Recent News

RFG Valentine's Specials

One of our sponsors, RFG,
is offering a great special
in Valentine's Month to
support of Heart Awareness Month.

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FSC Andrea in Brisbane News

One of our Family Support Coordinators, Andrea Hyde,
has appeared in the Brisbane News
as an "unsung hero".

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State Manager Anne Bannister in the Courier Mail

Our State Manager, Anne Bannister,
has appeared in the Courier Mail's
"Ordinary People".

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National FunFlight Day at Amberley

A fun-filled day out at the Amberley RAAF Base
put smiles on the faces many HeartKids.
The RAAF event was at full capacity,
with more than 500 special visitors keen to to
climb over and explore aircraft, enjoy demonstrations
from the RAAF dogs and a Panther fire engine.

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HeartKids Earns $60,000

HeartKids is the official winner of the
Commonwealth Bank Community Seeds
campaign and will receive around $60,000
in funding as a result of the tremendous support
we received from the community!

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Youth Musicians Raise Funds With CD

Elizabeth Hubbard and Adam McMillan have just‐released a CD “From our Hearts to Yours” to raise funds for HeartKids Australia.
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Over $40,000 raised through Facebook

The Commonwealth Bank is looking for the final few votes.
Please tell all your friends to vote for us - NOW.
Go to the Community Seeds application on
"facebook.com/commonwealthbank (Community Seeds)"

HKQ Golf Day Raises $15,000

$15,000 raised at Golf Day.
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HK CHD White Paper

Written by Professor Sandra Leggat,
an independent expert to look at the CHD environment,
current and emerging patient and family needs,
the available treatment and support services for CHD,
and what gaps need to be addressed.
For more information and to read the media release click here: White_Paper_Press_Release_2011.pdf White_Paper_A4_Feb_Web_Copy_2011.pdf

Booths Raise $1,400 with dog washes

Jaiden Booth's mother and father, Rachel and David, found Heartkids on Facebook.
They teamed up with Ross and Tracy Tapiolas who sponsored 2010 Harvest Festival queen candidate Shannon Bright to raise $1,400.
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Heartkids Take To Skies

The RAAF hosted a children's charity day.
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