Virtual Heart Connection

Virtual Heart Connection The purpose of this physician-led group is to connect children and their familes with CHD via virtual & inperson events

- This group is organized by the Pediatric Cardiology Department at the Stollery Children's Hospital in association with the WCCHN to connect children with a Fontan circulation, and sponsored by the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation
- With the cancellation of organized heart camps due to the pandemic, we have held successful annual virtual Fontan day camps which occur in November
- We hold annual CHD family picnics in Edmonton during the Summer
- Our first Fontan Family camp occurred in August 2023 sponsored by the WCCHN BoostUp competition and will become an annual event, stay tuned for more details
- Our first online choir celebrated the CCHA 20th anniversary and can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/puxx8ZPA7VI?si=QeGUzMh3OVp9s0pU
- Out 2nd online choir music video can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/y9TFrJUWZk4?si=O5UUDrcQnot88Xlf

- We are a registered charity as "Virtual Heart Connection Educational Society" #774571020 RR 0001
- Donations can be made via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=QVUL4XV3XVT8N
- Tax receipts will be issued for amounts >$100

Registration is open for our Fontan Family camp, May 29-31 at Gull Lake. All children with a Fontan operation and their ...
02/13/2026

Registration is open for our Fontan Family camp, May 29-31 at Gull Lake. All children with a Fontan operation and their family members are invited to attend a weekend of activities, education and connecting with others. Registration closes on May 15th. See link for further details. https://forms.gle/EFpEXSGJ3ncSL3y16.

Canda lit red for CHD awareness week - check out the High Level Bridge which will be lit red tonight
02/08/2026

Canda lit red for CHD awareness week - check out the High Level Bridge which will be lit red tonight

Tonight the Calgary tower will be lit red for the start of Congenital Heart Awareness week.
02/07/2026

Tonight the Calgary tower will be lit red for the start of Congenital Heart Awareness week.

Tomorrow kicks off the beginning of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) awareness week. The Virtual Heart Connection Educatio...
02/07/2026

Tomorrow kicks off the beginning of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) awareness week. The Virtual Heart Connection Educational Society plays an important role in raising the awareness of as declared by our mayor.

February is Heart Month, and from Feb 7–14, communities across Canada are lighting up red to raise awareness for congeni...
02/02/2026

February is Heart Month, and from Feb 7–14, communities across Canada are lighting up red to raise awareness for congenital heart disease — a condition that affects 1 in 100 babies and lasts a lifetime.
Join with CCHA to:
🔴 Turn on a red porch, storefront, or outdoor light
🔴 Take a photo
🔴 Follow, share, and tag Instagram: , Facebook & X: with

It’s a simple act with a powerful message: in every neighbourhood, about 1 in 100 families is affected by CHD, and they’re not alone.

Who’s in? Let’s see Canada glow ❤️🇨🇦

Help spread the word!

02/02/2026
Virtual choir starts this Sunday, 4 pm Alberta time.  You can still sign up here: https://forms.gle/PkNNtkmfcddzynus6. J...
01/06/2026

Virtual choir starts this Sunday, 4 pm Alberta time. You can still sign up here: https://forms.gle/PkNNtkmfcddzynus6. Join others with CHD for singing, dancing or just some chat time. Make a music video together and have some fun during the Winter.

From all our little workers to you, wishing you a Happy New Year as we bring more fun events in 2026.
01/01/2026

From all our little workers to you, wishing you a Happy New Year as we bring more fun events in 2026.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone. It truely is a Winter Wonderland over here.

12/06/2025

Looking for a fun Winter activity to connect with others with CHD? Sign up for our online choir. Starts January 11th, 2025. Singers, dancers, siblings and familes are welcome. No experience necessary. Sign up here https://forms.gle/PkNNtkmfcddzynus6

11/25/2025

When the weather outside is frightful in Canada, what else is there to do but join virtual heart camp for games, cookies, painting, adult testimonies and more. This marks our 5th Virtual heart camp brought to you in collaboration with Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA) sponsored by the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation . Thank you to all our amazing kids, parents, and especially our volunteers.

Address

Stollery Children's Hospital, 8440 112th Street
Edmonton, AB
T6G2B7

Website

https://square.link/u/NE84IuWN

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