A family's experience with their young daughter's health struggles is being shared. The daughter, who is now 2 and a half years old, was diagnosed with a heart condition before birth. Her condition worsened at 14 months old, and she was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which led to heart failure.

Further details about the daughter's story and her medical journey are available. The family is speaking out as an event approaches.

The event is the American Heart Association Heart Walk, taking place this November. A reporter connected with the family to learn more about their story.