HeartWorks

03/12/2026

Did you know?

Your own cells can be turned into powerful stem cells that help scientists study heart disease.

These are called autologous stem cells, and they’re helping unlock new possibilities in regenerative medicine.

Learn how scientists create them and why they matter in our blog → link in bio / https://heartworksinc.org/what-are-autologous-stem-cells

03/12/2026

Thank you, for the beautiful candle and important reminder 💗 See you this summer!

You can do big brave things. WE can do big brave things.

03/11/2026

Stem cells from your own body may help repair damaged tissues. Check out our blog to earn how autologous stem cells are advancing regenerative medicine.

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Stem cells from your own body may help repair damaged tissues. Learn how autologous stem cells are advancing regenerative medicine.

03/11/2026

Heart cells can actually be grown in the lab and they can beat just like a real heart.

Our team uses these beating cells to test therapies, study heart function, and design future treatments for CHD.

This means:
• Faster discoveries
• More accurate testing
• Hope for better outcomes
• A new path toward repairing damaged heart muscle

Every tiny beat in our lab gets us closer to helping real hearts outside the lab.

Visit webuildhearts.org for more information

03/10/2026

It’s a great feeling when guests show up early and stay late!!! We had an incredible Feel the Beat event over the weekend.

Heart families, partners, and organizations came together in MN for an afternoon filled with connection, laughter, and community. From rock climbing and face painting to mini highland cows, magic, and meeting Goldy Gopher, the energy in the room was a powerful reminder of how special this CHD community truly is.

Moments like these matter. They remind us that while the journey with congenital heart disease can be challenging, no family walks it alone.

Thank you to , the families who joined us, and everyone working every day to change outcomes for CHD.

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We were able to share information about The Co-op at HeartWorks, a patient-powered initiative where the lived experiences of the CHD community help guide research and future therapies. If you want to set up a follow up meeting to chat more, DM us!

03/06/2026

Your experience → research data → potential future trials

Information shared through The Co-op @ HeartWorks helps researchers better understand CHD and design studies. If a study may be relevant to you, you may receive information about how to explore participation.

Want to chat about it? DM us if you would like to set up a meeting with Emma, our Co-op rep.

03/01/2026

Last week, because of our youngest HeartWorks guests felt the love in a big way.

Their sponsorship of our Kids Packs helped make the 5th Annual Virtual Dinner extra special for the children in our community. These packs weren’t just fun additions to the evening - they were a reminder that kids living with CHD are seen, celebrated, and supported.

Serving schools, teams, and organizations since 1947, Chippewa Valley Sporting Goods has long been a trusted leader across western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. What made this partnership even more meaningful is their personal connection to the CHD community and their continued leadership support of HeartWorks.

We are so grateful for the way they showed up for heart families.

PS - The pictures submitted from the dinner are AWESOME! More to come.

02/28/2026

We had a great week at the CHOP Cardiology Conference.

It was inspiring to connect with clinicians and leaders committed to advancing care for children with congenital heart disease. Grateful for the opportunity to share how HeartWorks is contributing to the future of CHD - through breakthrough therapies, clinical trials, and a congenital-first Training & Innovation Center.

The conversations were meaningful and the commitment is strong.

We Build Hearts, from discovery to delivery.

02/27/2026

Today is...Retro Day! So we celebrate our history.

Before HeartWorks, there was this.

Our original HLHS program logo represents the earliest chapter of our journey - a commitment to do more for children born with one of the most complex congenital heart defects.

As the science advanced and the need became even clearer, we evolved. From a single-condition focus to a comprehensive congenital-first model. From research support to regenerative medicine, device innovation, clinical readiness, and training infrastructure.

We didn’t pivot away from our roots. We built on them.

Retro logo. Relentless mission.

Learn more at webuildhearts.org

02/26/2026

What a night.

Our 5th Annual HeartWorks Virtual Dinner was our biggest and best yet, bringing together heart families, friends, and supporters from across the country for a night of cooking, connection, and community.

During this event, guests cooked live from home with Chef John, heard meaningful updates from Tim Nelson, and united around a shared mission: accelerating CHD research and supporting families when it matters most.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended. If you weren’t able to join us but would still like to check out our biggest event of the year, we uploaded the whole show on YouTube. Link in bio.

02/26/2026

Heart Month reminds us why we do this work, but the work continues every single day.

Thank you for being part of a community that refuses to accept the status quo and believes children and adults living with CHD deserve more.

Let’s finish Heart Month strong! Here are 4 ways to make an impact. - https://mailchi.mp/webuildhearts.org/newsletter-9257858

02/26/2026

We 🧡 Ashley Furniture Industries

Thank you for the awareness and support you’ve generated for congenital heart disease and HeartWorks. We are especially grateful to the Wanek family, whose vision and commitment continue to fuel this mission.

Together, we are building stronger hearts and a brighter future for families affected by CHD.