Welcome to Conquering CHD - Arkansas
At Conquering CHD - Arkansas, we exist to conquer the most common birth defect. We engage, listen, learn, and act. We create visibility and empower all impacted by CHD. We accomplish this through awareness, knowledge, community, and research.
About Us
Through our State Chapters, we are able to give knowledge, give a voice and give hope, directly meeting the comprehensive, lifelong needs of patients with congenital heart disease and their families through awareness, knowledge, community, and research programming. Local activities include:
- Conquering CHD Kits offering critical information and a personal connection for patients with CHD of all ages through individualized care packages
- Online chat networks bringing people with similar experiences together
- In-person peer support offering patients and families encouragement and insight from someone who has walked a similar path
- Social events providing a safe environment to celebrate life and simple joys together
- Physician education improving understanding of congenital heart disease from the patient and family perspective
- Research promotion and participation helping promising developments become reality
- Advocacy activities sharing our stories to improve federal research funding
Get Connected
For more information specifically about the Arkansas chapter, email arkansas@conqueringchd.org.
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Upcoming Events and Activities
Naturals Minor League Baseball Game June 4th! More info to come!
Opportunities to Get Involved
There are many opportunities for volunteers to get involved and conquer CHD for Arkansas heart families!
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Volunteer
Volunteers are a work of heart! Our Chapter is growing and we need you! If you are interested in joining our leadership volunteer team to educate, support, advocate, and spread awareness for CHD please take a moment to fill out our volunteer application to share with us your interests and the skills you could bring to our mission!
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Conquering CHD Care Kits
Conquering CHD - Arkansas works in close collaboration with children’s hospitals throughout the state, to provide educational meetings, socials, and distribution of care kits. The Conquering CHD Care Kit is a gift from others who have been on a journey impacted by CHD. One in 100 babies are born with congenital heart defects. They are often sent to a hospital outside their hometown to have surgery. Their parents may have nothing more than the contents of their wallet or purse. Filled with everyday items for a hospital stay, the kit also provides educational materials, and hope and comfort to families who receive them. Consider organizing a Conquering CHD Care Kit Drive & Packing Party! This is a fun way to pay it forward and engage outside organizations to get involved. Email us at arkansas@conqueringchd.org for a list of items needed or to learn more.
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Conquering CHD - Arkansas is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Our tax-exempt or EIN number is 87-3322030. For additional documentation of our tax-exempt status, please contact arkansas@conqueringchd.org.
Please give generously to support our state chapter activities!
Give to Conquering CHD - ArkansasMeet the Arkansas Volunteer Board
Chapter President – Abby Huddleston
Chapter Vice President – Lauren Yarberry
Chapter Secretary – Leslie Blankenship
Chapter Treasurer– Scott Huddleston
Chapter Teen & Adult/Social Media Coordinator – Maegan Eslick
Chapter Hospital/Volunteer Coordinator– Teia Donley