Fundraising
Brave little Hearts For Michael and Friends,
Recognizes
PA HLHS DAY 2021
MARCH 6th
Today’s Empowerment Challenge: List; words quotes, and phrases that invoke, motivate and EMPOWER the CHD WARRIORS.
"Words Matter"
Words incite us, inspire us, make us fall in love, go to war and Save Lives.
WHAT IS HLHS? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. As the baby develops during pregnancy, the left side of the heart does not form correctly. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is one type of congenital heart defect. Congenital means present at birth. Because a baby with this defect needs surgery or other procedures soon after birth, HLHS is considered a critical congenital heart defect (CCHD).
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome affects a number of structures on the left side of the heart that do not fully develop, for example:
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The left ventricle is underdeveloped and too small.
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The mitral valves is not formed or is very small.
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The aortic valve is not formed or is very small.
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The ascending portion of the aorta is underdeveloped or is too small.
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Often, babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome also have an atrial septal defect, which is a hole between the left and right upper chambers (atria) of the heart.
PAST EVENTS
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Monthly CHOP – CICU Family Lounge Meal February 13, 2019 CHD Awareness Week
PA CHD HLHS DAY – Facebook Candlelight Awareness March 6, 2017 in Memory of Our Charter Member Michael R Winchester who passed on March 6, 2017 from Critical Congenital Heart Disease – Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Michael’s Birthday Celebration – Toy drive for the CHOP CICU, Child life Development and Family Lounge on March 26th
ANNUAL CONGENITAL HEART WALK
Date: June 10, 2018
Location: Philadelphia Zoo
About: The Congenital Heart Walk shows the nation how a team of inspired individuals can join together to make a difference. Funds raised will support the missions of two national nonprofit organizations who are uniting to fight CHD – Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) and The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF).
Commissioners of Montgomery County made a connection with Brave little Hearts. Partnerships and Sponsorships are key in spreading CHD Awareness. It know, no party or race.
About: National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
Family Bingo Night,
Annual Fundraiser –
Second Saturday of December Partnership:
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Central Montco Technical High School
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Kids Need More Nonprofit
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Victory Church - Audubon, PA
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Merck Pharercitials