Lifesaving Nitric Oxide Fund To Reduce Pulmonary Hypertension In addition to being a by-product of cigarette smoke and rush hour traffic, nitric oxide is used in pediatric intensive care. The inner lining of blood vessels uses nitric oxide to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax, thereby increasing blood flow. By dilating the veins there is less blood returned to the heart, thereby decreasing the heart's work. We've been using this frequently after surgery with our kids and it has been critical to our lifesaving work. Please give today to ensure that these surgeries are not in vain - that we are able to deal with both the cause and the effects of congenital heart disease in these dear Iraqi children. Molecule of the Year (1992) - Nitric Oxide

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Arya Awake and Eating Chocolate Pudding

February 22, 2008 by Jeremy 

It was a wonderful sight to see little Arya laying peacefully in his bed in ICU.  Just one day after seeing him struggle with his blood pressure he is now in good stable condition.  He is off mechanical ventilation, awake and even able to eat chocolate pudding as well as being able to drink a little milk.  Sounds like he’s on his way.  His mom is so relieved and encouraged. I can never find her in one place for very long.  She is going around the corridors telling everyone the story of why she has such a smile on her face.  We love to see this kind of joy that only a grateful heart can display.

Jeremy Courtney lives and loves in Iraq as a co-founder and Executive Director of the Preemptive Love Coalition. He's also the father of two spectacular children, and married to the lovely Jessica Courtney. When not absorbed in PLC work he can be found writing songs and singing about hope and future.

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