Sponsor a Bear fully funded: 25 of 25 bears are funded. Next goal: build inventory for 50 comfort kits. Learn More →
Student-Founded 501(c)(3) Nonprofit  ·  West Palm Beach, Florida

Comfort & Care
for Brave Hearts.

We assemble comfort kits for children in cardiac ICUs and bring heart health education to schools — because every child deserves to feel seen and supported.

501
(c)(3) Nonprofit
8
Kit Items Per Child
2
Core Programs
50
Kit Inventory Goal
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Campaign Complete
Sponsor a Bear is fully funded — 25 of 25 bears funded. We are now building inventory for 50 comfort kits.
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Current Goal

Build Inventory for 50 Comfort Kits

We are building a flexible stock of approved supplies so we can prepare hospital-specific comfort-kit batches as receiving partners are ready.

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Inventory building phaseGoal: 50 complete kits
50 kit inventory goal 100 custom bag target 2 confirmed interested receiving partners

Confirmed Receiving Hospitals

Heart & Hope Project has received confirmation from the following pediatric hospitals that they are interested in receiving our comfort kits and encouragement cards. Each donation will be prepared according to the receiving hospital's current safety, packaging, and donation requirements.

Receiving Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Confirmed interest in receiving Heart & Hope comfort kits and encouragement cards.

Receiving Hospital

Orlando Health Children's Arnold Palmer Hospital

Confirmed interest in receiving Heart & Hope comfort kits and encouragement cards.

Hospital names are shown to identify confirmed receiving organizations. Listing does not imply sponsorship, endorsement, or an exclusive partnership.

Fiscally Sponsored
Student-Founded

Built from Courage.
Built for Children.

Heart & Hope Project was founded by a high school student in West Palm Beach, Florida, driven by his own journey with chronic illness and a deep desire to become a cardiologist. Knowing what it feels like to face uncertainty in a hospital room, he created something tangible: comfort kits and heart health education for children who need it most.

Comfort Kits

Handcrafted kits delivered to children in cardiac ICUs and hospitals dealing with long-term or unexplained illness.

Heart Heroes

Age-appropriate heart health education outreach at elementary schools, empowering kids to understand and care for their hearts.

Fiscally Sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club)  ·  501(c)(3)  ·  All donations tax-deductible

What's in a Comfort Kit?

Every item is chosen with intention — to comfort, distract, and remind a child that they are seen, loved, and brave.

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Branded Drawstring Bag

A custom Heart & Hope bag — theirs to keep and treasure.

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Small Stuffed Animal

A soft companion for long nights and scary procedures.

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Cozy Fun Socks

Bright, playful socks to add a little joy to hospital days.

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Lip Balm

Because hospital air is dry, and small comforts matter enormously.

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Coloring Book + Pencils

Creative expression and calm focus during long wait times.

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Fidget / Sensory Item

A pop-it or stress ball for anxious hands that need something to do.

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A Little Sweet

Candy with a handmade tag: "a little sweet for a brave heart."

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Handwritten Card

A personal note from the founder — signed just for them.

Help Us Fill More Kits

Every item donated goes directly into a kit for a child in a cardiac ICU. No donation is too small.

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Drawstring Bags

Bulk, customizable — our signature kit carrier

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Small Stuffed Animals

Soft companions for brave little hearts

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Fun Patterned Socks

Heart, star, and animal prints — the bolder the better

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Lip Balm (Bulk)

For dry hospital air — comfort in a tube

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Coloring Books

Ages 4–13, all themes welcome

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Colored Pencils / Markers

4-packs, perfect for little artists

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Fidget Toys / Pop-Its

Stress balls and sensory items for anxious hands

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Individually Wrapped Candy

Nut-free — for our signature sweet touch

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Organza / Glassine Bags

For beautiful candy packaging

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Shipping Supplies

Boxes, tape, and labels to get kits where they're needed

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Join Our Mission

Whether you're local or across the country, there's a place for you in the Heart & Hope family.

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Kit Assembly West Palm Beach, FL

Help pack and assemble comfort kits at in-person events in the West Palm Beach area.

02

Outreach

Help spread the word, run donation drives, and grow our community.

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Make a Card — From Anywhere ✉️

Write encouragement cards online. Earn 1 volunteer hour for every 6 approved cards.

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Ready to Make a Difference?
From Anywhere

Write encouragement cards online. Earn 1 hr per 6 cards.

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This Month's Spotlight

Each month, we feature a condition that may affect children in our community — because awareness is a form of compassion. Every article is researched from authoritative medical sources.

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⭐ Monthly Spotlight
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
POTS

A disorder of the autonomic nervous system affecting how the body regulates heart rate and blood flow when changing position. Symptoms can include dizziness, fatigue, and brain fog — often invisible to others.

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