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Featured Story
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Brandon, born in 2000 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Read how this brave young boy has triumphed over this severe heart defect. |
| If you would like to share your child's story, please email us at: storiesofhope@heartsofhopemi.org |
Save the Date
The Heart of a Child's
2nd Annual
Dinner and Silent Auction.
Saturday,
February 2nd, 2008.
The Heart of a Child is a non-profit organization benefiting children with congenital heart defects through Cardiovascular research at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
To learn more:
www.theheartofachild.net
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Save the Date
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. |
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Do you have an upcoming event?
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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. |
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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!
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Greetings!
Please join Hearts of Hope for
communityday
Saturday, November 10th, 2007
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
What is Community Day?
Community Day is an annual fundraising event designed to provide 501c3 nonprofit organizations with a fun and easy way to raise money.
When is it?
Community Day takes place on Saturday, November 10th, 2007, at a family of stores:
Bon-Ton, Elder-Beerman, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Herberger's, Younkers, and Parisian. Stores open early at 6 a.m., and stay open late.Find a store near you.
How does it work?
Hearts of Hope can sell coupon booklets to the public for $5 each, keeping 100% of the proceeds! Each booklet contains coupons valid during the Community Day One Day Sale on November 10th.
What will customers receive in each booklet?
With each $5 coupon booklet purchase, customers receive:
· One $10 coupon, good toward any item of $10 or more (exclusions apply)
· Eight additional coupons, each good for up to 20% off one item (exclusions apply)-in addition to the special One Day Sale prices.
See the sample booklet.How do we get booklets?
Please contact us if you would like to buy or sell booklets prior to the One Communtiy Day Sale or if you are interested in setting up a Hearts of Hope table at one of the participating stores!!
Where do we sell booklets?
You can sell booklets on your own, and in stores before and during the event. Please contact us if you are interested in setting up a Hearts of Hope table at one of your local partcipating stores!!
There is NO minimum number of booklets to sell?
Are there any selling guidelines we must follow when selling booklets in-store?
Yes, here are the basic guidelines when selling in the stores:
· All members must be age 16 or older, or accompanied by an adult.
· Dress appropriately-no jeans, sweatpants or shorts. School/organization uniforms or t-shirts may be worn.
· No eating on the selling floor or at selling tables.
· Cell phone use on the selling floor or at selling tables is prohibited.
· Always act professional and treat customers in a friendly manner.
· Organization members must report to their assigned stores at the beginning of their scheduled shifts.
· Each member must sign in with the store manager or Community Day Event Coordinator at the Gift Wrap desk at the start of the shift and sign out upon completion of shift.
· Organization contact is required to report weekly booklet selling results.
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Severe heart defect likely caused by genetic factors |
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's find HLHS carries high recurrence risk.
Click HERE to read more!!
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Save a Heart
Celebration!
The 15th annual
Save A Heart Celebration
will be held on November 9, 2007 with all proceeds to benefit the Michigan Congenital Heart Center. The celebration will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday November 9, 2007, at the Michigan League in Ann Arbor. Save A Heart hopes to provide sufficient funds to meet the needs of all the families of children with heart disease and provide further educational and research opportunities for the health care providers at the Michigan Congenital Heart Center.
The event will feature 150 wines available for tasting from around the world, along with food samples from Ann Arbor area restaurants as well as a silent auction and live jazz performed by Community High musicians. The silent auction will include items such as Disney World Vacation, jewelry, children's items, Michigan memorabilia and much more.
Tickets are $60 per person. You can print an order form or contact Marilyn Hawkins at 734-936-9134 , email: samh@umich.edu.
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| 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 |
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