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Hearts of Hope
  JULY E-NEWS
In This Issue
Heart Tranplantation
Warm Belly Wetsuits
New's about CHD's
Join us at Bowers Farm
Life Walk/Fun Run
7th Annual Tour des Lacs
HOH Merchandise
Quick Links
About Us
The Gift of Life
Tommy
Tommy Schomaker's
New Heart


After being on the heart transplant list for almost a year, Tommy received his heart transplant on June 3rd, 2009!

During his hospital stay, Tommy was visited by third baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Brandon Inge!

Click HERE to see the video of his dedicated home run hit and view Tommy's signature on his arm!!


Brandon Inge
Heart Transplantation
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http://www.giftoflifemichigan.org/showusyourheart/Default.aspx
A heart transplant is recommended for children who have serious heart dysfunction and will not be able to live without having the heart replaced. Some of the illnesses that affect the heart in this way include complex congenital (present at birth) heart disease and cardiomyopathy (disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively).

To learn more click HERE
Make your
cardiac kids'
water fun
warmer this summer!
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wetsuit.

Tired of watching you heart kids shiver all over with their lips turning various shades of of purple? Warm Belly Wetsuits insulate the body and keep kids warmer longer by slowing heat loss. Designed for water above 65° F, these wetsuits keep kids warmer and more comfortable, allowing them to be more attentive and to enjoy the water longer..
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-888 WARM KID (1-888-927-6543)
OR
Visit the website at:
WWW.WARMBELLY.COM

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Stay connected with other HOH members



Hearts of Hope would like to help our members stay connected to eachother through our 
"Sharing Program".
If you would like to share you childs CarePage, blog page or webpage with us to share with other HOH members, please e-mail us at:
ATT: Kristy
kshadik@comcast.net
with the name of your child's webpage.

In the News
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Featured below are some news articles  related to Congenital Heart Defects...
Research Improves Long-Term Treatment of Severe Heart Defect in Children

Genetic Factors Likely Responsible For Severe Heart Defect

In Complex Heart Defect Environment Plays Role

SAVE THE DATE
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Save the date and join us on Sunday, October 25th at Bowers Farm for our HOH annual picnic!

Details and regisration form to come!!
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GOLFERS & SPONSORS NEEDED
for the

 4th Annual Golf Classic
to benefit Hearts of Hope on
Friday, August 7th, 2009
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Come join us for a great day of golf at the beautiful
Boulder Pointe Golf Club and Banquet Center 
located in Oxford, MI.
 
Boulder PointeThe Club is set amidst 1,825 acres of breathtaking scenery and is a semi-private facility with the amenities of outstanding clubs worldwide.
Boulder Pointe is rated one of the top 50 courses in the state of Michigan.

golfThe event will begin at 10:00 am.  A golf package will include continental breakfast, open driving range, a 4-person scramble, lunch, premium bar, dinner, as well as a silent auction and awards reception.

Registration and sponsorships are very low this year!!
Please tell  your friends, family and co-workers about the outing!

To register for the event
as a participant or sponsor, you can register online, or click here to view the registration form and send in the completed form with your payment!


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

are available. To learn more about our sponsorships, please click HERE.

We need auction items!!

To submit silent auction items, gift certificates and raffle items, please click
HERE.


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Join Shay's Team for the Life Walk/Fun Run

Life Walk

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When: Saturday, July 25th at 8:30 am
 Where: Belle Isle

shayOn May 18, 2004 Shay received The Gift of Life, her new heart. Come out and help her family celebrate the miracle of donation with other transplant recipients, donor families and dedicated volunteers. Funds raised benefit public education about organ, tissue, eye, blood and bone marrow donation in Michigan.

Walk, run, stroll or skip around beautiful  Historic Belle Isle Park on either the 5K or mile routes.

Registration: $15.00 Walkers / $25.00 Runners Registrations will be taken on EVENT DAY.
Visit www.motteplifewalk.org or click HERE to download/print a registration form. 


For more information, you may call: (800) 482-4881 or email Lisa Ziff at: lisdorf@comcast.net.


"This is a really fun event. Last year, Shay's team came in second place for the largest team and we want to beat that and be the #1 TEAM from here on out. You can go to the web-site for more information and to sign up. Make sure you put "SHAY's TEAM" on your registration form and try to notify us so that we have enough "SHAY's TEAM" items for all our participants."
~Lisa Ziff, Shay's mother

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SAVE A HEART
RIDE A BIKE!


TDL bikeThe 7th Annual Tour des Lacs will again take bicyclists through the incredible landscapes of the Fenton area as they meander along its many lakes and ponds on Saturday, August 8, 2009. This casual ride is for everyone at every fitness level with 100% of the proceeds benefiting children born with heart defects and the families that support them through the U-M Congenital Heart Center.

For more info please view the brochure or call Kim at 810.750.8883. Save a Heart, Ride a Bike!

Click HERE for on-line information.
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CHD Awareness Shirts
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Bella
 now available
on-line!!
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You can now bring awareness to the #1 birth defect by wearing one of our HOH awareness shirts.
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Click HERE to order yours today!

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There are many happenings within our community. If you know of an upcoming event or fundraiser, please contact us with any information about the event. We also ask that you update us if your home address, e-mail or phone number has changed so that we may keep you informed of upcoming 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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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.