While I noticed a lot of "coaches are okay with me playing," correct me if I am wrong, but I did not notice where he said "my cardiologist said to go ahead and play contact sports."
I am all for survivors of congenital heart defects breaking barriers and participating in sports - you have Shawn White and Lauren Holiday, for instance... but encouraging youth with congenital heart defect to play an intense, physical contact sport like football is where I have to pause and give a side eye.
Sometimes, living with congenital heart defects does have limitations -- recommendations from cardiologists that congenital heart defect patients should follow.
A wonderful edition of The Heart Dialogues! Leigh, an exceptional and inspirational conversation, as always. TJ, thank you for your candor, discipline, perseverance and willingness to share your story. I'm grateful. As someone said to me this week, there are some things we can't control. We can, however, choose our attitude and actions. Your attitude and actions have inspired me today!
Thank you for a great interview. I appreciate TJ's advocacy for heart screening, we need more attention on screenings across the country. #CHDAwareness
Leigh another excellent interview. Each interview you do creates more awareness and advocacy for the CHD community. Message - Student athletes need required heart health screening and normalization of the CHD Community’s visible and non- visible scars.
Thank you TJ for this candid interview, sharing your scar with us, and helping others!
While I noticed a lot of "coaches are okay with me playing," correct me if I am wrong, but I did not notice where he said "my cardiologist said to go ahead and play contact sports."
I am all for survivors of congenital heart defects breaking barriers and participating in sports - you have Shawn White and Lauren Holiday, for instance... but encouraging youth with congenital heart defect to play an intense, physical contact sport like football is where I have to pause and give a side eye.
Sometimes, living with congenital heart defects does have limitations -- recommendations from cardiologists that congenital heart defect patients should follow.
A wonderful edition of The Heart Dialogues! Leigh, an exceptional and inspirational conversation, as always. TJ, thank you for your candor, discipline, perseverance and willingness to share your story. I'm grateful. As someone said to me this week, there are some things we can't control. We can, however, choose our attitude and actions. Your attitude and actions have inspired me today!
Ok, I will just say it. This quy is a hero, a warrior, and a miracle!! Thank you for sharing his remarkable story!
Thank you for a great interview. I appreciate TJ's advocacy for heart screening, we need more attention on screenings across the country. #CHDAwareness
Leigh another excellent interview. Each interview you do creates more awareness and advocacy for the CHD community. Message - Student athletes need required heart health screening and normalization of the CHD Community’s visible and non- visible scars.
Thank you TJ for this candid interview, sharing your scar with us, and helping others!