Why I'm RunningI am taking on the 24 in 24 to be of service to others. I was given the gift of running to share with others.
About Team Enzo
Our warriors name is Enzo! He was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect (CHD) called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at 20 weeks gestation; this means that the left side of his heart stopped forming at 12 weeks gestation & it doesn't pump. We knew he was going to have to have at least 3 open heart surgeries (Norwood, Glenn, & Fontan) before he was 4 years old.
Enzo was born at Cleveland Clinic Main SDU on June 2nd, 2015 weighing a whopping 7lbs 13oz and looking shockingly healthy for a baby with half a heart. From the moment he was born he stole the hearts of all the doctors & nurses. We knew from day 1 he was going to be a fighter. He had his first open heart surgery called the Norwood at 3 days old & his surgeon Dr. Stewart said he had one of the smallest aortas he’s ever repaired. He came home 13 days later on no feeding tube & surprising everyone with how well he handled everything!
He did fairly well at home & had his second open heart surgery called the Glenn at 5 months old & came home just 3 days post op. He unfortunately had a set back and was readmitted with a wound infection. His chest had to be opened back up less than a week post op & be cleaned out of infection. His chest remained open & he stayed in the hospital for a month on IV antibiotics. Once home, he lived a normal toddler life & was on no medications. He had his final stage of surgeries called the Fontan in September 2018. He came home a week post op & has done extremely well.
He is the best big brother & loves his sister Stella immensely! He is incredibly smart & loves to play outside!
Thank you so much to Anytime Fitness & A Special Wish Cleveland for everything you do! Enzo has been through so much in 5 years & he continues to do it with a smile on his face! He is a brave warrior & I couldn’t be more proud of him! He is our real life super hero!
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Danielle Gentille 3 months ago You’ve got this Maureen! |
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Veronica, Jerry and Lisse 3 months ago I love you and wish I was there running it with you! |
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The Kosar Family 4 months ago We love you, and we support Team Enzo! |
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Jen Cauwenbergh 4 months ago My step son has the same HLHS. He is 19 1/2 yrs old and doing great! |
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Courtney Sheehy 5 months ago ❤️ |
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Julie 5 months ago Happy Birthday Maureen |
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Your 'other' teammate, Pam 5 months ago Big respect! |
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Mom & Bill 6 months ago Our love and support for you and for Enzo and his family. |
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Richard Jones 6 months ago Go get 'em Maureen |
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Brindo Family 6 months ago Enzo is an amazing, strong kid and has such a wonderful family. I’m so glad you are running for him! |
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Mike and Michele Fath 6 months ago Happy to help you in this wonderful endeavor to help Enzo! |
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