Summer Camp - for children aged 7-17 with moderate to severe heart disease. Please share your experiences, ask questions and express your thoughts on all that is � HOPE WITH HEART �
Children with heart problems live with guilt and the fear of unasked questions or, if asked, the questions are often unanswered. They wonder about themselves, their peers and siblings wonder too. Why don’t they play contact sports? Why can’t they go on field trips? Why do they go to the hospital so often? They look fine. They have normal intelligence ranges. It’s what’s inside that’s different. Some will live with a lifetime of disability and unfortunately, some will not live to adulthood.
These kids and their families live with a great hope. The hope is that they will grow to maturity and that as they do their lives will focus on the positive attributes they possess. They need to be encouraged to discuss their health, their limitations and to understand that their situation can provide them other qualities and talents. They need to walk proudly and with self-assurance. One tool available to encourage their positive attitudes is for these kids to witness each other. This they do at Hope With Heart.
Today, our love for our kids continues, as does our mission: “To Build a Community of Love Among Children with Moderate to Severe Heart Problems.” This was our pledge in 1989 and it is our pledge today to each camper, parent/guardian and our benefactors.
