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Kawasaki Disease Aus
Kawasaki Disease Aus
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Hi there!
I’m making a difference and running for a cause that's close to my heart.
My Daughter Aurora was diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease at just 7 weeks of age. She was misdiagnosed on a number of occasions and due to this she went into cardiac arrest and we nearly lost her. The damage to her coronary arteries was severe (and still is), she is on Warfarin & Aspirin. I'm running to raise funds and more importantly awareness about Kawasaki Disease. In Australia there are about 400-500 cases a year, but the studies are inconclusive and inaccurate so I believe there are more and it's on the rise.
It's the #1 cause of acquired heart disease and can affect children of any age. If picked up within a 10 day window it can be completely treated with no damage allowing the child to live a normal life. If not treated within that window aneurysms can form in the coronary arteries and can lead to heart damage or worse, death.
Please support my efforts by making a secure online donation and by posting a message of support.
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Thanks so much for your support!
The Mitchell Family x
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Kawasaki Disease Foundation Australia Inc.
Kawasaki Disease is a serious illness primarily affecting young children. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Children may develop serious complications affecting the coronary arteries and aneurysms may develop. These are potentially the most serious complication and may lead to long term problems and can be fatal. The number of children affected is growing each year.
Kawasaki Disease Foundation Australia is a non-profit, national, all volunteer, parent-led charity dedicated to advancing Kawasaki Disease issues.
We provide education, information and support to families affected by Kawasaki Disease as well as assisting professionals who provide services to families affected by Kawasaki Disease.
We also raise funds for and participate in research studies into this mysterious disease.
The Foundation strives to educate the wider community about Kawasaki Disease in order to assist with early diagnosis and treatment.
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