Super-star Odayin volunteer Megan Stuart is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician Assistant with a passion for combining art and medicine. Her goal is to empower patients, families, and communities through art –  fostering healing, connection, and understanding in their medical journeys.  Megan created a coloring book called “Hearts Come in Different Shapes and Sizes” to offer […] Read more

One of the most highly praised aspects of our fall Family Camp weekends is the parent time session on Saturday afternoon. During this time, heart heroes and siblings are engaged in fun activities with Camp Odayin volunteers and visiting instructors and entertainers. Parents have an opportunity to hear from medical professionals, ask questions, and create connections with […] Read more

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, we had the privilege of gathering online to learn from Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) Tribal Liaison and Native Relations Coordinator at the Metropolitan Council. Allison is also the host of Books are Good Medicine, a podcast exploring books and other K-12 teaching resources on the Native American experience. We invite you […] Read more

Each spring at the Have a Heart Benefit, we recognize a volunteer who has made an exceptional contribution to our mission. Our 2024 Heart of Gold award winner is Dr. Bryan Cannon. We’re so grateful for his support of our mission and for his generous role in our story. “Dr. Bryan” is a pediatric cardiologist […] Read more

The snow is melting, which means walks with a focus on support for cardiac-related causes are right around the corner! We are looking forward to having a presence at many in the summer and fall months ahead.  We’re seeking volunteers to help host an Odayin booth at upcoming heart walks in the Midwest.  Spread the […] Read more

Each year, a Camp Odayin donor offers individuals that have participated in Camp Odayin programs an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to support post-secondary education. (Award will be paid directly to an accredited technical, 2 year or 4 year college.).  High school seniors as well as current college students can apply, and can […] Read more

Thanks to the collaboration with several heart moms who attended our Moms Retreats, we are excited to share some valuable resources they have used throughout their heart journey, particularly with newborns or toddlers.  If you would like to add additional resources for heart families to this list, please email alison@campodayin.org with the name of the […] Read more

One of the most highly praised aspects of our fall Family Camp weekends is the parent time session on Saturday afternoon. During this time, heart heroes and siblings are engaged in fun activities with Camp Odayin volunteers and visiting instructors and entertainers. Parents have an opportunity to hear from medical professionals, ask questions, and create connections with […] Read more

Register for this amazing FREE educational conference, Turning Limitations into Possibilities, on September 29th! The following details can also be found at https://theohhf.org/take-heart-conference/ Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation is hosting the fourth annual Take Heart, an interactive educational conference that unites heart families with leading clinicians to share, collaborate, and lead innovation to improve the lives […] Read more