Events

Please join our team at Robbins Farm Park in Arlington, MA for a free, casual family-friendly social event where we will be putting together kits for patients/families impacted by CHD and enjoying each other's company after a year of staying completely apart. NOTE: To attend, you MUST fill out this form by July 18th **This is to get a proper head count on the drinks/snacks we will providing and for any possible allergies. Please visit our facebook event page for additional information regarding covid-19 guidelines, directions to the park and more. We can't wait to see you there!

Calling all Illinois volunteers! Join us for a Hospital Kit Build Assembly!

Join us for a discussion on mental health for bereaved families. Sarah Shields, bereaved parent and social worker will discuss her experience as a bereaved parent. Sarah is the bereavement coordinator at Conquering CHD Illinois and she holds a degree in social work. Dr. Sarah Pekoc will provide information on the psychological impacts of grief, loss, and trauma. Dr. Pekoc holds a masters and doctoral degree in clinical psychology. She specializes in helping families, children, teens, and adults heal after they experience traumatic events. As a psychologist and heart parent, she has a particular passion for working with postpartum difficulties and caregivers of children with complex medical issues. She also serves on the board at Conquering CHD Illinois. Conquering CHD - Illinois Mental Health Series: Bereaved Parents' Mental Health

Join us on Zoom for a virtual ACHD Chat! Discuss daily life with CHD, ask questions, and connect with others with CHD! Our ACHD Chats are every Friday night, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time. This meeting is for adults with CHD only. For meeting info, please email achd@conqueringchd.org, with your name and verify that you have a CHD. For more chances to connect with teens and adults with CHD and to learn about other events, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCHDTeensandAdults

CHD Wise: Back to School 2021 will be an interactive virtual event, designed for CHD patients and families to learn more about educational needs, assessments, and accommodations. The presenter will not answer questions specific to your medical diagnoses, but will speak in generalities and provide relevant resources. With the information learned, patients and families will be able to continue the conversation directly with their care team.

Join Us! August 5th at the Duck Pond! Mallards is once again Spotlighting Conquering CHD- Wisconsin. When: Thursday August 5th Gates| 5:35 Game| 6:35 Package Details Pepsi Pregame Party ticket includes a Reserved Terrace Seat and 90 minutes of all-you-can-eat ballpark food and unlimited Pepsi products from 5:35 pm – 7:05 pm behind the first base grandstand. There are THREE (3) Ticket Options: $22 Pepsi Pregame Party with Soda (FOOD & SODA) $27 Pepsi Pregame Party with Beer (FOOD & BEER) $12 Reserved Terrace Seat (TICKET ONLY) Go to MallardsTickets.com -> In Promotions enter promo code: Conquering -> Follow instructions to purchase your tickets...

Join us on Zoom for a virtual ACHD Chat! Discuss daily life with CHD, ask questions, and connect with others with CHD! Our ACHD Chats are every Friday night, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time. This meeting is for adults with CHD only. For meeting info, please email achd@conqueringchd.org, with your name and verify that you have a CHD. For more chances to connect with teens and adults with CHD and to learn about other events, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCHDTeensandAdults

Please join us for a fun 1 mile walk, run, or roll! Participate, fundraise, and promote awareness as a Kentucky CHD community. Join us in person for our walk or do at your pace virtually! Participant Prices: Adults $25 Ages 3-16 $10 Under age 3 is FREE! Each registered participant receives a free t-shirt, swag bag, water, and orange. Come join us for fun and help us raise money for families in Kentucky affected by Congenital Heart Disease. *Games *Food trucks *Bounce house *Cosplay superhero's! *and more! Register at the following link: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/conquering-chd-kentucky-awareness-walk?fbclid=IwAR2GYmYANlIGYZVI0dPcERP87kGC0sESz6KckNNVEXyF3tVPy19xUGt2uYc

Join us for a family fun day featuring live music, food, games, and information about CHD and what Conquering CHD Louisiana is doing for families affected by CHD. Come meet the board, learn about volunteer opportunities, and mingle with your fellow heart community. We are looking forward to our first in person event!

Join us on Zoom for a virtual ACHD Chat! Discuss daily life with CHD, ask questions, and connect with others with CHD! Our ACHD Chats are every Friday night, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time. This meeting is for adults with CHD only. For meeting info, please email achd@conqueringchd.org, with your name and verify that you have a CHD. For more chances to connect with teens and adults with CHD and to learn about other events, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCHDTeensandAdults

Join fellow CCHD-IL families for fun in the sun at Meineke Park! Enjoy some FREE Kona Ice at 3 and then stay to play with other heart families on the playground and open fields!

Join us on Zoom for a virtual ACHD Chat! Discuss daily life with CHD, ask questions, and connect with others with CHD! Our ACHD Chats are every Friday night, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time. This meeting is for adults with CHD only. For meeting info, please email achd@conqueringchd.org, with your name and verify that you have a CHD. For more chances to connect with teens and adults with CHD and to learn about other events, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCHDTeensandAdults

Join us for our 4th annual "I am Conquering CHD" photography campaign. This campaign was created to highlight these amazing heart warriors at every stage and age. We would also like to extend a special invitation to all our bereaved heart parents to come and have a photo taken with their heart warrior's photo. This year we will have an indoor photo set up with A/C. Feel free to drop in any time between 2-6 on August 22 to get your heart warrior picture that will be featured on our facebook page in the month of February, as well as at our gala, and may even show up on our national page! To sign up for your pictures and to sign a photo release form, please email jj@jjsphotographybiz.com. These pictures are 100% free, and you will receive an online gallery of your images at no charge to you. We are also excited to announce that this year there will be a picnic!!! The Manor at Mountain View has a gorgeous inside and outside space, so feel free to come and enjoy outdoor games, special surprise activities, and a bagged supper on us! This event is for heart warriors of ALL ages and their families. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone!

Join us on Zoom for a virtual ACHD Chat! Discuss daily life with CHD, ask questions, and connect with others with CHD! Our ACHD Chats are every Friday night, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Eastern Time. This meeting is for adults with CHD only. For meeting info, please email achd@conqueringchd.org, with your name and verify that you have a CHD. For more chances to connect with teens and adults with CHD and to learn about other events, join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CCHDTeensandAdults

CHD Wise: Transparency & Public Reporting will be an interactive virtual event, designed for CHD patients and families to learn more about transparency, public reporting, and why it's important in your care. The presenters will not answer questions specific to your medical diagnoses, but will speak in generalities and provide relevant resources. With the information learned, patients and families will be able to continue the conversation directly with their care team. If you have questions you'd like the experts to address, please email CHDwise@conqueringCHD.org no later than August 30, 2021.

Get ready to walk, run & FLY at the Denver Superhero Heart Run! Join forces with Conquering CHD-Colorado & Heart Heroes, Inc. for the 7th annual 5k/2k run aimed at raising awareness & funds for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

Run or Walk from wherever you are as we celebrate all heart warriors and raise CHD awareness!

Heart families from NW Ohio, NE Ohio, NE Indiana or SE Michigan! Join us on Saturday September 18th as we celebrate our local heart warriors and CHDers!

Join us as we celebrate heart warriors and CHDers from the Greater Cincinnati area!

Join us for the Funky Heart 5k and Mile Walk to celebrate healthy hearts and funky hearts! Proceeds from this event go to support the programs of Conquering CHD - Michigan. Conquering CHD - Michigan provides hope and support to families dealing with congenital heart defects from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. Packet Pickup Race packets can be picked up at Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, September 17th. Race packets can also be picked up the morning of the race beginning at 7:00 am. Race Day Schedule Registration and packet pickup begin at 7:00 AM. Kids Zone activities begin at 8:15 AM. 5k begins at 8:30 AM. Mile Walk begins at 9:45 AM. Tees and Finisher Medals All 5k and Mile Walk participants registered before September 1st will receive a long sleeve cotton shirt or short sleeve technical shirt. All registered participants will receive a custom finisher medal. For those registering after September 1st, shirts and medals will be available until supplies run out. Registrants can participate in both the 5k and Mile Walk for one registration fee, but participants will receive only one shirt and one medal. Course The 5k and Mile Walk will be on the paved paths in Riverside Park. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on both courses. Timing and Awards The 5k will be chip-timed. There will be age-group awards for the top male and female finishers. The Mile Walk will not be timed. Pets For the safety and comfort of our participants, pets are not allowed. Virtual Running If you can't join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you can run the race virtually wherever you are. We will send your shirt and finisher medal to the address you provide. Event Cancellation If it is necessary to cancel the in-person event due to state or local restrictions, your shirt and finisher medal will be mailed to the address provided with your registration.

More details to come!!