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CDH Sunflower Sunday – 12 November 2017

This week, 2 families will be told their child has Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

The fatality rate is high. Families are shattered by the loss of their child. CDH survivors face ongoing health complications and surgeries. Emotional support is vital.

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CDH Sunflower Sunday is a national day of awareness of CDH.

On Sunday 12 November join us for the CDH Awareness Walk, Dedication Ceremony and blow bubbles for our CDH angels. You’ll also be sure to enjoy our kids activities, games and face painting!

Our events are FREE to attend.

Registrants will receive a complimentary CDH Sunflower Sunday balloon, sunflower seeds and bubble blower for the dedication ceremony.

Kids activities, games and face painting will be available for a donation on the day to raise funds for CDH.

Sign up here here ?Palmerston North NZ

 

CDH Sunflower Sunday Ambassadors

Olivia Vivian

Michael Shelley

Brendon Santalab

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

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Board member opportunities

CDH Australia Board of Directors

The purpose of the CDH Australia Board of Directors is to advise, govern and oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of CDH Australia so as to support the organisation’s mission and needs. Board positions are filled by volunteers.

Board vacancies

?TREASURER

Want to be appreciated for your fantastic financial skills? We’re seeking a Treasurer for 2 hours per week to help us govern the organisation as a member of the Board of Directors. Australia wide. Volunteer from home – anywhere in Australia.

?VICE PRESIDENT

Are you a go-getter that wants to give back to the community? We’re seeking a Vice-President for 2 hours per week to help us govern the organisation as a member of the Board of Directors. Volunteer from home – anywhere in Australia.

Support Services

We are also seeking expressions of interest for the following important volunteer role:

?  FAMILY-LIAISON-MANAGER

Do you love helping people? We’re seeking a passionate Family Liaison Manager to provide support services up to 4 hours per week to families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Volunteer from home – anywhere in Australia.

Register your interest

We are seeking nominations for the following Board member positions at the upcoming AGM on 12 October 2017.

Please email president@cdh.org.au by 30 September 2017.

 

About Us

We’re a volunteer led, grass roots, national organisation, supporting families and medical professionals along their CDH journey.

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia means being born with a hole in the diaphragm. The condition affects 1 in every 2,500 births. On average, 2 children each week are born with CDH in Australia.

The fatality rate is high. Families are shattered by the loss of their child. CDH survivors face ongoing health complications and surgeries. Emotional support is vital.

Our goals are simple:
-Reach all families affected by CDH
-Provide quality support and information
-Fund CDH research

Help us achieve our vision: no family to face CDH alone.

CDHA Constitution

Charity Information

Current Board of Directors

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Olivia Vivian

Olivia Vivian is an Olympic Gymnast, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, Australian Ninja Warrior, small business owner, Perth local and CDH survivor.

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