We invite you to join Mended Little Hearts of Phoenix this February to help spread Congenital Heart Defect Awareness. 
 

Answering the Who, What, When, Where and How's about CHD's:
WHAT is a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)?  
  • Congenital Heart Defects are structural defects in the heart.   

WHO is affected by Congenital Heart Defects?  
  • Congenital heart defects are America’s and every country’s #1 birth defect. Nearly one of every 100 babies is born with a CHD.    (The Children's Heart Foundation)

WHEN is CHD Awareness Week?   
  • FEBRUARY 7th - 14th  
WHY it is important to help spread CHD Awareness?
By educating the public, we can help:
  • improved early diagnosis,
  • additional funding for support and educational services, scientific research, and 
  • access to quality of care for our children and adults.


WHERE change begins........With YOU! 

HOW can YOU HELP spread CHD Awareness??

Run for CHD Awareness by registering for the Roar 'N Run Virtual Half Marathon.

We are VERY excited to announce our 2nd annual #VirtualRace event for the whole family for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week--February 7-14. You can do this event anywhere and anyhow--and you have a whole week to get it done.

How do I do a virtual Roar 'N Run race? 

Click Here to Register.  Start with any distance, anytime and anywhere over the course of one week--CHD Awareness Week, February 7-14-- until you reach 13.1 miles. You can walk, jog or run every day, every other day, or all in one day! You can do it outside, on a treadmill, at your gym, an indoor track, in your neighborhood or any other location you choose. You can use apps to track your mileage, post it to our Facebook page, and help motivate others to join in too! 

We ask that you use the following hashtags when posting about the event: #RoarNRun, #VirtualRace, #CHDAware and #MLH

We LOVE to see your pictures! Please post them to this event and share your accomplishments with us!!



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Spread The Word about Congenital Heart Defects.

The best way to get people talking about Congenital Heart Defects is to start the conversation.  Share the facts, let's get people talking!  


Spread Awareness through Social Media

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In an age where the majority of the world connects through platforms like Facebook and twitter; posting CHD Facts and sharing your stories is a great way to spread CHD Awareness!!

Follow us on our Facebook page for ideas on posts and fun challenges to spread awareness!

Are you ready to ‪#‎RockYourScar‬? The Rock Your Scar Instagram photo contest helps raise awareness of congenital heart disease (CHD) in kids and adults. It also empowers those living with CHD—letting them know they can be proud of their scars—that they are strong and brave. 

https://www.facebook.com/MendedLittleHe…/app_515720611858523

Submissions will be judged based on overall photo quality and creativity within our theme. While the name of the contest is "Rock Your Scar" the goal is that every kiddo and adult with CHD views themselves in a positive light and can see photos of other strong survivors "like them" - scars not necessary. 

A BIG thank you to Valerie Azlynn for being a judge once again, and for Rocking Her Scar!!

The contest period is January 17-February 14, 2015 - we can't wait to see all the entries!

Everyone Can Do Something, Including Businesses.

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Does your company or a company you know want to help? 


Here's how businesses can get involved:
  • Host a Care Bag Drive
  • Participate in Selling "Dollar Hearts"
  • Post a "(Your Company Name) Supports CHD Awareness" Sign. 

For more information or to obtain a sign for your company, please contact us at: PhoenixAZ@MendedLittleHearts.org


THANK YOU!!!!
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SPONSOR A Bravery BAG

Mended Little Hearts of Phoenix offers support to families in the hospital is through our Bravery Bag Program. 

Either weekly or bi-weekly one of accredited Mended Little Hearts of Phoenix parent volunteers  delivers bravery bags to parents whose children are going through surgeries, heart procedures, or extended stays to offer them a little comfort. 


A $30 donation will help us continue to provide Bravery Bags to our heart families.  
Items Included in Bravery Bags
  • Travel Sized Toiletries: Shampoo*, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Hand sanitizer, Deodorant (for men and women), Chapstick;
  • Single-use laundry detergent;
  • New Stuffed Animals/Blankets;
  • Playing Cards*;
  • Crossword Puzzles, Wordsearches, Sodoku*;
  • Coloring Book & Crayons*
  • Gum, Mints, Chocolate;
  • Tissues*;
  • Journals/Notebooks*
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WEAR RED ON FEBRUARY 7-14TH FOR YOUR HEART HERO