Welcome to the Portland Chapter of It’s My Heart! Our chapter serves the Portland area, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you are interested in joining, helping, or supporting our efforts in this region.
Donate to Daniel Rickard
Daniel Rickard, parent of 7 year old Daniel who is in need of a heart and lung transplant. The family is in need of donations because the surgeries will be in St. Louis and the family lives in the Portland area. At any U.S. Bank donate to Account #153563317822 to help.
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Lars Larson on KXL Radio
Olympian Shaun White Interviewed
about his CHD at the Dew Tour in Portland
Made of five major events that take place over the course of five months, the Dew Tour is the first ever action sports tour running since 2005.
It’s My Heart meetings are a wonderful place to learn more about CHD and meet other parents and family members that are going through similar situations. Check the calendar below for our scheduled meetings and other events.
The Governor of Oregon Declares February 7 – February 14, 2010
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
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 is a list of ways we reach out to our community.
We Got Heart
“We Got Heart” is a nationwide support group specifically geared towards ages 12-19 for all those affected by CHD including family and friends. This is a safe place where teens can talk freely amongst each other about CHD, it’s implications and lifestyle management. Click here to become a member of We Got Heart.
Keep your eyes peeled for exciting upcoming events like:
Stadium Night in your area (Sports Team)
Annual Retreat
Monthly meetings with guest speakers and fun activities
Participate and get involved by:
Stuffed Animal Drive for the Comfort Bags
Snack Drive for Care Packages
Pennies for Heart Drive
Participate in Annual IMH National CHD Awareness Walk as a form of community service
Visit our discussion board to talk with other teens.
If you’d like a reference letter for college applications, inquire here wgh@itsmyheart.org.
Click here for a printable flyer and Drive Request Letter to hold your own Hugs for Kids Stuffed Animal Drive.
For any questions or comments contact the National We Got Heart Director, at wgh@itsmyheart.org.
Big Hearts
It’s My Heart would like to thank the following contributors for their generous donations on behalf of IMH Portland. Without their support, IMH could not continue to grow and support those affected by Congenital Heart Defects.
Thank you!
First Place, Inc.
Outdoor Kitchens
Frank Raethke
Carolyn Anderson at A-1 Income Tax and Bookkeeping, Inc.
Because this list is always a work in progress, we might accidentally leave certain key sponsors off the list. Please let us know if we have left your name off the list by mistake by emailing us at info@itsmyheart.org.
Thank you!
