Help Marilyn raise money

Guess what? I'm diving into something completely new – I'm running in the Falmouth Road Race for the very first time! Yup, you read that right, this non-runner is hitting the pavement to support an amazing cause in her first race everrrr. 

I'm thrilled to be supporting the Heart Warrior Foundation, which does incredible work for children diagnosed with congenital heart defects and their families.

But here's the thing – I need your help! Running may not be my forte, but fundraising? That's where you come in. Your donations will go straight to the Heart Warrior Foundation, providing vital support and resources to brave young warriors and their families. So, if you're able, please consider chipping in to help me reach my goal and support this incredible cause. Every dollar counts, and together, we can make a real impact.

Some info about the Heart Warrior Foundation below...

The Heart Warrior Foundation is a Massachusetts based Nonprofit 501c3 (EIN 81-3998870) (MA AG 063269). Our foundation supports children diagnosed with congenital heart defects and their families and medical professionals, specifically through Boston Children's Hospital.  We accomplish this through our many programs aimed at a variety of aspects of CHDs. Our foundation programs include the following:

• Thomas Heilner Memorial Scholarship - yearly $1000 scholarship given to a student pursuing a career in the field of medicine.

• Thomas Sauvigne Memorial Scholarship – 2 yearly $5000 scholarships given to Boston Children’s Hospital nurses pursuing higher education.

• Boston Children’s Hospital Heart Center Donation – Monetary donations to the Heart Center.

• In 2021, we developed a specific fund called “The Peggy Fund” at Boston Children’s Hospital for the mental health and wellness of cardiac nurses.  Since its inception, we have donated $225,000

• In 2023, we developed a specific fund called the Thomas Heilner Legacy Fund at Boston Children’s Hospital to assist the cardiac translational research lab.  This lab assists with cardiac research and improving outcomes.  This fund was started with $100,000.

• Donation to research studies in the field of congenital heart defects.

• Inpatient Meal Program – Yearly donations of $25 Boston based restaurant gift cards to inpatient families at Boston Children’s Hospital.

• BCH Cupcake Parties - Monthly sponsored cupcake parties on the cardiac floor at Boston Children’s Hospital.

• Medical ID Bracelet Program – Donation of medical ID bracelets for children affected by congenital heart defects.

• Tommy Tree Program – Donation of memorial plaque and planting of trees of families’ choosing for children who have passed away from congenital heart defects.

• Healing with Happiness Program – give CHD children a New England experience, trip, gift, or “wish” of their choosing.