# @childrensphila on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_EiWzPL4i
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29201895-childrensphila-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/4002f9d41c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-02-12T20:03:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Children's Hospital (@ChildrensPhila) — https://gondola.cc/ChildrensPhila

## Caption

Diagnosed in utero with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a #congenitalheartdefect, 18-year-old Antonio still remembers coming to our Cardiac Center throughout his childhood for check-ups. He also remembers that from about the age of 6, he would ask his cardiologist the same question at each visit: “Can I play football?” And every time he asked, the answer was no...until it wasn’t. 

This #HeartMonth, click the link in our bio to read more about Antonio's journey with #HLHS and how our Fontan Rehabilitation, Wellness, Activity and Resilience Development Program (FORWARD) team helped him pursue his football dreams. ❤️

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## Tags

congenitalheartdefect, hlhs, heartmonth

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