UPCOMING EVENTS

How We Fulfill Our Mission

Hero Hearts Initiative delivers structured, hospital-coordinated programs designed to support emotional well-being and resilience.

Hero Visits

Trained volunteers provide bedside visits that encourage imagination, strength, and positive engagement.

Courage Tools

Children receive bravery badges, courage exercises, and empowerment techniques that support coping during treatment.

Hospital Collaboration

We partner with Child Life Specialists and healthcare teams to ensure visits complement therapeutic care.

Community Engagement

We mobilize volunteers and community partners to support families and strengthen the care environment.

Pediatric Patients Served

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Florida Hospital Partners

Trained Volunteers

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Emotional Support Hours

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FIRST-YEAR BUDGET: $80,000

Your support funds training, background checks, hospital-safe costumes, and bravery kits.

Because every child deserves a hero — and every child deserves to feel like one.

MEET THE LEAGUE

Our volunteers are trained performers and passionate community members dedicated to service.

Anthony Davila

Chief Executive Officer

Marcia Grundolf

Project Director

Liz Bruns

Chief Financial Officer

Volunteers

Project Manager

Why Our Mission Matters

Research and clinical experience show that emotional well-being significantly impacts a child’s ability to cope with treatment. Positive emotional experiences can:

• reduce anxiety and distress
• improve cooperation with procedures
• strengthen resilience
• enhance overall patient experience
• support family emotional health

By addressing emotional needs alongside medical treatment, Hero Hearts Initiative contributes to holistic care and healing.

Our Commitment to Families

We recognize that a child’s illness affects the entire family. Our presence offers moments of relief, reassurance, and hope for parents and caregivers navigating uncertainty.
Through small acts of compassion and encouragement, we aim to lighten emotional burdens and remind families they are not alone.

Our Commitment to Healthcare Partners

Hero Hearts Initiative works collaboratively with hospitals and Child Life departments to enhance the pediatric care environment. Our program supports therapeutic goals, improves patient morale, and contributes to a more positive hospital experience.
We maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, infection control standards, and trauma-informed practices.

Our Commitment to the Future

Hero Hearts Initiative is dedicated to sustainable growth and expanding access to emotional support programs for pediatric patients. Through partnerships, volunteer engagement, and community support, we will continue bringing courage and hope to children and families facing cancer.

Mission in Action

Every visit, every smile, and every moment of courage represents our mission in action. We are not simply delivering entertainment — we are nurturing resilience, restoring hope, and reminding children of their inner strength.

Closing Mission Matters

Hero Hearts Initiative stands beside children and families during their most difficult moments, offering courage, compassion, and connection when it is needed most.