Life of Dad Charity
Charity's Role at Life of Dad
Charity is, and always will be, an integral part of Life of Dad. Founder Tom Riles’ passion for charity became clear when his daughter, Barbara, was born with a congenital heart defect, requiring life-saving open heart surgery at only three days old. After she fully recovered, Riles and his family appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, sharing their inspiring story.
Man Cave Fundraiser
On February 7th, along with the start of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, Life of Dad introduces its social networking aspect, the Man Caves.
This is where dads can be guys again, at least on the web. Dads use their Life of Dad Man Cave and chat with other dads, post photos of things they like and just chill out.
From now until May 19, 2012 for every new Man Cave subscriber Life of Dad registers, Ralph’s Grocery Company will donate $1 to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles’s Heart Institute.
The Heart Institute is where Barbara Riles received her life-saving surgery.
Special shout out to
Tiny Heart Superheroes
As Baby Barbara has continued to thrive, Life of Dad has teamed with The Saving Tiny Heart’s Society, helping to raise money for grossly under-funded, lifesaving grass roots research of congenital heart defects (CHD’s). To make a donation directly to The Saving Tiny Hearts Society on behalf of Barbara, click here.
Tiny Heart Superheroes is a monthly fundraiser that Life of Dad has launched, benefiting Saving Tiny Hearts, an incredible organization that raises money for the grossly under-funded, lifesaving grass roots research of congenital heart defects (CHDs).
Tiny Heart Superheroes features kids who are fighting to overcome congenital heart defects. The strength of all of these children is heroic, and we are proud to call them Tiny Heart Superheroes.
To make a donation directly to The Saving Tiny Hearts Society, click here.
Watch our past TINY HEART SUPERHERO fundraisers.
January 2011
TINY HEART SUPERHERO - CARTER ANDERSON
December 2010
TINY HEART SUPERHERO - HELEN HUFF
November 2010
TINY HEART SUPERHERO - COLIN BROPHY
September 2010
TINY HEART SUPERHERO - JOSHUA PAUL
Saving tiny Hearts Society
To date the StHS has raised over a half-million dollars and funded five (5) research projects. The StHS has no paid employees and our organization and board of directors’ functions with only volunteers who share the passion for helping to extend the lives of these children born with congenital heart defects.
The Saving tiny Hearts Society has 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and a contribution to the organization may be deductible as a charitable contribution.
Visit Saving tiny Hearts Society online at www.SavingTinyHearts.org.
Mended Little Hearts
Mended Little Hearts is currently comprised of 58 groups nationwide. Let them provide the caring support you need to move towards hope, help, and healing.
To find a group near you or to learn more about Mended Little Hearts, visit MendedLittleHearts.org.
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