From Our Hearts to Yours

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HWB Newsletter Issue #2
March 2013

Monthly Updates
Funds to Heal Hearts:
Money Raised for Future surgeries
On February 10, the Cambodia Youth Movement Group called 157 hosted a fundraiser to welcome the cardiac team and HWB at Grand Soluxe Palace in Siem Reap, Cambodia. During the event, the group presented a generous contribution to our organization so we could continue our efforts to save many more lives. Thank you Group 157 for your heartfelt support.

Aspire to Inspire:
Stung Mean Chey School Visit
On March 16, HWB President and Founder Peter Chhun was invited by 2 CNN Hero Phymean Noun of the People Improvement Organization to give an inspirational speech to students at Stung Mean Chey School. Students also shared their touching stories about their experiences. Please visit our Facebook page for pictures and stories here: www.goo.gl/b9MPc.

A recovering heart patient from this years medical mission. Thank you Mended Little Hearts of Volusia County, Florida for these beautiful teddy bears!

On our mission to save lives

Hearts Without Boundaries hit yet another milestone in our seven year tenure. Last month, we wrapped up our 6th annual medical mission to Cambodia in co-sponsorship with Childrens Lifeline International. On this mission, 14 little hearts were mended. As of today, HWB and Childrens Lifeline International has healed a total of 132 hearts.

Tri 4 Number 1 Foundation Inc.: The Race Continues

HWB and Tri 4 Number 1 Foundation Inc. continue our planning for the 1,200 mile ultra-run taking place this summer. This run will help raise awareness for congenital heart defects. We are still looking for dedicated volunteers. For more information, please visit www.t41run.com/ on how you can help out with our event.

All 14 heart patients from our mission this year have been discharged from Angkor Hospital for Children showing excellent recovery. Please continue to follow along as we keep you updated on the condition of our patients. On behalf of HWB, we would like to wish our sincerest gratitude for your endless support and appreciation. These hearts could not be repaired without your help. Thank you. From our hearts to yours, The HWB Team

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Special Acknowledgements
We give sincere thanks to the cardiac team from the United States for their generosity and dedication in saving the lives of impoverished Cambodian children. They have worked long hours during this past mission so 14 more children could have a new lease on life. It was a very intense trip. These were all pretty high-risk cases, but thankfully, everyone continues to do well, said Susan Grossfeld, mission coordinator. We wish to acknowledge and recognize these fine medical professionals who made the mission a success: Dr. Paul Grossfeld Pediatric Cardiologist Susan Grossfeld Mission Coordinator Dr. Michael Mitchell Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. George Hoffman Pediatric Cardiology Anesthesiologist Dr. Dan Lee Anesthesiologist Dr. Joel Spencer Anesthesiologist Dr. Abraham Rothman Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Michael Madrzak Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Mr. Christopher Brabant Perfusionist Ms. Deborah Walter Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Nurse Ms. Emily Oldenburg Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Nurse Ms. Amy Huntoon Cardiac Care Nurse Ms. Shannon Kell Cardiac Care Nurse Ms. Meghan McCarthy Cardiac Care Nurse Mr. Robert Lombardi Cardiac Respiratory Therapist Ms. Leslie Thomas Operating Room Technician Special thanks as well to Dr. Luy Lyda, cardiologist, and the staff at Angkor Hospital for Children for their ongoing commitment to providing healthcare for Cambodian children. We could not accomplish our work without the support of not only the doctors and nurses, but also our donors and other supporters across the country. As always, it's gratifying to see how much of a difference has been made, and we look forward to the next mission.

Thank you to the wonderful medical team for volunteering their time to save lives!

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March 2013 Calendar of Events

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HEARTS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES:

Member Highlight

CHPAAs Medical and Dental Mission Ends

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School Visit @ People Improvement Organization

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CSULB CSS Culture Show

Citizenship Clinic @ The Cambodian Family

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Public Forum @ MacArthur Park

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Workshop for Khmer Students @ Poly HS

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Cut N Style Fundraiser

Paulina Film Screening @ The Cambodian Family

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CSUF CSA Culture Show

Nayeli Barragan
HWB Volunteer
Nayeli Barragan is a graduate from California State University, Long Beach in which she received a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Education. She became involved with HWB after traveling abroad to Cambodia through a CSULB course. What she found and experienced during her trip will forever fill a place in her heart. I wanted to go somewhere I could help as well as learn more about others in order to become a more aware citizen and future teacher. Since then, she has been involved with raising awareness about congenital heart defects. The mission opened her eyes, and has offered an opportunity to help a community in need. She looks forward to continuing her involvement by joining HWBs efforts to make a difference.

Spirit of Khmer Angkor Shadow Puppet Theater Orientation

Upcoming Events
Feb. 20 March 7 : Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA)s medical and dental mission in Cambodia. March 16: HWB President and Founder Peter Chhun gives an inspirational speech at CNN Hero Phymean Nouns NGO People Improvement Organization at Stung Mean Chey School March 17: Cambodian Student Society of CSULB holds their 29 annual culture show The Unraveling Truth from 6:30 PM 10 PM March 18: The Cambodian Family hosts their monthly citizenship workshop from 9 AM 1 PM March 20: Cambodian Coordinating Council (Cam-CC) holds a public forum addressing the 2013 new year events @ MacArthur Park, 6 PM 7 PM March 23: College preparation workshop for Khmer parents and students @ Poly High School from 1 PM 3:30 PM March 24: Cut N Style hair salon in Lakewood, CA hosts their 5-year anniversary event @ Hak Heang Restaurant from 4:30 PM 7 PM. All proceeds benefit HWB. March 29: Exclusive film screening of Paulina @ The Cambodian Family, 6:15 PM 8 PM March 30: Cambodian Student Association of CSUF holds their 6 annual culture show Unconditionally @ Westminster Rose Center Theater, 7 PM March 31: Cambodian Association of America (CAA) / SKA Cambodian Lakhon Sbaek Thom hosts the creation of the Spirit of Khmer Angkor Shadow Puppet Theater @ CAA, 1 PM 4 PM
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For inquiries on how your organization can place events on our calendar, please contact us at heartswb.org@gmail.com.

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Quote of the Month:

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Head of State & Spiritual leader of the Tibetan people

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