Lauren Donoghue-Cinelli was born and raised in the Boston suburbs and was diagnosed with HCM when she was 16 years old. During a routine well-visit her pediatrician suggested having a heart murmur checked as a precaution. While all was well that year, two years later at the next check up she was diagnosed. HCM runs in her family, though she was the first diagnosed.

Nearly 25 years, two ICDs and six heart surgeries later, Lauren is thrilled to be volunteering with the HCMA!

Lauren does campaign marketing for an events company, working with healthcare and life science companies, and loves to read and buy books (which are two different hobbies!). Follow her bookstagram account @laurenlizlibrary to see recommendations, reviews and funny memes about reading! She loves spending time at her home-away-from-home, Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, and currently lives with her husband in the Boston suburbs, where they continue to debate getting a dog.

Follow her HCM Instagram account @laurenliz_hcmwarrior to follow her HCM journey!

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