As a group, we provide non-medical support to those affected by CHD through a variety of means and work to educate the public on Congenital Heart Defects. The following are some of ways we reach out to our community.
Pennies for the Heart Drive & CHD Awareness Program
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If you would like to help us raise CHD awareness and interested in this program, please write us at: ne@itsmyheart.org.
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Comfort Bag Hospital Program
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Comfort Bags are given to families with children who are in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units in Hospitals across New England. The It’s My Heart New England Chapter collects the items to stuff inside the bags by holding Comfort Bag Drives.
Items currently needed:
♥ Disposable Cameras w/ Flash
♥ Small or Medium Size Stuffed Animals (must be new!)
♥ Blank Drawing Pads or Coloring Books
♥ Puzzle Books
♥ Pens
♥ Tissue Packs – mini pocket size
♥ Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
♥ Bottled Water
If you would like to hold a Comfort Bag Drive to support It’s My Heart New England Chapter, please write us at: ne@itsmyheart.org.
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Hugs for Kids Drive
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Hold a Hugs for Kids Drive to collect stuffed animals for Comfort Bags!
Collect small to medium sized stuffed animals (6 – 12 inches) to donate to the It’s My Heart New England Comfort Bags. All stuffed animals must be new and appropriate for any age child recipient.
If you would like to hold a Hugs for Kids Drive to support It’s My Heart New England Chapter, please write us at: ne@itsmyheart.org.
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Gift Cards Drive
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Hold a Gift Cards Drive to collect gift cards for families in Cardiovascular and Pediatric Intensive Care Units across New England.
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♥ Au Bon Pain
♥ Boloco
♥ Bertuccis
♥ Bruegger Bagels
♥ Burger King
♥ CVS Pharmacy
♥ Domino Pizza
♥ Dunkin Donuts |
♥ Kohl’s
♥ McDonalds
♥ Panera Bread
♥ Starbucks
♥ Stop and Shop
♥ Target
♥ Uno Chicago
♥ Walmart |
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| If you would like to hold a Gift Cards Drive to support It’s My Heart New England Chapter, email us at: ne@itsmyheart.org |
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Craft Supplies Drive
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Crafts Supplies are given to families with children who are in the Cardiovascular and Pediatric Intensive Care Units in Hospitals across New England for our Scrap-booking and Craft Program.
Guidelines:
♥ Everything must be new!
♥ Appropriate for any age!
If you would like to hold a Craft Supplies Drive to support It’s My Heart New England Chapter, please write us at: ne@itsmyheart.org.
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