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On February 10, the Cambodia

Youth Movement Group called 157

hosted a fundraiser to welcome the

cardiac team and HWB at Grand

Soluxe Palace in Siem Reap,Cambodia. During the event, the

group presented a generous

contribution to our organization so

we could continue our efforts to save

many more lives. Thank you Group

157 for your heartfelt support.

HWB Newsletter Issue #2 March 2013

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HWB and Tri 4 Number 1

Foundation Inc. continue our

planning for the 1,200 mile ultra-run

taking place this summer. This run

will help raise awareness for

congenital heart defects. We are still

looking fordedicated volunteers.

For more information, please visit

www.t41run.com/ on how you can

help out with our event.

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On March 16, HWB President andFounder Peter Chhun was invited byCNN Hero Phymean Noun of thePeople Improvement Organization togive an inspirational speech tostudents at Stung Mean Chey School.Students also shared their touchingstories about their experiences. Pleasevisit our Facebook page for picturesand stories here: www.goo.gl/b9MPc.

On our mission to save livesHearts Without Boundaries hit yet another milestone in ourseven year tenure. Last month, we wrapped up our 6th annual

medical mission to Cambodia in co-sponsorship with Childrens

Lifeline International. On this mission, 14 little hearts were

mended. As of today, HWB and Childrens Lifeline

International has healed a total of132 hearts.

All 14 heart patients from our mission this year have been

discharged from Angkor Hospital for Children showing excellent

recovery. Please continue to follow along as we keep you

updated on the condition of our patients.

On behalf of HWB, we would like to wish our sincerest gratitude

for your endless support and appreciation. These hearts could

not be repaired without your help. Thank you.

From our hearts to yours,

The HWB Team

Monthly Updates

Tri 4 Number 1Foundation Inc.:

The Race Continues

Aspire to Inspire:Stung Mean Chey

School Visit

Funds to Heal Hearts:Money Raised forFuture surgeries

A recovering heart patient from this years medical mission.Thank you Mended Little Hearts of Volusia County, Florida for these

beautiful teddy bears!

From Our Hearts to YoursMonthly Newsletter

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We give sincere thanks to the cardiac team fromthe United States for their generosity anddedication in saving the lives of impoverished

Cambodian children. They have worked longhours during this past mission so 14 morechildren could have a new lease on life. It was avery intense trip. These were all pretty high-riskcases, but thankfully, everyone continues to dowell, said Susan Grossfeld, mission coordinator.

We wish to acknowledge and recognize thesefine medical professionals who made themission a success:

Dr. Paul Grossfeld Pediatric CardiologistSusan Grossfeld Mission CoordinatorDr. Michael Mitchell Cardiothoracic SurgeonDr. George Hoffman Pediatric CardiologyAnesthesiologistDr. Dan Lee AnesthesiologistDr. Joel Spencer AnesthesiologistDr. Abraham Rothman Pediatric CardiologistDr. Michael Madrzak Cardiothoracic Physician

AssistantMr. Christopher Brabant PerfusionistMs. Deborah Walter Pediatric Cardiology

Intensive Care NurseMs. Emily Oldenburg Pediatric CardiologyIntensive Care NurseMs. Amy Huntoon Cardiac Care NurseMs. Shannon Kell Cardiac Care NurseMs. Meghan McCarthy Cardiac Care NurseMr. Robert Lombardi Cardiac Respiratory

TherapistMs. Leslie Thomas Operating RoomTechnician

Special thanks as well to Dr. Luy Lyda,cardiologist, and the staff at Angkor Hospital forChildren for their ongoing commitment toproviding healthcare for Cambodian children.We could not accomplish our work without thesupport of not only the doctors and nurses, but

also our donors and other supporters across thecountry. As always, it's gratifying to see howmuch of a difference has been made, and welook forward to the next mission.

Special Acknowledgements


Thank you to the wonderful medicalteam for volunteering their time to

save lives!



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CHPAAsMedical andDental Mission

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School Visit @PeopleImprovementOrganization

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CSULB CSSCulture Show

CitizenshipClinic @ TheCambodianFamily

Public Forum@ MacArthur

Park

Workshop forKhmerStudents @Poly HS

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Cut N StyleFundraiser

Paulina FilmScreening @

The CambodianFamily

CSUF CSACulture Show

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Spirit of KhmerAngkor ShadowPuppet Theater

Orientation

March 2013 Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

HEARTS WITHOUTBOUNDARIES:

Member Highlight

Nayeli Barragan

HWB Volunteer

Nayeli Barragan is a graduate fromCalifornia State University, LongBeach in which she received a

Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studieswith an emphasis in Education. She

became involved with HWB aftertraveling abroad to Cambodia througha CSULB course. What she found andexperienced during her trip will foreverfill a place in her heart. I wanted to go

somewhere I could help as well aslearn more about others in order to

become a more aware citizen andfuture teacher. Since then, she has

been involved with raising awarenessabout congenital heart defects. Themission opened her eyes, and has

offered an opportunity to help acommunity in need. She looks forward

to continuing her involvement byjoining HWBs efforts to make a

difference.

Quote of the Month:It is under the greatest adversity that there existsthe greatest potential for doing good, both foroneself and others.

- His Holiness the Dalai Lama,Head of State & Spiritual leaderof the Tibetan people

Feb. 20th

March 7th: Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA)s

medical and dental mission in Cambodia.

March 16: HWB President and Founder Peter Chhun gives an inspirational speech at CNNHero Phymean Nouns NGO People Improvement Organization at Stung Mean Chey School

March 17: Cambodian Student Society of CSULB holds their 29

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annual culture show TheUnraveling Truth from 6:30 PM 10 PM

March 18: The Cambodian Family hosts their monthly citizenship workshop from 9 AM 1 PM

March 20: Cambodian Coordinating Council(Cam-CC) holds a public forum addressing the2013 new year events @ MacArthur Park, 6 PM 7 PM

March 23: College preparation workshop for Khmer parents and students @ Poly High Schoolfrom 1 PM 3:30 PM

March 24: Cut N Style hair salon in Lakewood, CA hosts their 5-year anniversary event @ HakHeang Restaurant from 4:30 PM 7 PM. All proceeds benefit HWB.

March 29: Exclusive film screening of Paulina @ The Cambodian Family, 6:15 PM 8 PM

March 30: Cambodian Student Association of CSUF holds their 6th

annual culture showUnconditionally @ Westminster Rose Center Theater, 7 PM

March 31: Cambodian Association of America (CAA) / SKA Cambodian Lakhon Sbaek Thomhosts the creation of the Spirit of Khmer Angkor Shadow Puppet Theater @ CAA, 1 PM 4 PM

For inquiries on how your organization can place events on our calendar, please contact us [email protected].

Contact Us

From Our Hearts to Yours

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 562.544.9627

Website:http://heartswithoutboundaries.org/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HeartsWithoutBoundaries



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