Hearts of Hope


	Special Prayer Request 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 The Big House, Big Heart Posted on Jul 22, 2010 Join Hearts of Hope at the Big House Big Heart 5K, 10K & 1M fun run October 3, 2010. Gather your fellow runners, friends, families, neighbors and co-workers. This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to see the "Big House", get a little "cardio" exercise and meet other heart families all while raising much needed funding to support our mission! 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 Hearts of Hope Fall Picnic Posted on Aug 31, 2010 Please join us for the 6th annual Hearts of Hope picnic on Sunday, October 10th at 12 noon. We will be celebrating at Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills, MI. We welcome all families and friends affected by congenital heart defects as well as the health professionals who work with them. Hearts of Hope's own Andrew Locano and family featured on Channel 4 Posted on Apr 19, 2010 Andrew is four years old and has HLHS and lives in St. Clair Shores. He was recently granted a wish by Michigan' Rainbow Connection and was able to visit Disney World and spend time with his favorite baseball team, the Tigers. View the video! New Book "The Perfect Gift" Helps Children Understand The Heart Transplant Process Posted on Mar 4, 2010 This book is intended for ages 4-8, written in simple terms to help children understand the process of a heart transplant. 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. Introducing Birth Angel Doula Services, LLC Posted on Dec 17, 2007 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." 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 Recommended Reading Posted on Oct 7, 2007