Mended Little Hearts of Greater Rochester

02/10/2026

Be sure to ask your healthcare team for a Pulse Oximetry Screening or a CCHD Screening (Critical Congenital Heart Defect Screening) before leaving the hospital with your newborn❗️

This simple, non-invasive bedside test for newborns measures blood oxygen levels to detect possible cardiac issues like 🫀

02/09/2026

During National Heart Month and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Week, our friends and local Angel Heart family Hearts for Isabella partner with Eric Jones of Sculpting for Smiles to create incredible snow sculptures for the children at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Rochester.
From the comfort of their rooms, patients get to watch the creations come to life - bringing joy, distraction, and so many smiles during a difficult time.
We are so proud of this amazing heart family from our community and love seeing the extra light they shine on CHD awareness each year. 🤍

CHECK THIS OUT: Hearts for Isabella, Inc. has brought another year of snow sculptures to Golisano Children's Hospital

Learn more about the story behind the sculpture and the non-profit organization's mission here: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/hearts-for-isabella-inc-brings-snow-sculptures-to-golisano-childrens-hospital/

02/08/2026

Something to keep in mind this Superbowl Sunday…🏈

❤️‍🩹 The average Superbowl game lasts 3 hours and 44 minutes
❤️‍🩹 During tonight’s game 15 children will be born with CHD

Join us in cheering on the hero in every child born with CHD.

02/06/2026

Wear Red Day is TOMORROW Friday, February 6❗

At The Mended Hearts, Inc. we'll be wearing red to bring greater attention to cardiovascular disease and CHD🫀 Who will YOU wear red for❓

Be sure to tag us in your Wear Red Day pictures and comment below who you wear red for❣️

02/04/2026

Did you know at birth, a newborn's heart is the size of a walnut❓

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️Think about how skilled surgeons must be to operate on something so small!

Thank you to the amazing pediatric cardiovascular surgeons and healthcare teams for everything you do for the ❣️

01/29/2026

Heart Month starts THIS week❗

We want to feature our members, groups, and chapters throughout the month🌟

If you would like to share your story send an email to [email protected] with the title "Heart Month Spotlight" with your story and a photo(s) to accompany it📧

01/15/2026

01/04/2026

Our annual Rock Your Scar® photo contest is now open for submissions❗️

We recognize everyone's journey with congenital heart disease ( ) is different, but we all gain scars along the way, both emotionally and physically. The Rock Your Scar 2026 Photo Contest & National CHD Awareness campaign welcomes photo submissions from anyone who was born with CHD; participants do not need to have a scar⚡️❣️

🗓️The contest starts today, January 1, 2026, and ends on January 31, 2026. Learn more and enter at the link below⬇️
https://mendedhearts.org/rock-your-scar-awareness-campaign/

12/01/2025

11/13/2025

A journey can be tough and no family should have to do it alone 🫀

You can provide them the support they need for just $5🤝

Your small donation delivers a big impact: comprehensive literature and vital support information to a family in need. It’s a simple action for you, but a world of support for them❗️

❤️1 donation = 1 family equipped with educational resources to empower them on their
❤️5 donations = 5 families given hope and direction

Ready to change a life? Visit the link below to give $5 (or more!) to our World of Support fundraiser
🔗https://givebutter.com/worldofsupport2025

11/13/2025

💙 Based on the story of one of our own local angel heart families, Brave Heart is a newly released children’s book that tells Isabella’s story of strength — a journey through challenge, love, and courage. Inspired by her real-life fight and unbreakable spirit, this touching story follows Charlie Bubbles on a magical journey to discover that even in our darkest hours, the light of a true heart shines the brightest.

While this story tenderly helps families and children understand and navigate grief, it also reminds us that love never fades — and that the light of a true heart continues to shine bright.

Her angel story, through Brave Heart, continues to inspire others to live bravely and speak their truth. May every reader who turns these pages feel a little braver, a little stronger, and forever connected to a Brave Heart. 💫

Hearts for Isabella

A Brave Heart never gives up. Inspired by the courageous spirit of a real child, Isabella Annelise Dombrowski, a new children& #039;s book, "Charlie Bubbles: Brave Heart," is a story of hope, courage and love. Charlie Bubbles goes on a magical journey to discover that even in th...

10/02/2025

It’s here! Our Annual Bereavement Fundraiser is Friday 10/3!❤️ ✨ Silent Auction • Raffles • Special Guests 🍰 Enjoy some Apps & Desserts while you mingle and bid on some amazing auction items — all in support of MLH 💕 No need to pre-register! We hope to see you tomorrow

Can’t join us? You can still support ⬇️
❤️ Venmo:
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