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Hearts of Hope
  JULY E-NEWS
In This Issue
Heart Tranplantation
Warm Belly Wetsuits
New's about CHD's
Save the Date
Life Walk/Fun Run
7th Annual Tour des Lacs
HOH Merchandise
Quick Links
About Us
The Gift of Life
 
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Come help benefit the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan.

Come join us for a Tiger baseball game on July 19 at 7:05pm against Texas to benefit the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan. Tickets are $22 each ($5 from each ticket benefits the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan).

Click HERE for the flyer! 

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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
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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 10th for our HOH annual picnic!

Details and regisration form to come!!
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Join us for the 
 5th Annual Golf Classic
to benefit Hearts of Hope on
Friday, August 13th, 2010
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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.

To guarantee your reservation, please register by July 16th with payment.

Register HERE online and pay by credit card, debit card or e-check using PayPal.

Or, to register by mail,
download and complete this form.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

are available. To learn more about our sponsorships, please click HERE.
 
Order your golf shirts HERE
  
We need auction items!!

To submit silent auction items, gift certificates and raffle items, please click
HERE.
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Join Hearts of Hope at the
Big House Big Heart
10K, 5K & 1-Mile
 October 3, 2010.


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WALKERS, STROLLERS and WHEELCHAIRS WELCOME!

DATE: Sunday, October 3, 2010
PLACE: University of Michigan Football Stadium

 This is a unique event because it finishes on the University of Michigan's famous football field 50-yard-line! It is even more special because of the charitable component. A portion of each entry goes to several programs at the U of M Hospital, including C.S. Mott Children's Hospital along with Hearts of Hope!!

 You can participate as a runner, walker, wheeler or stroller or you can make a direct donation either on line or by mail to Hearts of Hope. Each donor and/or sponsor will be given a tax deductible card with our agency Tax ID number on it.

To register as a runner, walker or wheeler
click HERE

Make sure that you hit Hearts of Hope on the drop down when asked team name.

Once registered, please send an e-mail to heartsofhopemi@yahoo.com so we can add your name to our team roster.

To donate with a credit card, click HERE  and please make sure to choose Hearts of Hope as your selected charity.

To donate by mail, send check or money order to: Hearts of Hope, 3343 Vardon Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Make payable to: Hearts of Hope.
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We look forward to seeing you there!!

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SAVE A HEART
RIDE A BIKE!


TDLThe 8th Annual Tour des Lacs will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The official start is at 8:00 am. New this year is the Century Ride (100 miles)! Also offered are the 100K, 50K, 15K and Tiny Tot Tour. (Tiny Tot Tour begins at 10:00 am.) Begin recruiting your team members now and register at TDL4Charity.com! For more info, please view the TDL flyer. TDL4Charity.com

The Tour des Lacs raises money for the Congenital Heart Center at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Participants raising a minimum of $100 will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a bike, TDL jersey, gift baskets and more. The team with the most participants earns their team's name on the Traveling Trophy. Show the most team spirit and win the Team Spirit Award!

Also new for 2010 are the Commemorative TDL Jerseys. Visit TDL4Charity.com or call Kim at 810-750-8883 to begin your event training in style.


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Order your HOH
Merchandise  
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You can now bring awareness to the #1 birth defect by wearing one of our HOH awareness shirts.

NEW COLORS AND DESIGNS COMING SOON!

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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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.