14 month old Caden has something to teach us all

My name is Caden. I was born July 9, 2009 in Batesville, Arkansas. At the age of four days I was flown to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Where I would spend the next seven weeks of my life. While there my family discovered I was born with a very rare heart defect known as Left Ventricle Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy and even rarer known 1P36 Deletion Syndrome. Because of this I suffer from seizures, infantile spasms, low muscle tone, possible hearing loss, and developmental delays. I spend time each day in physical, occupational, speech, and/or developmental therapy. I continue to make improvements each week and hopefully one day will be able to help find a cure for Left Ventricle Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy and make doctors and others more aware of 1P36 Deletion Syndrome.

Hi, we are Caden’s parents, Bartley and Tammy. We are persuaded to make known and help find a cure and better treatment for Left Ventricle Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy and 1P36 Deletion Syndrome that have affected Caden’s life. God has blessed us with 3 other healthy children; but has taught us the most through Caden and his life. Please take time to make yourself and others aware - before something strikes your family or friends!