Hello. My name is Jonathan and I am honored to be a Children's Hospital 2017 Ambassador. When I was 2 days old, 14 years ago, a team from Children's Hospital discovered that my aorta was not properly connected to my heart, meaning it was hard for my body to get the blood it needed to survive. I had a 10 hour emergency surgery when I was 4 days old and weighed 5 lbs which saved my life. I have had several other procedures and excellent cardiac care throughout my life. I am now in 8th grade, love sports and my friends, and am on the honor roll. I am so grateful for Children's!! If it were not for the Heart Institute, I would not be here today, so I want to make sure other children who face the same problems I did have access to the same outstanding care I received. Thank you!!