Trevor’s AllstarsToday I decided I am going to journal my running journey in hopes to keep me focused on why I am doing it and who I am doing it for.
Why? to get the most out of my body that God gave me, use the tools he has equipped me with.
Who? you’ve guessed it…for God!
This morning I ran at 9:30 with 80% humidity and 70* for some reason it was tough…maybe the humility? I am not sure but maybe…I have been having a tough time but I keep on!
I am doing the Couch to 5K training program and today was week 2 day 1 (W2D1) Its a nine week program to prepare ANYONE for a 5K.
Happy Running~
Sarah
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ~ Philippians 4:13
Last night I was reflecting on the simple little question the reporter asked when he interviewed me at the Hope for Hearts event. “If you could tell people one thing about CHD what would it be?” I get asked this a lot and am never happy with my answer. So I was thinking or dreaming or something about answering this question (again) and this is what I came up with:
1. Awareness- Congenital Heart Defects are THE #1 birth defect, twice as deadly as all pediatric cancers combined, but funding for pediatric cancer is five times higher than for CHD. CHDs are the least publicized defect/disease yet the most prevalent in the US and globally, many do not see their first birthday. Invasive surgery saves many lives and for the first time 50% of CHD survivors are adults!
2. Funding- Congenital Heart Defects are grossly under-funded relative to the prevalence to the disease.
3. Research- The Children’s Heart Foundation is the only organization solely created to fund CHD research.
Facts from www.childrensheartfoundation.org
Love & Hope,
Sarah
Morning!
I am so thankful my HERO is healthy and strong. Trev really is so strong and brave, as are all heart kids. It is amazing to me what these kids go through and they are happy, smiley and brave!
I was thinking this morning how we are in such a great place with Trevor’s health. He has a huge conduit (place April 15, 2009) and now has the new huge stent (placed February 4, 2010) so with these in place we can safely say he is “good to go” for a while! I hope I never get caught off guard again but so very glad to be past this and have this feeling of relief that he is set for a few years, God willing.
Thank you for always praying with us and supporting us. Our overall goal is to raise awareness for CHD. Awareness and funding is the hope and future of “Heart Kids” . Please pass our blog on and feel free to follow us on Twitter: TrevorsAllstars
1 in every 100 babies are born with congenital heart defects
Love & Hope,
Sarah
I am so proud of myself and all my volunteers for getting this event planned and pulled off 
I had a vision, set my mind to it and saw it through. Its taken two weeks to realize that what I did was a huge accomplishment and I should be proud. That being said…there is no…NO way any of this would have been possible with out Josh Helms Project and Family of Christ Lutheran Church. You certainly cannot have a concert with out a band or a place to listen to it right? 
I will forever be grateful to each and every person who stepped up and offered themselves, their resources, their talent and their support in my big dream of a CHD benefit concert. I hope this is the first of many Hope for Hearts to come.
It was not easy, in fact I lost momentum twice and nearly lost all hope at one time but it tested my faith and my commitment to do what I said I would do and for my family, my children. I will not stop pushing myself and trusting God to carry me through. Hope for Hearts came from God telling me to do a benefit concert and I will keep asking Him and seeking Him to tell me how I can make a difference in the CHD world.
Thank you to each and every person that donated, attended and volunteered. You are a blessing <3
PS- we raised $3,820.00 for The Children’s Heart Foundation
Love & Hope
Sarah
We just got back from seeing Dr Suh, Trevor had a follow up appt from having his stent placed last month. Trev got the “thumbs up” we don’t go back until August! YAY! He did great, getting better about being so terrified about appointments . I told him he was brave and that there would be no “owies”. After the appt I said that didn’t hurt, did it? He said no…”I strong” ♥ He has no idea!!
I am not sure if its normal but I think I am having post event blues 
I am just sad and depressed, I tend to feel this “let down” every time I do an event.
I cannot thank everyone enough for their support and it was truly a great event! I learned a lot and feel bad for what I did wrong but over all it was a success.
I will have pics soon, stay tuned!
Thank you to all who came out last night for our first ever Hope for Hearts event, it was a success and I was so blessed by my volunteers, friends and family! Josh Helms Project did a fantastic job, thank you guys! The food was delicious, thank you Stonewood Grill, Papa John’s Pizza, Texas Roadhouse, Chick-Fil-A, G. Elliot’s Catering and Zephyrhills bottled water. And a very special thank you to my small group for the desserts and hard work!
I am proud to say we raised over $3,200 for CHD research! This was possible by the generous donations from YOU! I appreciate the economic times and that many of you are helping Haiti and MANY other worthwhile causes. So again, thank you for supporting Trevor’s Allstars and The Children’s Heart Foundation.
To see the video of News coverage click on the link to the right of this page –> “hope 4 hearts news video”
~Sarah
Spreading congenital heart defect awareness today for Hope and Life in the future!
If you wanted to donate and thought it was too late, its not! Go to www.firstgiving.com/hopeforhearts and make a tax deductible donation now!
Hello!
We are so happy you are here and so excited to be hosting the Hope for Hearts: A CHD Benefit Concert this Sunday February 28th.
If you still need a ticket go to www.hopeforhearts.eventbrite.com
If you can’t make it and want to support The Children’s Heart Foundation go to www.firstgiving.com/hopeforhearts to make a donation.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Hope for Hearts concert is near and I am anxiously getting everything finalized This has been a vision, a dream for a long time. I always imagined a benefit concert in my mind and God kept leading me to it so instead of backing down and shying away I decided to take on what God was pressing on me.
Sure I am scared that it will fail but I cannot sit in fear after all God said: This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
When I was the most worried my small group lifted me up and took me under their wing, they said let us help you. That day prayers were answered!
So the concert is a Congenital Heart Defect awareness and fundraiser event, the money will go directly to The Children’s Heart Foundation for critical medical research. Trevor’s Allstars strives to spread CHD awareness on a daily basis. This is our life and the future of so many children depend on someone being their voice. We all have “something to say” and for those who cannot yet voice their needs, wants and hopes, that is where Heart Moms and Dads come in ;o)
If you are still wanting a ticket to the concert and have not gone HERE to buy it then what are you waiting for??? We are selling paper tickets as well, for those who are not comfortable donating online. Please pass this event on to your family and friends.
Thank you!
Sarah
Hazel from CHD_UK is a survivor blogging about CHDs all month long, today is the 17th day and Trevor is the 17th CHD story! We are proud to be part of the awareness.
Please tell someone about congenital heart defects, the #1 birth defect, today!
