DARIUS'S HEART IS WHERE PEACE OF MIND STARTS
"Leave a legacy that not only you and the rest of your coaches will remember, but leave a legacy that will be remembered by the coaches and players 100 years from now." ~Darius Minor
HELPING MAKE SURE YOUNG ATHLETES PLAY WITH A HEALTHY HEART
If you want to help us on our mission to fund research to continue the advancement in treatment, prevention and diagnosis of CHD. Also raise awareness to young athletes and parents of the risk of an undetected CHD. The signs, symptoms and testing for CHD in youth and teens. We would very much appreciate your support. Set up your donation to Darius's Heart today. It’s easy and most importantly, it will make a major difference in the lives of so many. Contact us today to learn more or click below to donate now.
OUR INSPIRATION AND MISSION
The Darius's Heart Foundation was inspired by the sudden death of Darius Minor. Darius, the 18-year-old son of Charity Wines, died July 24, 2018 of acute aortic dissection with cardiac tamponade, with cardiovascular disease as a contributing factor. Darius was a standout athlete in multiple sports. He passed physical exams and never had any signs or symptoms of any cardiovascular issues. Darius was a loving and caring young man with a huge heart. He was always positive and had a smile on his face. His death impacted many from his hometown, to the University of Maine where his death occurred on the football field. Darius had received an offer to play D1 football at UMaine and visited the campus on February 02, 2018, he signed with UMaine and arrived on campus July 08, 2018. Only sixteen days after arriving, during a football practice, his life ended.
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At Darius's Heart we are committed to funding research for Congenital or Structural Heart Disease. We want to ease the burden on families that have a child receiving medical help due to CHD, by helping with utilities, rent/mortgages, medical bills, etc. We have a determination to educate parents and youth about signs and symptoms of CHD, testing needed especially when participating in sports. Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, which is most often due to a heart abnormality.
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We are dedicated to this mission in honor of Darius A. Minor, an amazing, loving son, brother and friend.
HOW WE HELP
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED
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FUNDING RESEARCH TO CONTINUE THE ADVANCEMENTÂ OF TREATMENTS, PREVENTION AND DIAGNOSIS.
EDUCATING PARENTS AND YOUNG ATHLETESÂ ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AND THE RISK OF AN UNDETECTED CHD.
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