How Becoming A Father Helped Me Understand What Heart Parents Go Through... Levi's Story

Levi is a young father and amateur triathlete from Brisbane. In his early twenties, Levi dropped out of care. Levi's hospital had been trying to get in touch with him as he needed a third surgery on his heart. Like when he was young, Levi's parents were there to help him through his third open-heart surgery. Levi is now 36 and a father to two beautiful children. Through parenthood, he has developed a new understanding of the support his parents gave him growing up as a heart kid.  Levi's story highlights the importance of check-ups and follow-up care, and celebrates the amazing support our networks provide in times of need. HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auCREDITSHost: Sam StolbergGuest: Levi SchulkinsProducer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies