Save A Heart Celebration
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Support Our Brave Little Victors

You’re invited to a champions-inspired event to support children with congenital heart disease.

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Join Us for an Evening to Remember

The Congenital Heart Center at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital invites you to the 32nd annual Save A Heart Celebration on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Ann Arbor at 5:30 p.m.

Experience an extraordinary night of fine dining featuring exquisite wines and a signature cocktail, a specially curated meal, and storytelling that inspires. Plus, don’t miss your chance to participate in our exciting silent and live auctions. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to life-saving research, driving clinical innovation and providing essential support to our Little Victors and their families!

We are thrilled to announce that Tom Riles, known for his work with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “American Idol,” and “Dancing with the Stars,” will be our emcee for the evening — get ready for some laughs and great energy!

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with congenital heart defects. Become a true champion for pediatric and congenital heart disease — no extraordinary talent necessary, just a powerful desire to share your kindness, compassion, and generosity with others.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Details

Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 314 S. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI
Attire: Cocktail attire

Other Ways to Be a Champion
Donate

Unable to join us in person? Consider making a gift to support children with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Silent Auction

Registration is Open! Bidding will begin on February 19 at 9 a.m.

Buy Gear

Buy limited edition Save A Heart gear.

Fundraise

Create an online fundraiser, with matching donations from the Atwood Family Foundation, benefiting C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

Philanthropy News
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Philanthropy News
Cheering on Children With Heart Conditions
Save A Heart campaign to raise funds for congenital heart disease research and treatments.
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Philanthropy News
Shining a Spotlight on Congenital Heart Defects
The Save A Heart campaign fundraising effort helps make advancements in research, treatments, and care for children with heart defects possible and raises awareness of people born with heart conditions.
Be a Champion. Save A Heart. Make a Difference!


Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly one out of every 110 children born in this country. Of the children who have CHD, one in four will need medical or surgical interventions before their first birthday. Another group of children born with structurally normal hearts will develop heart disease during childhood. For both groups of children, their health care needs will continue for the rest of their lives.

Team up with us to give children with congenital and acquired heart disease, and their families, the advanced care and support they need to live their best lives.