At Hope for Hearts, we are honored to support families navigating the challenges of congenital heart defects and pediatric transplants. This page celebrates past families who have received Hannah’s Gift of Hope, a tribute to their courage, resilience, and the power of community.
Braxton
"Hope for Hearts has truly impacted our family. There are not many financial resources for families dealing with CHD. With this support, we can worry a little less about making ends meet and focus more on our precious little guy. We are forever grateful for all Hope for Hearts does!" – Braxton’s Family
Annabelle
"Thank you. Thank you for helping families like ours navigate unspeakable pain, trauma, and hardship. Your support means more than words can express, and you will never know how much it has meant to us. These kids are true warriors, and they deserve the world." — Annabelle’s Family
Aliyah
“You are there during the hardest times in people’s lives, and you truly help make those moments just a little easier.” – Aliyah's Family
Konner
"What a blessing for financial assistance while spending many, many months in the hospital while my son waits for a heart transplant. Thank you! Your support means so much! -Konner's Family
Gwendolyn
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, your contribution means the absolute world to our family and Gwen." -Gwen's Family
Asher
"Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough to say to the donors. Your donation has helped our family breathe a little easier in this time where everything is just going up in cost. "-Asher's Family
Raelyn
"Thank you for providing financial assistance to my family so we can spend Easter together with our whole family. Without your help, we may not be able to afford to have her siblings here which would make our Holiday even harder than it is being in the hospital. Thank you so much." -Raelyn's Family
Ellie
"This will help ease the burden of lost wages and allow us to be together a little more often. In this incredibly hard world of transplant life, it’s easy to feel forgotten. But this reminded us there is still kindness in the world and people who care. We’re honored and thankful that our family was chosen." – Ellie’s Family
Anonymous
"Foundations like this make it possible for us to have a little bit of peace, and not worry about bills that seem to pile up extra during this time. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! You will never know what this means to me!"-Anonymous Family
Anonymous
“Thank you so much. It’s so appreciated. It’s been rough, as I haven’t left his side since he was born.” -Anonymous Family
Shevi
“With the Hope for Hearts donation, it helps us keep up on our bills at home while we are 4 hours away with our daughter. You have no idea what this means to us. Every little thing really helps during a time like this.” – Shevi’s Family
Marcella
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity allows families like ours to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone during the hardest moments of our lives. Your kindness is making a real difference and we’ll never forget it.”- Marcella's Family
Anonymous
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generous gift gave our family strength and hope during a difficult time. Because of you, we could focus on healing.” - Anonymous Family
Cooper
“Thank you for everything.Your donation has helped make it possible for us to be with Cooper in Rochester and New York City. This time is very difficult for our family, and your kindness has made a real difference.”- Cooper's Family
Carson
“This donation will help reduce some of the financial stress we’re under, as we both want to be here for our son. Being a heart warrior family can be very, very stressful at times. Your donations help relieve a little of that stress and allow families to spend more time with their child. Thank you!” - Carson's Family
Briahnna
"I just want to say thank you. Your support truly means the world to me. You have no idea how much this will help, especially with the recent traveling for my heart and the missed work." - Briahnna
Myles
"I believe that the greatest calling we have in life is to help and be of service to others. I donate time and money (when I have extra) to heart families in need all the time because I have learned that there are so many families like ours who are struggling and sometimes barely surviving this heart journey. I want everyone who donates to Hope for Hearts to know that I am deeply grateful for their contributions that have made this possible, and that I will continue to pay it forward and put good out into the world as a thank you to those who have blessed us. Thank you all so much!" -Myles Family
River
"Thank you for the donations, It really means a lot to me and River. Anything will help us, in this time of need. As I sit here by bedside and watch my baby go through all this pain and I know that he is suffering. I think no parent or parents should have to go through this, seeing their baby, especially their newborn, that have to go through all these surgeries No one parent have to go through this. But We do, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for the donation. It means the World to us. We are grateful and thankful. I also want to thank you for taking the chance to listen to our story." -Rivers Family
Ivan
“The time Ivan has spent hospitalized has been difficult. It has made it difficult to work, take care of things at home, while also remaining present bedside in support of Ivan. Support from Hope for Hearts helps ease the worry of financial difficulties while focusing on Ivan and his needs bedside. We are so thankful for Hope for Hearts’ mission.” -Ivan's Family
Eliana
"Thank you for your support. We are forever grateful for this wonderful service you have provided to our family. We pray you are blessed many times over in return." -Eliana's Family
Olivia
If I could say one thing to the donors who made this possible, it would be — thank you for standing with families like ours in the moments we needed it most. Your generosity reached far beyond financial support; it gave us hope when we felt hopeless, strength when we felt weak, and a reminder that we were never walking this journey alone. You may never fully know the impact you’ve made, but from the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being part of our story. -Olivia's Family
Anonymous
"We are so appreciative of the overwhelming support during this unexpected journey. Thank you for the impact you’re making by relieving some of our (and others’!) financial stress during this hard time!" -Anonymous Family
Anonymous
"Thank you for making such a selfless choice in such a difficult time and situation. We think of you and pray for you every day!"-Anonymous Family
Sammy
"Thank you very much for the support you have given us, it has been very helpful for us." -Sammy's Family
Kahlia
"Honestly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We think about your family every day and are overwhelmed with the support you have given us during this difficult time. It truly means the world to us!"
-Kahlia's Family
Zoe
"Thank you, your gift means the world. This help allows me to focus fully on my daughter’s care during this critical time."
-Zoe's Family
Jude
"Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts. There was no way we could fully prepare for this journey, but we continue to be there for our baby, and advocate for CHD babies."
-Jude's Family
Betsabet
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who makes these donations possible. Your generosity brings hope to families like ours during the most challenging moments of our lives. Because of your support, we are able to continue on this journey with strength and faith. Thank you for making a difference and for helping children like Betsabet receive the care they need."
-Betsabet's Family
Jack
“In the most difficult time of our lives, you have made a positive impact and remind us of the kindness and generosity that exists in the world. Thank you.” — Jack’s Family
4-Month-Old Baby Boy
“Thank you. Thank you for being a huge help and being there for those in need. Although we may be strangers we are connected in many ways rather you have gone through something similar, know someone or simply heard about the program and decided to donate you have taken the time to find the empathy on your heart to give to us all. For that my family is very grateful.” -Baby Boys Family
4.5 year old Girl
“Your generous support makes a difference. Thank you” - 4.5 year Girls family
Londyn
“We are grateful to receive this assistance. It has been incredibly hard caring for two daughters with heart conditions. We are forever thankful for the support. Thank you for the blessing and for what you do for so many.” — Londyn’s Family
2-Month-Old Baby Boy
“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” - Baby Boys Family