Seven Hearts in Seven Days: Preface and Giveaway

If you've been around you've noticed the changes this month.  My header, the links on the side.  All of this is because February is Heart Health Awareness Month and this cause is very close to my own heart.

See my son was born with a congenital heart defect, ebstein's anomaly.  We had no idea there were any problems with him until the day after he was born - and then I learned a lot more about the heart than I ever wanted to. Such as,

CHD is the most common birth defect, and the least common screened for.

It is in his honor, that Seven Hearts in Seven Days is presented to you.  Coinciding with Congenital Heart Defect Awareness week, February 7-14th, there will be guest posts from other heart Moms, and even a survivor each day.  Our finalle will actually be an eighth mom on February 14th along with a linky for all posts on CHD.

Please spread the word about CHD and come back each day to read the inspirational and heart wrenching stories from Moms across the country just like you!  Our goal is to spread awareness to all Mom's that CHDs are the number 1 birth defect.  If you choose to participate, we have a surprise for you.

A GIVEAWAY to support CHD awarness starts today February 6th and ends at 11:59pm EST on February 14th.  There will be three prizes that will be given to three random winners.  Winner A will recieve Godiva, Winner B will recieve a gift certificate and Winner C will win a necklace to benefit CHD awareness.

One box of Godiva Chocolate

One $20.00 gift certificate to Target

One Silver Plated Heart Necklace

To Enter:

You must leave a comment here that has one fact or statistic regarding CHDs.  Facts can be found on The Children's Heart Foundation or CHIN or the American Heart Association websites.  Please leave a different fact than the person before you.  (mandatory entry)

Extra Entries:

1. Grab the Seven Hearts button.  Leave a link where it can be found. (worth 2 entries)

2. Follow this blog (worth 1 entry)

3. Leave one comment each day on each day's guest post, then come back here and say which post you commented on. (worth 1 entry)

2/7/10 Our first heart belongs to Chloe
2/8/10 When your heart is broken
2/9/10 The Tale of a Survivor
2/10/10 When your heart needs fixing
2/11/10 Small Letters that Change your Life
2/12/10 It takes your breathe away
2/13/10 When the heart stops moving

2/14/10 When your Heart is Gone

4. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway using the text below. Leave the link to your tweet in your comment here. (worth one entry daily)

I entered to win a heart at #sevenhearts - Join us at http://tinyurl.com/ygdbow8 and raise awareness for #CHD too!

5. Refer someone to the Seven Hearts series, their first comment must contain you as their referral (worth 3 entries)

5.  Blog about Seven Hearts and this Giveaway (must have more information about Heart Defects than about this giveaway)  (worth 7 entries).

Be sure to leave a seperate comment for each entry and your email address if it is not in your profile.

Giveaway will end on February 14th at 11:59pm ET. The winners will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to US residents only.

Note to all CHD Bloggers: Join inLinkx on Feb. 14 with your awareness blog - lets spread the word!