April 19, 2013 - International Day of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

April 19th is just around the corner! We have been asked by Senator Sessions' office to march to the Capitol again for 2013! We are also planning Parades of Cherubs in many cities.

https://www.facebook.com/events/298720050213279

Our goals this year are:

Congress to proclaim April 19th the International Day of CDH Awareness
25 States to proclaim April 19th the International Day of CDH Awareness. Click here for a sample letter to send your Governor and Mayor
50 Cities to proclaim April 19th the International Day of CDH Awareness
Parade of Cherubs on Capital Hill on April 19th
Parades of Cherubs in 15 cities on April 19th
Involve 10 hospitals in the Parade of Cherubs
Light Up The Night or other event in 3 countries on April 19th
Virtual Parade of Cherubs
Light up the White House on April 19th
Light up 1 more national monument on April 19th
Have at least 25 CDH families hold events or fundraisers for CHERUBS on April 19th

Would you like to participate and help plan a Parade of Cherubs or other event on April 19th? Please e-mail us at cpab@cherubs-cdh.org


2012 Proclamations and Parades of Cherubs

CDH Awareness Day

[Jessica Johnston]

If a parade is set to happen in Philly I\'ll attend there. If not, I\'ll be in DC.

[Chris and TracyMeats]

Jessica, I think Karla, the PA rep., is working on something at CHOP....sure hope she can get something going there this year!

[Chris and TracyMeats]

Going on right now, join our virtual parade on facebook!!! Post your pictures and stories at, https://www.facebook.com/#!/cdhsupport. If you are unable to upload a picture, please email the CPAB at cpab@cherubs-cdh.org with the information.