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Doctor's Christmas Song Unites Young Heart Patients
14 Dec
Summary
- A consultant wrote a Christmas song for children with heart conditions.
- The choir, Cân o'r Galon, connects families facing cardiac issues.
- Congenital heart conditions affect one in 140 children annually.
A heartwarming initiative has emerged from Ysbyty Glangwili, Carmarthen, where a pediatric heart consultant, Dr. Sian Jenkins, has penned a touching Christmas song. Titled "Pob Un Plentyn" (Every Child), the melody is intended for a choir comprised entirely of young patients with heart conditions.
This unique choir, known as Cân o'r Galon, serves as a vital support system, uniting families navigating the challenges of cardiac issues. Its aim is to foster a sense of community and shared experience among those touched by heart problems.
One mother from Pembrokeshire expressed how the song has provided solace and a valuable outlet for connection. Statistically, the British Heart Foundation reports that congenital heart conditions arise during fetal development, impacting approximately one in 140 children each year, with some diagnoses occurring much later.
