Posted on February 1, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
More than 3,000 newborn babies will be able to keep their heads warm this winter thanks to the American Heart Association’s ‘Little Hats, Big Hearts’ program.
Every year, hundreds of volunteers lovingly craft tiny red hats to donate to hospitals during the month of February, which is recognized as American Heart Month.
Heart Disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and in the State of Indiana and congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the leading birth defect in newborns.
According to information provided by the American Heart Association, approximately 1 out of every 110 babies is born with a CHD and about 25 percent of those cases require an invasive surgery within the first year.
The Little Hats, Big Hearts program is meant to raise awareness about heart problems, such as congenital heart defects, while simultaneously offering new parents information about leading a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Friday, February 1, 2019
Saturday, November 11, 2017
American Heart Association Seeks Donations for the Little Hats, Big Hearts Program
Posted on November 11, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Can you knit or crochet? Your skills are needed to help the American Heart Association with their Little Hats, Big Hearts program.
Now through December 31st the AHA is collecting knitted or crocheted red baby hats to distribute in Indiana hospitals in the month of February, American Heart Month. The program is meant to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans and congenital heart defects, the most common birth defect in the country.
They are seeking hats for newborns and preemies made of red yarn that is either cotton or acrylic, medium to heavy weight that can be machine washed and dried. Don’t worry if you’re not the knitting or crocheting type, yarn can also be donated to the cause.
This is the third year of the program and last year, 3,000 hats were delivered to more than 40 Indiana hospitals.
Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association in Indianapolis at 65000 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100. To view some helpful hat patterns or to find out more about the initiative, visit Little Hats Big Hearts
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Can you knit or crochet? Your skills are needed to help the American Heart Association with their Little Hats, Big Hearts program.
Now through December 31st the AHA is collecting knitted or crocheted red baby hats to distribute in Indiana hospitals in the month of February, American Heart Month. The program is meant to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans and congenital heart defects, the most common birth defect in the country.
They are seeking hats for newborns and preemies made of red yarn that is either cotton or acrylic, medium to heavy weight that can be machine washed and dried. Don’t worry if you’re not the knitting or crocheting type, yarn can also be donated to the cause.
This is the third year of the program and last year, 3,000 hats were delivered to more than 40 Indiana hospitals.
Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association in Indianapolis at 65000 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100. To view some helpful hat patterns or to find out more about the initiative, visit Little Hats Big Hearts
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
American Heart Association Provides Handmade Red Baby Hats to Hospitals
Posted on February 6, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
More than 3,000 babies born in Indiana in February will be decked out in red hats, thanks to the American Heart Association. The “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program aims to raise awareness during American Heart Month as well as Congenital Heart Defects Week, which runs Feb. 7-14.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and in Indiana, and congenital heart defects are the leading birth defect in newborns. The program raises awareness of both conditions.
Volunteers lovingly knitted the hats by hand. They were delivered recently to hospitals across the state.
Volunteers who would like to donate materials or knit hats for next year, or hospitals that would like to participate can call the American Heart Association 317-732-4700.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
More than 3,000 babies born in Indiana in February will be decked out in red hats, thanks to the American Heart Association. The “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program aims to raise awareness during American Heart Month as well as Congenital Heart Defects Week, which runs Feb. 7-14.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and in Indiana, and congenital heart defects are the leading birth defect in newborns. The program raises awareness of both conditions.
Volunteers lovingly knitted the hats by hand. They were delivered recently to hospitals across the state.
Volunteers who would like to donate materials or knit hats for next year, or hospitals that would like to participate can call the American Heart Association 317-732-4700.
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