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Hearts of Hope
   AUGUST E-NEWS
In This Issue
Angelina's Story
Ronald McDonald House
February "Day for Hearts"
Dinner Dance
Upcoming Event?
Summer Picnic
Benefit at Comerica Park
Run to benefit Mott Hospital
Quick Links
Angelina

Featured Story
Angelina, born in 2004 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Read how this beautiful little girl has triumphed over this  severe heart defect.
If you would like to share your child's story, please email us at: storiesofhope@heartsofhopemi.org
RMH
  Ronald McDonald House of Detroit is in desperate need
of food donations!
Whether you are a past, present of current friend of the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit, they need your help!

  Donations are currently being accepted!!

 The House is located at 3911 Beaubien - Detroit, MI 48201. Please call 313-745-5909 with any questions.

visit their website at:
www.rmhdet.org

Save the Date

Feb event

Hearts of Hope
Annual
"Day for
Hearts"
Celebration

Saturday, February 9th
Woodside Bible Church
Troy, MI
All families and children affected by congenital heart defects as well as the professionals who work with them are welcome.


Save the Date
Healing Hearts
Healing Hearts
 2008 5th Annual
Gala Dinner Dance


February 16th, 2008
from: 6pm - 12am
at the
Villa Penna's of Sterling Heights
Tickets are now on sale for $75/pp. Call 586-725-0233 or e-mail
 HealingHearts97@comcast.
net
to reserve your seat. All profits benefit Children's Hospital of Michigan and Hearts of Hope.

Do you have an upcoming event?
It is one of Hearts of Hope visions to help our community of heart families share their special event in honor of the many children born with a CHD every year. If you are organizing or participating in a fundraising opportunity, Hearts of Hope would like to support you.

Please
click here and give us information about your event so that we can share it with our heart community.

Hearts of Hope Links
Please be sure to update us if your home address, e-mail address or phone number have changed so that we can keep you informed of upcoming events.Thanks!

Greetings!

Hearts of Hope Classic a Success!!
  
golf Our 2nd Annual Golf Classic was a great success, raising over $15,000 for
 Hearts of Hope.

 
  
We could not have asked for a more perfect day of golf!! Thanks to all those that participated, volunteered their time and helped collect silent auction items. We look forward to seeing you all again at our 3rd Annual Golf Classic in the summer of 2008.
Details will follow in upcoming newsletters.

 
golf

Join us for our Annual
Hearts of Hope
Summer Picnic
Sunday, September 9th
Thelma Spencer Park

picnic
 When: Sunday, September 9th from 11:30am -  3:30pm


This is a FREE event to be enjoyed by families affected by congenital heart defects!
This year's event will once again be held at:

Thelma Spencer Park
3701 John R Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI

 We welcome all families and children affected by congenital heart defects as well as the professionals who work with them. We'll provide lunch as well as some fun activities for the kids. This is a wonderful opportunity to create friendships that will last a lifetime. Please RSVP at:  rsvp@heartsofhopemi.org  by September 2nd!

Gracepicnic

Click HERE to download our flyer!!

We look forward to seeing all of you!
Volunteers are needed. Please call 248-840-0907 or e-mail  heartsofhopemi@yahoo.com  if you're interested or if you have any further questions.



golf

Detroit tigers
Children's Health Night
at
Comerica Park will benefit

CHMChildren's Hospital of Michigan on
August 22, 2007
Children's Health Night to benefit the social work department of Children's Hospital of Michigan takes place on Wednesday, August 22 and tickets are $20. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Children's Hospital social work department. If you purchase more than 100 tickets, you may designate your department of your choice. Don't miss all the action as the Tigers play the Cleveland Indians.

 This offer is not available at the Comerica Park box office or through any ticket outlets.  Print this form to order your tickets. For more information or to order tickets via phone please contact Kelly Landis at (313) 745-0137 or e-mail klandis@dmc.org . You may also contact Saudia Twine at (313) 745-5373 or e-mail stwine@dmc.org .
 
golf

The Big House Big Heart Run to benefit the new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
mott hospital
The race starts and finishes at the University of Michigan's famous football stadium--The Big House.
This chip-timed 5K starts in the parking lot east of The Big House and the run
takes you through the University of Michigan's beautiful campus with a spectacular finish--a run through the Big House tunnel and onto the field. You'll finish on the 50 yard line and watch yourself on the Big House Big Screen!

Date and Time:
Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 9 am

Location:
University of Michigan Football Stadium

Cost: $28 prior to September 1, 2007; $30 after September 1, 2007; $35 race weekend $7 of the entry fee is a tax deductible contribution to the new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital and ALS Research.
 
stadiumRegister online at www.bighousebigheart.com 
or by mailing in this
Flyer
 U of M
golf
There are many events happening within our community. You are encouraged to click here for up to date information about these events.  Lastly, you are invited to share your child's story on our website which provides "hope" to new families beginning their heart journey. If you would like to help us offer this "hope" or if you have an existing CarePage set up and would like to share your child's CarePage, please e-mail us with your CarePage name or bio and photo to storiesofhope@heartsofhopemi.org . We appreciate your support. Together we will make a difference in the lives of those affected by congenital heart defects.
 
Sincerely,

Hearts of Hope S.E. Michigan
carepage
Stay Connected with Friends and Family during your child's hospitalization!

CarePages are private personalized Web pages provided to you as a FREE service by Hearts of Hope.
Starting a CarePage is easy! We can help you set yours up in less than 10 minutes. To get started click here and then on the CarePages logo!
Legal Disclaimer: The information contained is made available by Hearts of Hope for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute the services of a healthcare professional or to replace the medical advice of physicians. The reader should consult a physician in all matters relating to health issues.