Children's Heart Foundation

Charity program raises more than $13,000 for Children's Heart Foundation in 2009

Charity program raises more than $13,000 for Children's Heart Foundation in 2009

LAS VEGAS – house seats las vegas designated Children’s Heart Foundation as a charity partner through its house cares program and in 2009 donated more than $13,000 to further CHF’s mission. Proceeds help Children’s Heart Foundation continue its goal to help families financially and emotionally through programs including Camp Mend-a-Heart, Family Outreach and Smart Heart Scholarships.

Through the house cares program, house seats gives 10% of its membership fees to designated charity partners. Upon signing up for a membership, a person is able to choose which charity to designate at the end of their sign-up transaction. House Seats is a subscription based service offering complimentary entertainment and recreation. To find out more about the house, visit houseseats.com.

Children's Heart Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Speedway Children’s Charities

Brandon Tesdall

LAS VEGAS – December 10, 2009 - The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities hosted its annual Grant Distribution and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony recently at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Children's Heart Foundation received $5,000.

The designated grant supports Children’s Heart Foundation’s Camp Mend-a-Heart 2010.

Making a difference in a child's life is the focus of Speedway Children's Charities. SCC strives to do this in collaboration with the non-profit organizations it supports nationwide. Individually, SCC's local chapters identify the needs of children in their communities and award grants to organizations that address them.

Children's Heart Foundation Receives Donation from Food 4 Less Stores

LAS VEGAS – November 12, 2009 - Food 4 Less Stores donated $3,031 to Children’s Heart Foundation for its Family Outreach Program. Funds were raised during the summer of 2009 when Food 4 Less customers and team members through the supermarket chain’s nonprofit arm, The Food 4 Less Fund, donated their spare change in collection canisters located at the check stands in their neighborhood Food 4 Less supermarket.

Food 4 Less operates 146 price-impact warehouse-format supermarkets in California, southern Nevada, Illinois and Indiana, from its headquarters in Los Angeles. Food 4 Less is a division of The Kroger Co., (NYSE:KR), one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Last year, Food 4 Less contributed more than $8 million to support education, hunger relief, women and children’s health and local nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the company’s stores. For more information about Food 4 Less, please visit our website at www.food4less.com.

Children's Heart Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Western Nevada

LAS VEGAS – July 8, 2009 - Community Foundation of Western Nevada recently announced the winners of its 2009 competitive grant and Children's Heart Foundation received $5,000 from The Community Partnership Grant program. The funds will be used for Family Outreach, a program which among its services helps in a new diagnosis or crisis situation by helping families pay for food, travel expenses and medical costs such as prescriptions.
The Community Partnership Grant program brings together contributions from Foundation fund holders as well as donors outside the Foundation. The Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges a significant gift from the Ronald L. Olson Foundation to support the Community Partnership Grant Program. This program is quite simply our resource for building a better community

Children's Heart Foundation Receives $1,500 Grant from CVS Caremark

LAS VEGAS - August 5, 2009 - CVS Caremark giving programs recently awarded a $1,500 grant to Children's Heart Foundation. The funds will be used for Family Outreach, a program which among its services helps in a new diagnosis or crisis situation by helping families pay for food, travel expenses and medical costs such as prescriptions.
At CVS Caremark, giving back to communities is a deeply ingrained value that has defined our culture since the company’s founding in the 1960s. Our Vision to improve the quality of human life inspires us to extend our support and try to make a difference. With a primary focus on children with disabilities and healthcare for the uninsured, CVS Caremark has become an active participant in helping people live better lives through enhanced healthcare services, improved approaches to education, and healthier communities in which to live.

LAS VEGAS, NV – (June 16, 2009) – Food 4 Less Stores is pleased to announce that it is raising funds to support hospitalized children and their families through the Children’s Heart Foundation.

Food 4 Less customers and team members can support the fund-raising effort to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation through the supermarket chain’s nonprofit arm, The Food 4 Less Fund, by donating their spare change in collection canisters located at the checkstands in their neighborhood Food 4 Less supermarket. The fund-raising campaign will run from June 16 through August 31, 2009.

“Food 4 Less believes strongly in giving back to the community,” said Dave Hirz, president of Food 4 Less Stores. “We’re pleased to extend our commitment to support Children’s Heart Foundation. We cannot think of a better way to invest in our communities than by giving hospitalized children and their families hope through our support of Children’s Heart Foundation.”

The funds will be used for the Foundation’s Family Outreach Program, which supports families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child’s heart problems, including surgeries at Sunrise Children’s Hospital.

Las Vegas - The Darin Lifetime Group has committed to supporting Children’s Heart Foundation with it’s annual event honoring Bobby Darin. On Sunday, May 17 fans gathered at the Southpoint Hotel Casino Spa for a musical tribute from original Darin musician, Bill McCubbin - “Billy Mac” and T.K. Kellman. The Fat City Horns, the brass section of Las Vegas band, Santa Fe performed along with Dennis Tufano, the original “voice” of the Buckinghams, Gene Sironen of Legends in concert and Chicago singing sensation, Dakota. Bobby Darin suffered over his lifetime with an eventually fatal heart condition. Because of the damage rheumatic fever did to his heart as a child, the Darin Lifetime Group has committed to raising donations for children of Nevada suffering from heart conditions. The event raised approximately $18,000.

The 2nd Annual Vintner Grill Wine, Jazz and Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Tasting raises $15,000

LAS VEGAS – The 2nd Annual Vintner Grill Wine, Jazz and Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Tasting hosted by Michael & Joele Corrigan and Jeanne & John Kilduff raised approximately $15,000 for Children’s Heart Foundation. Smiling Guests enjoyed appetizers prepared by Executive Chef Matthew Silverman and a display of vehicles from Gaudin Aston Martin.

Children's Heart Foundation Receives Donation from The NDOT Dick Morris Memorial Golf Tournament

LAS VEGAS — The NDOT Dick Morris Memorial Golf Tournament raised approximately $7,600 for the Nevada based, Children's Heart Foundation during its 31st annual tournament.

This year, Mark Rypien-Super Bowl XXVI MVP (pictured with heart kid James Spencer) hosted the event with “Those Golf Guys” Dave Hughes and JP Pinnochio. The May 17th tournament took place at the Dayton Valley Golf Course.

house seats las vegas Partners with Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF)
Charity program raises more than $7,000 for CHF

LAS VEGAS – house seats las vegas designated Children’s Heart Foundation as a charity partner through its house cares program and in 2008 donated more than $7,000 to further CHF’s mission. Proceeds help Children’s Heart Foundation continue its goal to help families financially and emotionally through programs including Camp Mend-a-Heart, Family Outreach and Smart Heart Scholarships.

Through the house cares program, house seats gives 10% of its membership fees to designated charity partners. Upon signing up for a membership, a person is able to choose which charity to disignate at the end of their sign-up transaction. House Seats is a subscription based service offering complimentary entertainment and recreation. To find out more about the house, visit houseseats.com.

Children's Heart Foundation Partners with Rub-A-Dub-Rug to raise $5,000 - Simply contact Rub-A-Dub-Rug for your carpet cleaning needs and each client who donates $25 to Children's Heart Foundation will receive up to 150 sq feet of free carpet cleaning with room purchase. This offer is limited to residential homeowners living in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada through March 31, 2009.

LAS VEGAS - Bobby Darin's memorial organization, The Darin Lifetime Group continued its donations to Children's Heart Foundation with more than $10,000 raised during the 2008 gathering of Bobby Darin fans world wide!

The weekend activities included an auction of Bobby memorabilia, dinner and a wonderful performance by former Bobby Darin musicians - Bill McCubbin, Terry Kellman and Bob Rozario, joined by The Fat City Horns.

Bobby Darin suffered with a lifetime and eventually fatal heart condition. In his memory, his family has been committed to the advancement of a treatment to alleviate this serious disease.

Eighth Annual Family and Friends Charity Golf Tournament Raises more than $4,000 for Children's Heart Foundation

LAS VEGAS — TOn Sunday July 13, Children's Heart Foundation's Heart Kid Ashley Schlipp hosted the Eighth Annual Family and Friends Charity Golf Tournament raising $4,340 to benefit the Children's Heart Foundation, a Nevada-based non-profit that lends support to children and families who suffer or are affected by heart problems.

The annual event, which was held this year at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas, raised funds that will provide continued support for children and families challenged with facing heart disease. Schlipp, who was born with critical aortic stenosis in 1989, is one of the children the foundation has helped in the past. After an unsuccessful attempt to fix her heart at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, she underwent a successful procedure at Boston Children's Hospital. Schlipp then returned to Las Vegas and later became involved with Children's Heart Foundation.

LAS VEGAS July 24, 2008 — The Vons Foundation, a charitable organization funded primarily by Vons employees, recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Children's Heart Foundation, a Nevada-based non-profit that lends support to families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child's heart problems.

The funds will be used for Family Outreach, a program which among its services helps in a new diagnosis or crisis situation by helping families pay for living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, travel expenses and medical costs such as prescriptions.

"Many families incur incredible financial burdens from medical bills due to the numerous doctors' appointments and hospital stays heart kids require. So we applaud Vons for seeing the need for our services and helping financially so we can continue our very important mission," said Lyn Acebo, board president and heart mom. "The employees of Vons believe in the importance of giving back to the communities where we live and work," said Marlyn Denter, president of the Vons Foundation. "On behalf of all the employee members of the Vons Foundation, I would like to thank the Children's Heart Foundation for the important work they do and for giving us the opportunity to support their efforts in Las Vegas."

About Vons Foundation
The Vons Foundation is a grant-making non-profit organization funded primarily by the generous employees of Vons, a division of Safeway, Inc. (SWY), one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America.

About CHF
The mission of the Children's Heart Foundation is to improve the care and quality of life for children in Nevada who are born with or develop heart problems. The Foundation has four main goals: to provide a carefree camp experience for children with heart conditions; to educate healthcare professionals and the general public on pediatric cardiology issues; to lend support to families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child's heart problems; and to support research efforts in the field of pediatric cardiology. Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 2001 through the compassionate efforts of local pediatric cardiologists and concerned families of children with heart problems. Children's Heart Foundation is located at 3006 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 690, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information on Children's Heart Foundation, please call (702) 967-3522 or visit www.chfn.org.

The Darin Lifetime Group Begins a Series of Donations with the Presentation of $1,000 to Children's Heart Foundation

LAS VEGAS — Bobby Darin's memorial organization, The Darin Lifetime Group recently began a series of donations to Children's Heart Foundation, a Nevada-based non-profit that lends support to families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child's heart problems.

President of the Darin Lifetime Group, Vicki Shonerd, presented the $1,000 donation. The funds were raised in May 2007, when members of the Darin Lifetime Group visited Las Vegas for its national meeting to host commemorative events of Bobby Darin's life and career. Also attending the check presentation were two of Bobby Darin's prominent musicians Bill Aikins, a pianist/conductor and Tommy Amato, drummer/gutarist, as well as pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Robert Rollins of Children's Heart Center and Las Vegans, Toni Mullinix and Evelyn Cannestra.

In addition, The Darin Lifetime Group presented Children's Heart Foundation with an encouraging message from Dodd Darin, son of Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee. Bobby Darin suffered with a lifetime and eventually fatal heart condition. In his memory, his family has been committed to the advancement of a treatment to alleviate this serious disease.

The mission of the Children's Heart Foundation is to improve the care and quality of life for children in Nevada who are born with or develop heart problems. The Foundation has four main goals: to provide a carefree camp experience for children with heart conditions; to educate healthcare professionals and the general public on pediatric cardiology issues; to lend support to families as they deal with the emotional and financial toll exacted by a child's heart problems; and to support research efforts in the field of pediatric cardiology. Children's Heart Foundation was founded in 2001 through the compassionate efforts of local pediatric cardiologists and concerned families of children with heart problems. Children's Heart Foundation is located at 3006 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 690, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information on Children's Heart Foundation, please call (702) 967-3522 or visit www.chfn.org.

Children's Heart Foundation board secretary, Steve Eisen accepts a $10,000 donation from Karen Carey, of Secure Computing.

LAS VEGAS — The foundation received the charitable donation from Secure Computing, a leading enterprise gateway security company, via the company's "Tchotchke Challenge" charity program, hosted during the 2007 Interop Las Vegas Conference and Expo.

About Secure Computing:
Secure Computing (NASDAQ:SCUR), a leading provider of enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over half the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of our more than 20,000 global customers in 106 countries, supported by a worldwide network of more than 2,300 partners. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide. For more information, see http://www.securecomputing.com.

Children's Heart Foundation Receives Donation from Nevada Department of Transportation Golf League

LAS VEGAS — Nevada based, Children's Heart Foundation was the recipient of a $9,441 donation from the Nevada Department of Transportation Golf League for the 29th Annual Dick Morris Memorial Golf Tournament.

The May 5th tournament hosted at the Dayton Valley Golf Course included150 participants. The winning foursome was Larry Kelly, John Greene, Dave Manning and Scott Bohemier.

Children's Heart Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was founded in 2001 through the compassionate efforts of local pediatric cardiologists and concerned families of children with heart problems. Children's Heart Foundation is located at 3006 S. Maryland Parkway Suite 690, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information on Children's Heart Foundation, please call (702) 967-3522 or visit www.chfn.org.

For more information, please contact:
Renee Rietgraf
Children's Heart Foundation
Ph: (702) 967-3522
renee@childrensheartcenter.com

LAS VEGAS — Children's Heart Foundation announced today the appointment of Renee Rietgraf to Development Manager. Her responsibilities are fundraising, publicity and special event coordination including the upcoming Walk with the Heart of a Child at the Fashion Show Mall on Saturday, February 10.

Rietgraf recently spent four years at Preferred Public Relations & Marketing and won numerous awards for her publicity campaigns including PR News Legal PR Awards 2004 for the Snell & Wilmer Charitable Foundation Publicity Campaign; The Communicator Award of Excellence 2004 for the Fiamma Trattoria Restaurant Launch at MGM Grand, International Association of Business Communicators Bronze Quill Awards 2004 for the for the Snell & Wilmer Charitable Foundation Publicity Campaign, and Public Relations Society of America Tri-State Pinnacle Awards 2004 for the Sammy's Woodfired Pizza/Clark County READS Mac King Book Drive.

She also worked at CBS Radio as the Lite 100.5 promotions and marketing director, later adding interim Mix 94.1 marketing and promotions director duties. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Rietgraf worked as a reporter with the NewsTribune, a medium size newspaper serving central Illinois.

Rietgraf attended Illinois Valley Community College and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in speech communications with a public relations specialization and minor in journalism and political science.

For more information, please contact:
Shannon Bentham
Children's Heart Foundation
Ph: (702) 967-3522
shannon@childrensheartcenter.com