Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, May 17th
Registration and Activities - 7:00 AM
Opening Ceremony - 8:15 AM
Walk Kick-Off - 8:45 AM
Event Ends - 11:00 AM
Location
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
Valerie DeGregorie
vdegregorie@childrensheartfoundation.org
Event Announcements
Here's a preview of what to expect on Walk day!
- Activities Include:
- Remembrance of our Heart Angels and a celebration of our Heart Warriors
- Free admission to the Franklin Park Zoo
- Hear remarks by Dr. Tom Miller, Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
- Activities and crafts by It's My Heart New England
- Fun at the Camp Meridian table
- Meet Noelle O'Hanlon, Miss Boston's Teen
- Get your photo with a Stormtrooper
- Dance to tunes provided by our DJ
- Get your face painted in fabulous colors
- Enjoy a wild adventure and participate in a Zoo Scavenger Hunt
- And, our signature walk!!
AUCTION ALERT!!!!
We have some great items available ! Get your bids in today for CHD Research.
Bidding will end at 9:00am on May 17th. Click here to view the auction and start bidding today!
HEART ANGEL REMEMBRANCE
Heart Angel families are invited to bring a framed photo or other remembrance for display at our Peace and Memorial tent; materials to leave messages will also be available. <3
WHY WE WALK
Join us for a meaningful one-mile walk where heart families, supporters, and survivors unite for change. This family-friendly event brings our community together, honoring Heart Warriors we've lost and celebrating those still fighting. We walk side by side - heart families, bereaved families, and supporters - showing that no one faces CHDs alone.
Your fundraising fuels vital research for congenital heart defects - the most common birth defect, affecting 1 in 110 babies. Through The Children's Heart Foundation's research grants, we fund innovative treatments and surgical advances that help children with CHD live longer, healthier lives.
Top Teams
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1
MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Team $12,216.77 raised
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2
Finn’s Fam $10,812.10 raised
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3
Sophia’s Healing Hearts $10,362.58 raised
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4
Team Jimmy Boy $6,300.11 raised
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5
For Jack $5,750.12 raised
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6
Griffin Lion Strong $5,108.94 raised
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7
Hennys Heart $2,416.42 raised
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8
Heart Saga $2,079.60 raised
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9
Hull Hearts $1,862.62 raised
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10
Team AJ $1,207.00 raised
Top Individual Fundraisers
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1
Stephanie Gildart $7,258.81 raised
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2
Caroline Archibald $5,667.97 raised
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3
Nicole Callahan $4,777.75 raised
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4
Danielle Sanchick $3,073.80 raised
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5
Kelly Maguire $2,416.42 raised
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6
Samantha Gabriella $1,207.00 raised
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7
Tiffany & Co. Sanchick $1,035.00 raised
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8
Jan Fudge $981.49 raised
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9
Stephanie Doherty $924.50 raised
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10
Meena Nadon $623.72 raised
Top Donors
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1 MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital $10,000.00
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2 Boston Children's Hospital $5,000.00
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3 Ben & Michelle Hughes $5,000.00
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4 Candlewood Lake Foundation $2,000.00
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5 Scratch Ticket Raffle $1,500.00
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6 Ziyad Binsalamah $1,035.00
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7 Tiffany & Co. Sanchick $1,035.00
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8 Stephanie Gildart $1,000.00
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9 Aqua-Tots Swim School $1,000.00
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10 Sarah, Emma & Ed Rodgers $1,000.00