"Dancing for Reese" CDH Benefit Performance Tickets Now on Sale

Join Us Sunday April 19th and help us raise awareness for CDH.

“Dancing for Reese”

Benefit Performance, Silent Auction, and Raffles.

Where: Medford High School Auditorium

When: 1:30 PM

Dear Dance Haven Competition Parents & Students

Through the art of dance we have the opportunity to use our talents to raise money for such an Important cause.

Tickets $13 Now on sale visit http://www.tututix.com/thedancehaven

Or call 855-222-2TIX

About CDH: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 inevery 2,500 births (1,600 cases in the U.S. each year). The cause of CDH is not yet known. The diaphragm is formed in the first trimester of pregnancy and controls the lungs’ ability to inhale and exhale. CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to form or to close totally and an opening allows abdominal organs into the chest cavity. This inhibits lung growth.

Every patient diagnosed with CDH is different. Survival rates depend on the types and number of organs involved in the herniation and the amount of lung tissue available. There are many surgical procedures and complications that may or may not occur with each individual, including in utero surgery.

Roughly 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive. Of the 50% that do survive, most will endure long hospital stays, feeding issues, asthma and other problems. A few of the survivors suffer from severe long-term medical issues. CDH occurs as frequently as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis, yet there is very little research being done and virtually no media coverage.

April 19th is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day

Charities and families in 60 countries are working together to raise CDH
Awareness through state and town Proclamations, lighted buildings, Parades of