The For Elysa Foundation

05/11/2025

The 2025 was a resounding success, thanks to our amazing supporters!

We are thrilled to announce that the funds raised will immediately support two critical areas:

1. Innovative Research: We heard directly from Dr. Katelyn Bruno about her groundbreaking work at the University of Florida focused on treating pediatric myocarditis. Your generosity is accelerating this life-saving research! 🔬

2. Heart Family Support: The Love & Light Initiative continues to grow, providing essential mental health and material supports to heart families during their toughest times. Your light shines so brightly! ✨

Thank you to our incredible donors, our live painter, and everyone who embraced our foundation’s work. Together, we are building a brighter future for heart warriors and their families.

10/10/2025

Join us SATURDAY, OCT 11 at 6pm in KCMO for our gala!

✨Enjoy a live performance painter, food and drinks while we celebrate the impact that Elysa's friends and fans have empowered over the last 12 years

✨Live auction - 2 beautiful paintings and an incredible condo in Frisco, CO

✨ Raffle - we have tons of Sporting KC gear, gift cards, and a cozy red Chiefs rally blanket up for raffle

✨ Tickets available HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025

Design credit to another of Elysa's little sisters, who could not be outdone by the baby of the family 😉

08/10/2025

It's almost time! Join us Saturday, Oct 11 @ 6pm in the Crossroads with performance painter Mike Debus as we celebrate the amazing impact of our For Elysa friends and fans! Ticket link and details here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025

05/10/2025

As we count down to our gala next weekend, we're overflowing with hope and gratitude for the extraordinary impact our For Elysa community has created - and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Please join us so we can continue to fulfill our mission of Education, Light, and Research 🎉

Ticket and donation links here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025

Second photo courtesy of Elysa's littlest sis and her design expertise.

28/09/2025

What a special week -

✅ We partnered with Elysa’s “baby sisters” to share CPR and AED awareness with a middle school

✅ Dr. Bruno et al published a vital comparative research study looking at myocarditis in pediatric patients vs. adults, citing For Elysa’s funding support

✅ We are steadily gearing up to “paint the town” in a new format for our annual gala Oct 11. (Join us! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025)

All of these are possible only with the amazing and unwavering support of our Elysa friends and fans - and we are so grateful!

04/09/2025

Celebrating 12 years of impact For Elysa! 🎉 Join us Oct 11, 6pm for live painting with Mike Debus (link below), auction at 7:15, and more! Click the photo for ticketing info.

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We're excited to Paint the Town in our celebratory 9th Annual For Elysa Gala! Join us in KCMO for a live painter, drinks, appetizers and a celebration of all that we've accomplished together over the last 12 years, For Elysa. We are thrilled to share updates from the pediatric myocarditis research y...

15/07/2025

We hope you can join us to celebrate our collective impact at our annual Gala on October 11, 2025 in KCMO.

Ticket link and details here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025

06/07/2025

🎉 We are celebrating! 🎉

​Our 9th Annual For Elysa Gala on October 11, 2025 in KCMO is an opportunity for us to pause and reflect on the amazing impact your partnership has made over the last 12 years.

Join us for a performance painter and small live auction, with the focus being on celebrating all that we've accomplished together, For Elysa.

Ticket link here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/paint-the-town-9th-annual-for-elysa-gala-oct-11--2025

15/06/2025

Kansas City heart families, we’ve got something just for you 💙

We’re teaming up with to offer FREE movie tickets + snacks as part of Heart Family Movie Night—a chance to reconnect, relax, and celebrate your strength as a heart family.
🎟️ Choose your movie, your day, your theater
🍿 Use vouchers anytime in June or July
📲 Don’t forget to tag us in your !

👉 Register now: theohhf.org/heart-family-night-out

04/06/2025

Calling all Kansas City heart families! 💙

The For Elysa Foundation is thrilled to partner with to offer free movie tickets and snack vouchers through Heart Family Movie Night. No event to attend—just you, your loved ones, and a moment to relax and feel seen.

🎬 Pick the movie and theater 🍿 Enjoy snacks on us 📅 Use anytime in June or July 2025

Plus, join the challenge to help spread awareness for families navigating heart conditions in kids.

🎟️ RSVP now: https://theohhf.org/heart-family-night-out