Meet Talia! This five-year-old Heart Hero lives in Omaha, Nebraska and was born with Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome (HRHS).  HRHS is a rare congenital heart defect in which the right side of the heart is underdeveloped, including the pulmonary valve, right ventricle, and tricuspid valve. Talia’s CHD was diagnosed in-utero and at 29 weeks gestational age, she underwent in-utero surgery in Boston. Since Talia’s birth, she has had six more heart surgeries and 12 heart catheterization procedures.

Talia is an amazing little girl. She challenges her parents and has changed their lives for the better. Talia has taught her family so much. Talia is a happy child who is always laughing.

Even after everything she has been through, she always has a smile on her face and has such a great demeanor towards life.

The power of the Heart Hero Cape shows strength. Talia loves to dress up and when she wears her cape it’s like her strength shines through, as she is “Super Talia”.

Since Talia has undergone so many surgeries and procedures, she  and her family celebrate her life and special heart by participating in the Heart Walk, which is around Talia’s birthday, and having a birthday party afterwards.

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