Annual Signature Events
Four gatherings that carry Maiya's legacy forward.
From Maiya's Legacy to a Movement of Hope. These are the four signature events we hold every year — each anchored to a national awareness month and shaped around the families we serve.
April · Donate Life Month
Signature eventHope in Motion 5K & Family Walk
Our springtime call to community — a 5K run/walk and family walk that turns visible movement into awareness for heart health, congenital heart disease, and the families still waiting on the transplant list. Every step honors a heart warrior and invites another conversation about the gift of life.
July
Premier community serviceMaiya's Legacy Celebration & School Supply Giveaway
Our premier community service moment — a family picnic, backpack and school supply distribution, family resource fair, and legacy storytelling in Maiya's honor. A tangible reminder that her legacy lives on through every child sent into a new school year ready, seen, and supported.
August · Minority Donor Awareness Month
Signature remembranceCandlelight Walk for Hope & Healing
Our signature remembrance gathering — a candlelight procession honoring donor heroes, transplant recipients, heart warriors, and families navigating loss. A faith-rooted, community-centered evening that turns grief into advocacy and quiet remembrance into informed yeses.
October · CHD Awareness Month
Premier fundraiserHearts of Hope Gala
Our premier annual fundraising event — family testimonials, awards, silent auction, and a fund-a-need campaign that fuels the storytelling, awareness, and family-support initiatives at the heart of the mission. The night each year we celebrate impact and invest in what comes next.
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