Appeal Week 2009

Sunday 24 - Saturday 30 May 2009

@Heart's (formerly Heart Children New Zealand) Annual 2009 Appeal Week (previously known as
Heart Kids Week) ran from 24-30 May.

It was a fabulous week people everywhere were talking about Heart Children New Zealand.  We had awesome media coverage through the papers; there were billboards of Connor around the country; our kids were talking about their heart conditions on the radio; we had great exposure with our television commercial - all in all an overwhelming feeling that people are beginning to know that Heart Children New Zealand exists, and that we are here to support children and families throughout the country.

Money raised is still coming in, but we are looking like we will raise a similar amount to 2008, which is fantastic in the current climate!

Heart Childrens Week 2008 – A Huge Success

A donation in a bucket at Heart Children's National Street Appeal, a ribbon worn, a cold plunge in the Heart Stopper Challenge, a gift of time or services - whatever the contribution and no matter the size, each gesture combined with thousands of others to make this year's Heart Kids Week a huge success.

Our heart felt thanks.

Heart Children Awareness Week is held annually at the end of May. During Awareness Week, Heart Children New Zealand members and parents, co-ordinate a variety of awareness and fundraising activities.

Heart Children New Zealand hopes to raise significant funds to provide essential services for Heart Children and their families and to develop and support a national network of family support workers. These people assist Heart Children and their families when they return home from hospital and attempt to resume their normal lives.