Hearstongs Fund Luncheon

About Heartsongs Fund

About Heartsongs Fund

The Heartsongs Luncheon Fund was established in 2001 as a tribute to Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a child poet, peacemaker, and an inspiration to us all. Mattie was a long-time patient of Children's National in Washington, D.C. before he lost his battle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy in June 2004. To honor Mattie, and the enormous efforts put forth by the family of doctors and nurses at … Read More

Heartsongs Virtual Happy Hour March 23rd 5-6pm

Thank you for joining us for the 19th Annual Heartsongs Event!

We heard heartfelt stories and honored our Covid19 Heroes.

Watch the 19th Annual 2021 Heartsongs Event below!

















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In Memory & Honor of Mattie Stepanek

Children’s National Hospital

  Almost everyone knows a child who has been a patient at Children’s National in Washington, DC. One patient in particular, Mattie Stepanek, made a profound impact on America, and the world, during his short life. The poet, philosopher and peacemaker died at 13 of a rare form of muscular dystrophy, but left behind a legacy captured in his six books of “Heartsongs” poetry. The doctors and nurses at Children’s National fought bravely to save Mattie’s life–as they did to save Jaclyn … [Read More...]

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Our heartfelt gratitude to our 2019 Partner: The Bender Foundation and its continued and generous support!

Many Thanks to Mike Conroy Graphic Designs for the beautiful invitation!