Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Parade 2013

Join us as we march to raise awareness for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CHD) at Shands UF!

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births (1,600 cases in the U.S. each year). The cause of CDH is not yet known. The diaphragm is formed in the first trimester of pregnancy and controls the lungs' ability to inhale and exhale. CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to form or to close totally and an opening allows abdominal organs into the chest cavity. This inhibits lung growth. The cause is not yet known.

The march is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will begin at the Shands UF North Tower Atriuim. Make a donation and register to march here. Learn more about the Gainesville CDH Awareness Parade on their Facebook event page.