2011 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Cherubs

900 photos of children and adults born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect that affects over 1600 babies every year in the United States. CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive. The cause is not known.

"Cherub" by Matt Panetta, in honor of his brother, cherub Jonathan Panetta.

"I'll Never Let You Go" by The Jammies. Written by Chad Knudsen in honor of his son, a CDH survivor.

For more information, you can visit CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support at http://www.cdhsupport.org

Write your Congressman in favor of the CDH Research Bill - http://www.cdhbills.org

Participate in "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Daily" / CDH Prevention Day on April 19 by raising awareness and / or research funds.

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[srthomas715]

2:18...Our beautiful boy! This is absolutely amazing! It's hard to hold back the tears during this video.

[reneehyde1]

4:29...Our little angel. Thank you for making this video.

[teckiemom]

Our little Jayden at 1:23! We love you & miss you! Grandma <3

[MsRoyalty07]

This was beautiful.... I just posted a video of my son "Born With Congential Diaphragmatic Hernia" that was born in June of 2010, I had no idea that it was this common, I was told that it was rare. Again beautiful video

[Ritasu20]

Thank you for putting my Jayden in this video! It helps to know my Angel will help make a difference even as he fly's high in Heaven.

[glikini28]

0:55 /1:03 my precious angel...Thank you for this video.