Chris Le Mon

Chris's Story 

After undergoing open heart surgery just two days after his 24th birthday in 2021 to replace a damaged aortic valve, Chris believes he has been afforded a second chance in life. After this experience, he would like to use that second chance with the purpose of helping others in need of the same opportunity. Chris will be participating in multiple events over the course of 2023 including marathons, Spartan Races, triathlons, and more.

Updates

Chris will be celebrating the 2-year anniversary of his open heart surgery by running the Louisiana Marathon on January 15th, and raising money for the Children's Heart Foundation while doing so. 

Strengthen Our Mission

Chris and his family thank you for your generosity in donating to his fundraiser! With your help, we hope to impact the lives of children in need of life-saving procedures. As the date of his marathon approaches, we would love it if you went the *extra mile* to share his story and spread the word. Click the links below to share! 

The Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 1996 and is the country's leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. 

Our mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research.