September 2024 HUG Newsletter
New Sponsor: HeartWorks
We’re excited to announce that Heart to Heart with Anna has a new sponsor—HeartWorks! This incredible nonprofit is dedicated to finding a cure for congenital heart disease. In October, we’ll feature an episode exploring their innovative initiative, the HeartWorks Data Cooperative. Be sure to tune in and learn how you can get involved!
Learn more about the cooperative here.
Upcoming Events
Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation Conference
Don’t miss the FREE virtual Take Heart Conference happening this week! This event unites heart families with leading clinicians to share knowledge and drive innovation in pediatric heart disease care. Highlights include:
Sessions on technology & research
Mental health discussions
Community education panels featuring Anna's daughter, Hope Jaworski
Amy Verstappen’s talk on ensuring access to social benefits for ACHD patients
Heart to Heart Live Q&A
Starting September 2024, we're hosting monthly live recordings for patrons, volunteers, and listeners. Join us to shape future episodes! Recent suggestions include:
Drug-induced Long QT Syndrome
Career parents raising CHD children
Transgender CHD community support
Families with both CHD and heart-healthy children
Medical PTSD (one episode for parents & patients and another featuring professionals)
Sudden Cardiac Death
Families and CHD: What You Need to Know
(Thanks to Regina Lawrence for putting this image together after our event)
Upcoming Dates & Events:
Upcoming Live Heart to Heart with Anna Recordings
October 15th at 11 AM CDT
November 19th at 11 AM CDT
December 17th at 11 AM CDT
If you’d like to attend these recordings, please email Anna at anna@HearttoheartwithAnna.com.
Meet Anna in Person
Anna will be visiting Krakow, Poland in December 2024!
If you live in or near Poland and would like to meet up, please reach out via email at anna@hearttoheartwithanna.com.
Other Upcoming In-Person Events
Springtime visit in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Possible summertime visit in Norway
Patron Perks
As a Patron of Hearts Unite the Globe, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Access to Live Recordings: Missed a live recording? Patrons receive exclusive access to video recordings of each episode.
Invitations to Live Events: Patrons are automatically invited to participate in all live recordings.
Input on Merchandise: We’re considering creating fun merchandise like mugs, t-shirts, hats, and stickers. Share your ideas with us!
Become a Patron
Interested in joining our community? Sign up today! Visit the Heart to Heart with Anna Patron to choose your membership level and start enjoying these exclusive perks.
Feel free to reach out with any questions at anna@HearttoheartwithAnna.com.
We’re excited to have you on board! Thank you for being part of our community!