"Love, Loss, and Charity" with Dana Vavalle of Cesco's Heart

What do we do when life hits us hard, and unimaginable tragedy becomes our new reality? While few of us can fathom the loss of a child, this is exactly what happened to Dana Vavalle and her husband John. On this episode we hear their story and how they navigated their grief after the loss of their young son Francesco and their founding of their non-profit Cesco’s Heart to honor the memory of their son. 

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Cesco's Heart was founded by John and Dana Vavalle in 2012 when their first-born son, Francesco lost his battle with his heart defect. They began this non-for-profit organization to support the research and advancements in treatments for children with heart disease.  Cesco’s Heart donates 100% of their proceeds to Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute.  John and Dana Vavalle are members of Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Presidents Society and often visit the patients and their families bringing them special items during the holidays and other occasions.  Cesco’s Heart holds their annual fundraiser every fall to raise money and raise awareness for this important cause they hold dear to their heart.