about us

our mission

"Wholeheartedly exists to ensure that no heart family has to choose between their child’s bedside and their financial stability. From comfort-filled care packages to direct financial assistance, we provide a lifeline for families during their most difficult moments."

Impact

A CHD diagnosis changes a family’s world in an instant. At Wholeheartedly, we transform that moment of isolation into a moment of community. By providing over 150 care packages filled with curated essentials, we’ve given hundreds of parents the tools to navigate hospital life over the last seven years. Now, as a new 501(c)(3), we are hoping to expand our reach to provide direct financial relief, ensuring that household bills never stand in the way of a parent being at their child’s bedside.

Future Intent

Our Commitment: Care Beyond the Clinical At [Non-Profit Name], we believe that a heart family’s only job should be focusing on their child’s recovery. However, the reality of a long-term stay at Seattle Children’s is that the bills back home don’t pause.

We are dedicated to providing:

  • Immediate Comfort: Continuing our tradition of providing curated care packages to every heart family entering the hospital.

  • Tangible Relief: Expanding our reach to provide direct financial grants that cover the essentials—mortgage payments, electricity bills, and groceries.

  • Future Growth: While our roots are at Seattle Children’s, our vision is to scale our support to reach heart families throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Our Officers

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    Sarah Ouellette

    —President and Creator

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    Brian Ouellette

    —Vice President and Co-creator

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    Michael Schlosser

    —Treasurer

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    Carol Schlosser

    —Secretary

  • Your tangible items were a constant gift that didn't require any of her time or energy in return. Your blanket remains on her bed today as a reminder and encouragement to her.

    —Seattle Children’s RN

  • "We were truly caught by surprise that there is someone out there who is providing help / comfort / advice to total strangers, who are faced with heart issues for their newborns."

    —Heart Family

  • "Reading their story hit home and finally made me feel like I wasn't alone. Their thoughtfulness and generosity is truly appreciated."

    —Heart Family

  • "Everyone was so appreciative of the kindness of a stranger."

    —Dr. Files

  • "We can't express enough how deeply appreciative families are when they receive your now - famous, Red Bags. They are all so touched, in such a powerful way. "

    —Seattle Children’s ARNP

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