Tanglewood Students Stand Together

On the outside, Hannah Dillard appears to be a happy, healthy, giggly 2nd grader at Tanglewood in Mrs. Ensminger’s class. However, there is so much more going in that sweet little heart of hers.
Hannah was diagnosed with 2:1 Atrio Ventricular Block, Torsades de Pointes, and Long QT Syndrome the day she was born.
She had her very first surgery with a pacemaker implanted at only two days old. Along with daily medication, her conditions and symptoms are managed with follow up doctor appointments every three months.
Hannah is scheduled to have her next surgery in two years. She will have a defibrillator added and her pacemaker replaced.
Founded in 2001, the Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation (LPCF) provides grants to families across south central Louisiana to assist with travel and living expenses during their child’s inpatient cardiac surgeries and procedures.
In 2014, 73 local families received financial assistance, totaling over $50,000, and the needs continue to grow each year. On Feb. 12, Tanglewood participated in a Dollar Donation Heart Day. They collected and donated $530 to LPFC. Go Tanglewood!