Gavin's Got Heart

Gavin's Got Heart Gavin's Got Heart is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was established to help the families of children battling congenital heart defects (CHDs).

We hope to be able to offer emotional and financial support to these families so that they can focus on what is most important...caring for and loving their heart warrior! Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect in the United States, affecting nearly 1 in every 100 babies. Gavin's diagnosis was determined at our 20 week sonogram as Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) with

Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), coarctation of the aortic arch, and a VSD. He was born at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and undoubtedly had a challenging road ahead of him. At only six days old, we put Gavin in the hands of Dr. Emile Bacha as he underwent a seven-hour open heart surgery. Complications brought Gavin back to the operating room thirteen days later, to have a permanent pacemaker implanted; complete heart block being a complication of his first surgery. On December 4, 2013, Gavin returned to Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital to have an unexpected third open heart surgery. The lead from his pacemaker to his heart had snapped and the entire device needed to be replaced. Through his journey, Gavin has shown us what is truly important in life. Gavin is our heart hero...although small in size, he continues to inspire us in a BIG way!

We couldn’t be more honored to be one of the charities nominated for Bethpage’s Best of LI 2021!! Please consider castin...
10/02/2020

We couldn’t be more honored to be one of the charities nominated for Bethpage’s Best of LI 2021!! Please consider casting your vote and spreading the word!! Thank you for your endless support!! ♥️

Cast your ballot through December 15th!

So we are being told to “shelter-in-place,” 🏡 but what about those families whose “shelter” is in danger because of fina...
05/15/2020

So we are being told to “shelter-in-place,” 🏡 but what about those families whose “shelter” is in danger because of financial strains due to caring for their heart baby in the hospital? GGH is sending out 4 months rent for a family who has found themselves in that position.

Thank you to everyone who supports GGH all year long, so that we can continue to say “yes” to families even when we have been forced to shelf fundraising events (like our 2020 gala). We couldn’t do it without 𝓎𝑜𝓊! ♥️

Remember that 50/50 raffle ticket you bought at our last event? How about the donation you gave for Gavin’s polar plunge...
04/22/2020

Remember that 50/50 raffle ticket you bought at our last event? How about the donation you gave for Gavin’s polar plunge efforts? The registration fee from November’s Turkey Trot? All of those generous showings of support for GGH have allowed us to make this donation 👆🏼We will be sending $2000 worth of gift cards to Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital to be distributed to the parents with heart warriors in the cardiac NICU. These donations will help alleviate travel expenses (gas, tolls) to and from the hospital to sit by their baby’s side, pay for a meal that may have otherwise gone uneaten, show these families that they are not alone in this struggle. THANK YOU everyone — for supporting GGH when times were better so that we can support families when the times have turned worse. ♥️

And Kathy had the same idea!! Stay safe everyone!!♥️
04/17/2020

And Kathy had the same idea!! Stay safe everyone!!♥️

Meghan found another use for her GGH Turkey Trot giveaway during this unsettling time — stay safe ♥️ stay healthy ♥️ sta...
04/17/2020

Meghan found another use for her GGH Turkey Trot giveaway during this unsettling time — stay safe ♥️ stay healthy ♥️ stay strong ♥️

Tonight’s event with Carla is officially SOLD OUT!! ❌ There will be no tickets sold at the door. Looking forward to an i...
03/10/2020

Tonight’s event with Carla is officially SOLD OUT!! ❌ There will be no tickets sold at the door. Looking forward to an incredible evening of connections and support!! 🔮

How amazing is TJ Finley’s? Cheers to incredible business owners who have supported GGH for years!! 🍻 Thank you TJ Finle...
02/27/2020

How amazing is TJ Finley’s? Cheers to incredible business owners who have supported GGH for years!! 🍻 Thank you TJ Finley’s and Ed, the winner of this auction!!

This amazing group of spinners raised $925 for GGH tonight!! ♥️ Thank you to everyone who hopped on a bike and pedaled t...
02/12/2020

This amazing group of spinners raised $925 for GGH tonight!! ♥️ Thank you to everyone who hopped on a bike and pedaled their hearts out!! An extra special thanks going out to Christie Comunale and Kate Fiore for so generously donating their time and energy to this event...your encouragement and enthusiasm are second to none! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!

Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day‼️ Let’s kick off CHD Awareness Week and flood social media with red ♥️ red ♥️ and more...
02/07/2020

Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day‼️ Let’s kick off CHD Awareness Week and flood social media with red ♥️ red ♥️ and more red ♥️

Next week’s spin class is 🆂🅾🅻🅳 🅾🆄🆃!! If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list {in case of last-minute cancellations}...
02/06/2020

Next week’s spin class is 🆂🅾🅻🅳 🅾🆄🆃!! If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list {in case of last-minute cancellations}, please reach out. Thanks for the support everyone — see you on the bikes!!

𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 ... 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 ... almost GONE!! 💨 Only 3 bikes left!! 🚲🚲🚲 Ride with us on Tuesday in honor of CHD Awareness Week ♥️
02/05/2020

𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 ... 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 ... almost GONE!! 💨 Only 3 bikes left!! 🚲🚲🚲 Ride with us on Tuesday in honor of CHD Awareness Week ♥️

One Hour Spin Class to Benefit Gavin's Got Heart Tuesday, February 11, 2020; 6:15pm Arrival, 6:30pm Start Suggested Donation: $25 per Bike (Space is Limited to First 35 Bikes Sold) Open to members and non-members, 16 years & older Hosted by: Gold's Gym Islip, Christie Comunale, Kate Fiore, and the M...

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