Alexander Sheena
TULANE
Hey I’m Alex! I’m studying Finance and Neuroscience at Tulane, and when I heard about Heart4Heart I knew I had to start a chapter at Tulane. Congenital heart disease doesn’t get enough attention, and the preventative surgeries are actually relatively inexpensive. Heart4Heart does a great job of providing donors with a specific project that they can see their money going towards, which I think is an important, and yet generally lacking feature of a lot of charities. Also, since the surgeries aren’t the most expensive it’s really gratifying to be able to see the tangible impact we are having on these children’s lives. I’m very excited to spread awareness about CHD and fundraise for these surgeries.
TULANE
Sam Lipman
Hi! My name is Samuel Lipman and I am a Senior studying Neuroscience and Political Science at Tulane University. I am from New York City and enjoy snowboarding and playing soccer and basketball. I was VP of communications for the Science and Engineering school and conducted 2 years of research in neurobiology with a focus in learning and memory. I was raised with a deep understanding that there are people less fortunate than me. That is why I am committed to helping raise money and perform community service for those who need help. I joined H4H because i have always had an interest in the healthcare field and believe that I could make a difference to help a child get CHD surgery. I am excited to be one of the leaders of my Chapter and am committed to making a difference to positively impact children around the world.
Henry Adams
TULANE
Hey, my name is Henry Adams and I’m currently in my fourth year at Tulane University studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I grew up in Kansas City Missouri and have always loved art. For the most part I draw and make ceramic works, but I enjoy all art forms. I joined Heart4Heart because I wanted to give children in need a chance at all of the wonderful opportunities I had as a kid. Being able to say that I am responsible for helping to save a life means the world to me.
Liz Byrom
TULANE
Hi my name is Liz Byrom. I'm a marketing and management major at Tulane University from Evanston, Illinois. In my spare time I like to listen to music, cook, hang out with friends, and watch the Chicago Blackhawks. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I knew it would be a rewarding experience. The opportunity to put a smile on a child's face was one I could not turn down. I'm honored to be able to raise awareness and plan events and that will have a profound impact on the lives of these children.
Alyssa Tsang
TULANE
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a junior, studying finance and marketing at Tulane University. I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, but I love the vibrant nature of New Orleans. Aside from studying, I spend my time dancing, writing, and riding my bike. Having a background in tutoring grade-school students, and coaching track & field at a boys’ and girls’ club, I enjoy working with children and making them smile. As cliché as it sounds, by joining Heart 4 Heart, I can both support a truly inspiring cause and have the power to make a difference in people's lives.
Daniel Stagliano
TULANE
Hey everybody! My name is Danny Stagliano and I am a sophomore marketing and digital media production major at Tulane University. I’ve always loved sports, but my favorites have always been soccer, football, and boxing. I was the president of my high school’s Red Cross Club in my hometown of Ithaca, New York, so I have always felt a connection to helping people in need. I joined H4H club because CHD surgery is so inexpensive, yet so impactful on a child’s life. I am ready to help H4H be proactive in 2016-17 and make an impact on the lives of young children.
Tomas Salter-Cid
TULANE
Hey! I’m Tomas Salter-Cid and I am a junior at Tulane studying Neuroscience and Public Health. I’m from West Windsor, New Jersey, but also spent a lot of my life in San Diego. I love playing lacrosse and pick-up sports, and exploring the wonderful range of cuisine in New Orleans. I also love to fish and surfing with friends. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I was a part of Kids for Kids back home and I truly loved my experience working with children, and wanted to continue it in some way.
Avery Kravitz
TULANE
Hey, I’m Avery! I am a sophomore studying Environmental Biology at Tulane University. I grew up in White River Junction, Vermont where I loved to ski, play saxophone, and play soccer. A big part of the reason why I joined Heart4Heart was the knowledge that we as an organization could provide genuine help for children who truly need it. The surgeries that we provide to children with CHD have a huge impact on their lives and that is something I think is really special.
Adam Mansfield
TULANE
Hi, my name is Adam and I am a pre-med student studying psychology at Tulane University. I was born and raised in New York City and have always enjoyed playing recreational sports, such as intramural basketball and football with my friends, and working in labs around campus. Heart 4 Heart called out to me as an organization that I truly wanted to be part of. To be part of an organization that shows countless positive results for children in need is an honor. Our team at Tulane is dedicated to provide the best attention and work ethic to get the ball rolling on treating and providing awareness for congenital heart defects.
Matt McKeever
TULANE
Hey! My name is Matt McKeever and I am a Senior at Tulane University studying Finance. I was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut and have always had a love for tennis, snowboarding and chorus. As soon as I heard about Heart 4 Heart, I knew I had to get involved. I love how we get to know the kids we are raising money for and are able to make such a profound impact on their lives. There’s no better feeling than knowing that you’ve helped to change a child’s life, and give them a new sense of hope.
Brian Birt
TULANE
My name is Brian Birt, I am currently a junior at Tulane studying finance and management. I came to New Orleans from my hometown of Davis, California. Some of my hobbies include playing sports, writing poetry, collecting stamps, and public service! I have always had a love for public service, and actually received the one of the public service scholarships to attend Tulane. I am extremely excited about Heart4Heart and its potential to do great things for the communities we work in.
Bri Cohen
TULANE
Hi, I'm Briana! I am a senior studying Finance and Entrepreneurial Management at Tulane University. When I was growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, my favorite activities were biking, skiing, and playing tennis with my family and friends. I have always been passionate about helping others embrace happy and healthy lives. I joined Heart4Heart to help kids with CHD get the financial support for life-saving surgeries and allow these kids to discover activities that they love. I am excited to see this organization grow and have a positive impact on those that it serves.
Sophie Levy
TULANE
My name’s Sophie and I’m a sophomore in Tulane’s business school with a plan to double major in Marketing and Management. I grew up and went to school in Norfolk, Virginia, where I enjoyed being active in my community and helping others. When I heard about Heart4Heart, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of. This club is able to provide such an amazing gift to children with CHD, and I cannot wait to make it as impactful as possible.
Hudson Diaz
TULANE
Hello everybody! My name’s Hudson and I’m a junior at Tulane University majoring in English from Redding, Connecticut. My hobbies include spending times outdoors, reading, and playing basketball. I have always valued the importance of helping others live healthy and full lives. Heart4Heart offers the tremendous opportunity to effectively provide much needed assistance to children in need. It is fantastic to be able to part of an organization in which you can truly see the impact you are making. Heart4Heart is an easy way to make this world a better place and I am excited help spread this organization’s message.
Adam Levy
TULANE
Hi! I’m Adam, a senior here at Tulane studying Biomedical Engineering. I’m from Los Angeles, California where i grew up playing tennis, reading, swimming and generally trying to get the most out of my day. Heart4Heart gives kids the chance to do the same. I hope to use my degree to help people by working on prosthetics, so when I heard of Heart4Heart and how easy it could be for me to trade some of my time for the chance to help save a child’s life, I had to do my part.
Number of Surgeries Funded:
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Current Project: Rhean
Rhean lives on an island in the southern region of The Phillipines where there is very little access to medical care. She lives with her parents and 4 younger sisters. Rhean’s father is a construction worker and struggles to support his large family on his salary of $5 per day. Rhean was born with a heart defect known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). She has been ill frequently her whole life. She is not able to play and do things a normal 12 year old does because she is short of breath and tires very quickly. Rhean’s parents have been searching for help for their daughter for many years. They are aware that she needs an interventional catheterization to heal her heart but have no way of funding the travel to Manila nor the cost of the procedure. They are eternally grateful for your help to heal Rhean’s heart.
Current Project: Valery
Sweet Valery was born with a hole in her heart known as a Ventricular Septal Defect. She was born in a Bolivian city that sits at 13,000 feet in the Andes Mountains making it even more difficult than normal for her to breathe. She is not able to breast feed since she just does not have the energy and she sweats profusely. Valery has been taking medication to control her cardiac symptoms since she was 1 month old. Her parents struggle to pay for the medicine so they have had to borrow money to cover the cost of her medication and frequent visits to the hospital. Valery has a 12 year old sister who worries about her. Her father drives taxi to support the family but his car broke down recently so now he is out of work due to a lack of funds to repair the car. Valery’s family is anxious to have her heart healed soon. They are very grateful for your help in raising funds to help provide Valery with hope for a healthy future.
Current Project: Gabriel
Gabriel lives on an island in the southern region of The Philippines with his mother and older sister. He was born with a heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus and requires a catheterization procedure to correct the defect. This family struggles to have enough food and basic necessities. On top of that, Gabriel takes five different medications which are an additional struggle for this family. The common-law husband of Gabriel’s mother does his best to help the family but he only earns $60 USD per month as a laborer and much of that is used to buy Gabriel’s medicine. This family is so grateful for your help in raising funds to heal Gabriel’s little heart. They look forward to the day when some of the financial burden will be lifted and they can watch Gabriel play and grow without difficulty.
Current Project: Raingel
Raingel lives on an island in the southern region of The Philippines with her parents and older sister. She was born with a heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus and requires a catheterization procedure to correct the defect. Raingel has struggled with health issues since birth and her parents have spent most of the little money they have on transportation to and from clinics and hospitals. Raingel was not able to breastfeed as a baby since it required too much energy. This family has been searching for an angel to provide them with assistance to help heal their daughter’s heart. They are so very grateful for your help. Raingel’s father works when he is able to find odd jobs but only earns about $60 USD per month making is difficult to provide for his family. Thank you for giving this family hope for a healthy future for Raingel.
Current Project: Daisy Rei
Daisy Rei lives with her parents, older brother and twin sister on an island in The Philippines. At an early age, her parents noticed that she was very different from her twin in that she did not reach milestones at the same pace and did not have the same energy. They also noticed that she was ill frequently and took a long time to recover. Daisy Rei was diagnosed with a heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus when she was 3 years old. Her parents were told that she needed medication but after struggling to pay for it, they stopped buying it after about one year. Last year, Daisy Rei had difficulty breathing and had heart palpitations so her parents rushed her to the hospital where they were told she not only needed the medication but also needed a catheterization procedure which they could not afford. This family is eternally grateful for your support in helping to heal their daughter’s heart.
Current Project: Denise
Beautiful Denise lives with her family on a island in the Southern Philippines. Denise has been relatively healthy until recently when she was often not feeling well and did not have the same energy she used to. After several check-ups at a local clinic, Denise’s parents were told that she had a heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus and she would need a heart catheterization to correct the defect in her heart. Her parents were very worried and did not know what to do since they have never left the island they live on and were told that there is no treatment of this kind on the island. They also understand that the cost of such a procedure is far beyond their means. They are so very grateful for your support and look forward to taking Denise to Manila for her lifesaving treatment.
Current Project: Nicole
Sweet Nicole lives with her parents and two older sisters on a small island in the Southern Philippines. Her father works as a tricycle driver to transport people in the area where they live. He earns about $5 per day on a busy day. Nicole’s mother stays home to care for the children. Therefore, on such a small income, this family struggles to provide the most basic necessities to survive. When they were told that Nicole had a heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arteriosus which would require them to leave the island and travel to Manila where she would undergo a heart catheterization, they had no idea how they would fund saving their daughter’s life. They do not have any relatives or friends who could help so they sent out a plea for assistance. They are so grateful for your efforts to help heal Nicole’s little heart. They look forward to having her healthy and
watching her grow and play with her sisters.
Current Project: Rayan
Rayan was born with a hole in his heart known as a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). He is a happy and playful boy who lives with his family in a humble dwelling outside of Cairo, Egypt. Rayan has been ill many times in his short life due to his heart condition. He always wants to run and play but gets tired so quickly that he must stop and sit down to catch his breath. His parents worry about him everyday knowing that he needs to have heart surgery to heal his heart but that this type of procedure is way beyond their means. All they want is for their precious son to be happy and healthy. They are so very grateful for your sponsorship of a diagnostic catheterization which will provide the surgeons with important information needed to perform his life-saving surgery.
