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The 5th annual 24-hour soccer marathon was held in Dural this weekend and the team far exceeded their fundraising goal, bringing in an incredible $105,000, to be shared between Neurology, the Cancer Centre and the Heart Centre for Children.

It was a fun day/night/day for everyone involved, and a good run-around for The Children's Hospital at Westmead's "kids vs adults" game between 2 and 4pm on Saturday.  It was heartwarming to be part of such an active, inclusive event that has provided us with the funds to really make a difference to patients and families. This event just keeps getting better each year.  We're already looking forward to what 2017 will bring.

The Bald and the Beautiful Spring Cocktail Party, being held in Wagga Wagga on 17 September, is a celebration and fundraiser for the Heart Centre, organised by a wonderful team of supporters including the parents of one of our patients. 

We look forward to seeing some of our Wagga families there!  Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=211409

The group's fundraising page can be found at https://give.everydayhero.com/au/raising-money-for-the-heart-centre-for-children

Are you interested in being part of a 24 hour game of indoor soccer?  The Kicking Goals for Kids soccer marathon is in its fifth year and will take place from 6pm Friday 2 to 6pm Saturday 3 September 2016 in Dural.

It is a fun night and day, with music and a delicious BBQ for all players.  It's a great way to get involved, and perhaps take on a team of Heart Centre staff.

For more information, head to https://give.everydayhero.com/au/kicking-goals-for-sick-kids-2016

We look forward to seeing you there!

Just two weeks to go until the Mending Small Hearts gala dinner on 16 July.  This wonderful event sold out several weeks ago and promises to be a great evening.  A huge thank you to the organisers.  We look forward to seeing you on the night!

For more information, head to the Mending Small Hearts Facebook page.

Harley was one of our patients who sadly passed away just recently.  His family and friends are honouring his life by selling "Harley is my Heart Hero" t-shirts and doing a series of fundraisers.

The Facebook page is available here, including Harley's story.  The family made the news with their fundraising efforts, and we cannot thank them enough for supporting the work that we do at the Heart Centre for Children.  Harley's memory will certainly live on.

This year's Ride Your Heart Out 80km cycle challenge raised a huge $12,000 for the Heart Centre for Children.  A big thank you to Omar Eter and Eahab Arja who came and presented us with the cheque today.  They are pictured here with Dr Christian Turner, one of our cardiologists.

We're already looking forward to the 2017 challenge, scheduled for late February next year.  Head to http://www.rideyourheartout.com.au/ for more information.