05/18/2026
❤️ Team CHD Illinois Annual Heart Walk 2026 ❤️
What a beautiful day at The Promenade Bolingbrook as our heart families, Heart Warriors, angel families, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and supporters came together to walk with purpose.
Today was about more than a walk. It was about honoring our Heart Warriors, remembering our heart angels, supporting families affected by congenital heart disease, and reminding every family that they are never walking this journey alone.
From the Team CHD signs and family activities to the Bereaved Hearts Tent, photo booth memories, community partners, and every step taken together — the day was filled with love, strength, hope, and connection.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, and supporters: The Promenade Bolingbrook, Stuffed Love, Tone Productions, DJ Curtis, Always in Our Hearts Foundation, Make-A-Wish Illinois, Camp Odayin, Lurie Children’s Single Ventricle Center of Excellence, Michael Carpanzano, Village of Bolingbrook Trustee, and the Village of Bolingbrook Fire Department.
A special thank you to the Team CHD Illinois Board — Tiffany, Jenn, Mark, Darlene, Jackie, Erin, Jess, and Maggie — for the heart, time, and dedication poured into making today possible.
Thank you to Monica, Peyton’s mom from “Pey”ton It Forward, for helping lead such a meaningful remembrance moment.
And thank you to every team, donor, volunteer, and family who showed up today.
Every step mattered.
Every family mattered.
Every heart mattered.
This is Team CHD Illinois.
This is community.
This is walking with purpose. ❤️💙