctation of the Aorta and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Coarctation of the Aorta is a congenital heart defect where the aorta is narrowed and a bicuspid aortic valve only has two valves, instead of the normal three valves. Duncan is a Heart Hero from Omaha, Nebraska. At 15 months old, Duncan underwent an end-to end anastomosis to repair his heart defects.

Having a Heart Hero makes Duncan’s family cherish each day they have together a little more. It has also served to show us just how resilient kids (and adults) can be!!

The Heart Hero Cape has come to represent the power of community and that Duncan- and our family- did not go through our CHD trial alone! It also reminds us that Duncan is a truly powerful kid and a remarkable fighter.

Duncan is a ball of boundless energy!! He loves to run from activity to activity and never seems to slow down. He also enjoys nay new activity and experience that he encounters.

Duncan’s family posts reminders to social media on Duncan’s heartiversary to celebrate their Heart Hero and remind others to take some time to reflect on just how blessed they are to have made it to this point in their CHD journey!!