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HeartKids SA NEW PREMISIS
Home Services of South Australia have proudly donated the use of office space for HeartKids SA!
IKEA SUPPORTS AWARENESS MONTH
Ikea supports HeartKids by hosting a Ballroom Party and part proceeds of sale of heart cushions going to HKSA!
February is HeartKids Awareness Month
HeartKids Awareness Month – February 2010
We have many events, activities and fundraisers planned for February – more information coming soon…
Cuppa for Kids
We are pleased to launch a new program, Cuppa for Kids, and encourage everyone to host a morning tea to support HeartKids in its work to address the needs of congenital heart disease. Click on the link below to visit the Cuppa for Kids website.
Children with Heart Conditions - online booklet
A great resource for parents of a child with a heart condition
HeartKids Events
Heart Conditions - Detailed information for parents
HeartKids is pleased to offer this new online resource for people wishing to know more about the various heart conditions. The site includes details on tests, procedures and operations along with details on health and nutrition, exercise, schooling, adult congenital heart issues. Click link to view: Heart Conditions – Detailed information
Heart Disease & Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of increased risk, especially for women with a history of heart disease. The risks are manageable in most cases. Women with a history of heart disease need careful and more frequent medical observation during pregnancy. Because the risk varies for each woman, it is essential that you discuss your own situation with your doctor before getting pregnant. If you become unexpectedly pregnant, you should notify your doctor without delay so that the remainder of the pregnancy can be carefully planned and managed.
HeartKids Australia CEO wins National Award
HeartKids CEO Neil McWhannell, has won the Equity Trustees Not for Profit CEO of the Year Award for First Year Achiever.
Dr. Gavin Wheaton HKSA’s First Patron
Dr. Gavin Wheaton has proudly accepted this position as HeartKids Sa’s Patron. A more worthy candidate could not be desired by HKSA!
City to Bay a Huge Success for HKSA
Approximately 150 registered HeartKids participants were among the biggest City to Bay Fun Run in the events History!
HeartKids Christmas Cards
Please support HeartKids this Christmas by purchasing your Christmas Cards from the following site:
HeartKids Christmas Cards
Lee Running the City Bay for HeartKids
HeartKids Australia Board member and former HKSA Chairman Lee Morgan might be a bit slower on the track these days, but his motivation continues to out-run his fellow participants.
photo courtesy of http://www.adelaidenow.com.au
City Bay Fun Run
Are you entering the City Bay this year? Would you like to support HeartKids SA while you do it? Or would you like to join other HeartKids SA parents, friends and kids on the 3km walk as an awareness activity?
Get on board and support HeartKids SA during the City Bay Fun Run 2008. Ask your friends and work colleagues to be involved too! If you would like to donate to HeartKids SA go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/HeartKids_SA
IKEA MOVIE NIGHT
Ikea have invited all HeartKid members and friends to come and see
‘GET SMART’
on Sunday 29th June
at Greater Union Cinema on Hindley Street, City.
some tickets are FREE,….read more……
Latest Update - HKSA’s Heather Round crowned Australia’s ‘Mother of the Year’
Mother of 6 and HeartKids of SA’s committee member Heather Round was recently announced the winner of Australia’s ‘Mother of the Year’. This comes on top of her recently recieiving the SA Mother of the Year. Heather and Tim Round are the proud owners of Max’s Place, accomodation for families of children that need to be relocated to Melbourne for life giving surgery Heather and her husband Tim, 33, are parents to Madison, 8, Tom, 7, Henry, 5, twins Billy and Keeley, 4, and Hallie, 2
Heather has had a large number of television, radio and print media interviews and where possible has been promoting HeartKids.
Photo courtesy of The Advertiser and photographer Dean Martin … Read more….
Family Support Coordinator - Kylie Bath
HeartKids of SA has employed its first Family Support Coordinator, Kylie Bath. She is available at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, by phone on 0424505833 or by email .
Innaugral State Manager Announced for HeartKids of SA
Kerry Southwell has been appointed as the first State Manager for HeartKids of SA. Kerry brings with her a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector and is very excited about the direction that HKSA is heading.
The Max Round Memorial Quiz Night
The HeartKids of SA annual Quiz Night will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 17th at the Unley Citizens Centre, 18 Arthur St. Unley. 7pm start for 7:30 Round 1!!
Busking to the Beat
HeartKids is running a new school program called ‘Busking To The Beat’. Our aim is to raise awareness of the high incedence of Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) as well as raising much needed funds. Will you join us in the fun?
Read all about Kids Heart Research DNA Bank
An initiative to help understand the cause of congenital heart disease.