Help give little hearts a big hand

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Nov 27, 2099 Source: The Lexington Herald-Leader Submitted By: Published Friday, November 26, 1999, in the Herald-Leader In 1980, 5-year-old Brian Littrell was hospitalized in the pediatrics unit of St. Joseph Hospital for treatment of a serious infection of the heart muscle. He was born with a ventricular septal defect, a small hole between the left and right ventricles of the heart. He underwent successful corrective surgery in 1998, and established through the hospital the Brian Littrell Fund for Pediatric Cardiology. An offshoot of the foundation, the Brian Littrell Healthy Heart Club for Kids, will offer education, exercise, nutrition and perhaps rehabilitation for children with congenital heart problems or those at risk to develop heart conditions. Backstreet Boys fans can show their support. There are two items that benefit the foundation: a T-shirt with the Heart Club logo on the front and a photo with Littrell surrounded by children; and a floppy hat (in denim or khaki) with an embroidered logo. Here's where to get 'em: Wildcat Wearhouse, 415 South Broadway. $20. St. Joseph Hospital, 313-1705, or on the Web (http://www.sjhlex.org). $18 (plus $4 for shipping). Rupp Arena. Up to $30, according to the requirements of Winterland, the group's merchandising company. All proceeds go to the Brian Littrell Healthy Heart Club for Kids. Some information for this report was taken from the St. Joseph HealthCare Web site. HELP GIVE LITTLE HEARTS A BIG HAND Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: Edward Submitted by: John Submitted by: Shawn Submitted by: Lemat Submitted by: Shawn Submitted by: Edd Submitted by: Louise Submitted by: Edd Submitted by: Dirk Comment on this item. Next Item: They are her fire, her five desires Prev Item: 'Luckiest person in the world' opens the show