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Published on Saturday, Sep 06, 2008
AnneMarie Sarvis, director of the Congenital Heart Information Network, knows firsthand the trauma of parenting a child with a congenital heart defect, the most common and deadliest birth defect worldwide.
That's why she got involved with the Congenital Heart Information Network, which, with the Children's Heart Foundation, is presenting Heart Strides 2008.
The fundraiser/family fun day is Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Registration is 8 to 8:30 a.m., followed by the warm-up, the 1.7-mile walk, and awards and closing ceremonies.
Proceeds from the event, sponsored by Children's Hospital at the Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children's Hospital's heart center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Associated Underwriters Insurance Agency, go to conquering congenital heart defects.
''It is truly because of our brave little boy Anthony that John and I feel so strongly about giving back and helping as many families as possible and help the CHD cause,'' AnneMarie Sarvis said.
''We always remember that when Anthony was born with his very complex CHD called tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, we were told that he was too sick to save and that it would be best to not seek surgery and allow him to die at the age of 2 months.''
Fortunately, the Sarvises didn't listen.
''Anthony is still with us today — 13 years later,'' his mother said. ''It has not been without countless open-heart surgeries, over a dozen interventional procedures, infections and months in the hospital. ''
Interested in learning more, supporting a pediatric heart survivor or making a donation? Please call AnneMarie Sarvis at 330-665-1113 or e-mail her at Anne@tchin.org.
Dinner for officer
A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser honoring slain Twinsburg police officer Josh Miktarian will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Country Diner restaurant, 520 E. Market St., Akron.
Zobby Miktarian from Joe's All-Star Cafe, Josh's uncle, will host the event.
Cost is $10; checks should be made out to the Josh Miktarian Memorial Fund. Proceeds go to Josh's widow, Holly, and their baby daughter, Thea. For information, call 330-376-9300.
Golf outing
Akron's Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting its fifth annual Invitational Golf Outing fundraiser at 11 a.m. Friday at Rosemont Country Club, 3777 Rosemont Blvd., Fairlawn.
Registration includes lunch, a scramble, silent auction and dinner.
The event has raised nearly $100,000 for the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service children's bereavement camp, Camp Promise, and the church's local, national and international outreach programs, including for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
For information, please call VNS Care Center at 330-665-1455 or 800-335-1455.
Harbor Hike
The third annual Harbor Hike to benefit Sparrow's Harbor Inc., a faith-based group home in Akron for abused or neglected girls ages 11 to 15, is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Munroe Falls Metro Park, 521 S. River Road, Munroe Falls.
Women's groups and sororities are encouraged to join in this mission of ''hope and possibility'' with your feet and your purse.
For information, please call 330-375-9404.
Jewell Cardwell can be reached at 330-996-3567 or jcardwell@thebeaconjournal.com.
AnneMarie Sarvis, director of the Congenital Heart Information Network, knows firsthand the trauma of parenting a child with a congenital heart defect, the most common and deadliest birth defect worldwide.
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