CHN has been hosting a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program for parents and caregivers of heart children. There are eight consecutive 2.5-hour online classes on Thursday evenings, plus an orientation and a half-day retreat.
I was diagnosed with severe aortic valve stenosis when I was less than 24 hours old. When I was two days old, I had my first surgery, a balloon dilation procedure, which opened up my aortic valve.
Some families may have noticed that the cardiac surgical problem at BC Children’s Hospital has been in the news due to the disruption of some surgeries.
CHN has partnered with Dee De Los Santos, a fellow heart mom who started this project last year. This year we are sponsoring heart boxes for our CHN members!
CHN’s restart plan to bring our BC heart families back together will start in the fall. We have missed you all and know how important our social connections and fun activities are to our community.
Spending time outside in nature is not just a way to pass time on free days; it is imperative for physical, emotional, and mental health.
We hope everyone is having a fabulous summer! As more and more people are getting vaccinated, we are considering hosting a family camp on the weekend of September 24–26 (two nights) at Camp Stillwood, which is near Cultus Lake.
During these challenging times, getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air is more important than ever. Whether you want to get active outdoors or learn something new, this week’s featured resources are perfect for you.
Are you ready to have some fun on the farm? As we are not able to host a large gathering this summer, we have come up with a U-pick fruit farm outing for our CHN families.
CHN’s first 50/50 draw—winner takes half! The draw runs from May 3 to June 25. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, June 26, at noon. Jackpot goal is $40,000!