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Athletes for Hearts, Inc.

Athletes for Hearts, Inc. was created to provide financial assistance to families with children in need of medical treatment specific to a heart condition and to fund advancements in medical technology for the treatment of heart disease, with a special emphasis on heart conditions affecting children.

MacKenzie Overton, a 12 year-old St. Pete Beach, Florida resident and avid fastpitch softball player, is a shining example of how kids with life threatening heart conditions can live productive and full lives with the proper medical care.

MacKenzie, diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome at birth, received a heart transplant on the 17th day of her young life. With no chance for survival prior to her transplant, MacKenzie now competes athletically, leads a normal and productive pre-teen life, and is an inspiration for any family with a child faced with a heart condition.

         Mac and Michele Smith                     CLICK TO READ MORE...

To see how MacKenzie's life has progressed after her heart 
transplant, view her 4 minute slideshow here.

See the hundreds of great auction items CLICK HERE.

You won't want to miss meeting these world-class athletes at our dinner and auction event on Friday night, February 22nd.  Gary Sheffield, Lightning Captain - Tim Taylor, Ryan Craig, Hugh Green, Ken Griffey Sr., LeeRoy Selmon, Mike Alstott, Dave Moore, Ryan Nece, Tony Esposito, Michele Smith, Henry Lawrence, Rubin Carter, Don Zimmer, Lyndsey Klein, Darren "Dutch" Daulton. CLICK HERE to see everyone attending.

Upcoming Events

Dinner and Auction
Beach Resort Wear
Friday, February 22, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Pavilion at TradeWinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Florida
To sign-up and register, click here.

Athletes for Hearts is proud to present
Bay News 9's, Jen Holloway
as our 2008 Master of Ceremonies
To learn more about Jen click here