Hearts of Hope


	Special Prayer Request On Wednesday, May 20th, God chose to take Ethan home. We rejoice to know that he is no longer in pain; however, our hearts ache beyond expression. Ethan touched many lives and we will never forget his joyful smile and his zest for life. Please continue to pray for Chris, Sandy, Carson, and Carleigh in these darkest of hours. You may visit www.carepages.com and enter Ethansheart to leave a message, view arrangements and read Ethan's incredible story. Thanks for praying! Tommy Schomaker received his new heart on June 3rd, 2009. To read Tommy's story and to leave a note of encouragement, please visit www.carepages.com and enter: ThomasEarl. Also, click this link to see a short news video about Tommy: http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/17049523/index.html or watch Tommy with Brandon Inge at http://www.annarbor.com/sports/tigers-third-baseman-brandon-inge-remains-a-hero-at-cs-mott-childrens-hospital/. Would you like to post your prayer request here? Please contact Bethany with your prayer request.


	Intro Welcome to the Hearts of Hope website! Hearts of Hope is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in the Metro-Detroit area and was founded by a group of mothers whose children all share a complex heart defect. We are dedicated to providing support, hope, resources, and networking to families affected by congenital heart defects. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you! How Hearts of Hope Was Started Our Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board View our Online Image Gallery Connect with Other Members with our New Forums Browse our Online Archive of E-Newsletters


	Fundraisers 2nd Annual Jack of Hearts Bowling Fundraiser Posted on Jan 16, 2010 Please join us for the 2nd Annual Jack of Hearts Bowling Fundraiser to be held Sunday, February 21 at Kingswood Lanes in Clinton Twp! All proceeds will benefit Hearts of Hope. The Heart of a Child's 4th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Posted on Nov 30, 2009 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. 2010 Heart Angels Calendar is ready for purchase! Posted on Nov 30, 2009 The 2010 Heart Angels Calendar is ready for ordering!!! Help support Hearts of Hope and the families of children with heart defects. All profits from the sale of this calendar will be donated to Hearts of Hope. Lil' Hearts 2nd Annual Scrapbook Charity Event Posted on Oct 20, 2009 An event for Hearts of Hope in memory of Liliana Joy Sherman on March 20, 2010 from 2-10 pm at the Fraser Lions Club. Now sold out! Call to be placed on the waiting list. Inspirational Jewelry & The Hope Statement Necklace Created by Tommy Schomaker's Aunt Now Available! Posted on Aug 26, 2009 Tommy Schomaker's aunt, Patty Sweeney, was inspired by the Schomaker family's walk of faith and has designed a line of inspirational jewelry including the Hope Statement Necklace. Help raise money for CHD Research! Buy a cookbook! Posted on Aug 25, 2009 Aidan and his mom, Jamie, were interviewed by Fox 2 News! Heart mom, Jamie LaForest and Grammie Becky, have created a cookbook in honor of Aidan, his heart buddies, and in remembrance of all the heart angels.


	News and Announcements Find HOH on Facebook! Posted on Feb 8, 2010 We have created a Facebook group page for Hearts of Hope members to connect and share. Please check it out! Day For Hearts Celebration Posted on Dec 19, 2009 Our annual Day for Hearts Celebration was a great time! View the special video montage, created by Stephanie, here or on our Facebook group page! Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Costs Posted on May 16, 2008 The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation has announced that new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans. Click to read more. Heart Dad and Inspirational Writer, Scott Newport is Featured Blogger in Exceptional Parent Magazine Posted on Dec 17, 2007 Scott Newport lives in Michigan with his three children and wife, Penni. His son, Evan, now five-years-old, is diagnosed with Noonan's syndrome and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. If Scott had a bumper sticker on his car, it would read: "Proud Parent of a PICU Soldier." Introducing Birth Angel Doula Services, LLC Posted on Dec 17, 2007 Heart Mom Stephanie continues to encourage and inspire Posted on Dec 2, 2007 Stephanie Husted is a free-lance poet who has a child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She enjoys encouraging other families through the written word. She lives in Michigan with her husband and two sons, Colin and Braeden. New! Tips on Managing a Low Sodium Diet Posted on Dec 2, 2007 Introducing the Dearborn Speech and Sensory Center Posted on Oct 8, 2007 Dearborn Speech and Sensory Center, Inc., (DSSC) was established in 2001 by Certified Speech Language Pathologist Lori Shaffer. Recommended Reading Posted on Oct 7, 2007