St. Ann Catholic Church hosts party for Mended Little Hearts

Mended Little Hearts is having a Valentine's party for children with heart problems and their families on February 10 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze. The party will be from 2 to 5 p.m. in the parish hall, 100 Daniel Drive.

Mended Little Hearts, a support program for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease, is dedicated to inspiring hope in those who care for the littlest heart patients of all. Mended Little Hearts offers resources and a caring support network as families find answers and move forward to find healing and hope.

Mended Little Hearts connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem, navigated the maze of medical decisions and procedures, and mapped out a plan for the future.

Support groups help parents understand that they are not alone and that there is hope. Members listen, share their experiences, and discuss issues that impact the family at meetings and social events such as this party.

If you have a child with heart problems and would like to attend this party, please RSVP by February 8 to Sheila Allen, 587-2016.

St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze, and Our Lady of the Assumption Mission, Pensacola Beach, together are a parish of over 2,700 persons serving the community in body, mind and spirit. Information, bulletins and newsletters are available on the web at StAnnGulfBreeze.Org.