
The Hopeful Hearts Foundation was founded by Adam and Terra Chez, parents of twins Gracie and Luke, both their twins were born with congenital heart defects.
Luke and Gracie were born February 9, 2005 at Long Beach Memorial hospital and within 48 hours were flown to Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. Gracie had her first open heart surgery on February 14, 2005. The same day our sweet son Luke had a catheterzation to determine if he also would need open heart surgery. On the morning of January 9, 2008 their sweet baby girl Gracie passed away.
April of 2008 Hopeful Hearts was established.
Our foundation has been formed on principles that will help build both awareness and support for all families that have been affected by Congenital Heart Disease. We are committed to help fund research for heart valve replacement and for the care involved form the corrective surgery through the integral healing and recovery process. Through this foundation it is our Hope that we will promote children’s health while honoring our son Luke and always carrying on the memory of our Daughter Gracie. Our life was forever changed after the passing of our daughter Gracie. Our hope now is to find a way to bring hope to families with children of congenital heart defects.
On November 8, 2008 Hopeful Hearts is excited to present a charity event called “A Night to Remember.” The event will be held at Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, California. This is going to be an unforgettable night featuring a silent auction, guest speakers, dinner and entertainment, with all proceeds being given to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. As part of the silent auction we are going to feature a number of unique packages and we are hoping that “your company” will be able to contribute to our inaugural auction and help children battling congenital heart disease.
If you’d like to support the Hopeful Hearts Foundation do so by filling out the In-Kind Donation Form.
CONTACT INFORMACTION
Hopeful Hearts
P.O. Box 8255
Newport Beach, CA 92658
terrachez@hopeful-hearts.org
http://hopeful-hearts.org