HeartWorks

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HeartWorks is a nonprofit creating outcomes & opportunities for the 1 in 100 born with CHD. Together, we're building a better future for CHD.

We advance research, lead clinical trials, and offer ways to support our mission. Together, WE BUILD HEARTS. HeartWorks was created in June, 2020 to accelerate and expand the product development pioneered by the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), founded at Mayo Clinic in 2010. The HLHS program has formed a nationwide research consortium and developed c

06/17/2026

Ever wonder how a skin sample can become heart cells? Or what it really means when we talk about regenerative medicine for congenital heart disease?

Join us for Science, Simplified, a virtual webinar designed to break down the science behind HeartWorks into clear, easy-to-understand language. No medical degree required. πŸ’™

We'll explore the research, therapies, and technologies being developed for CHD, explain how they work, and answer your questions along the way.

Whether you're a heart parent, patient, supporter, or simply curious about the future of CHD care, this webinar is for you.

➑ Reserve your spot: https://donate.heartworksinc.org/event/science-simplified/e804141 / link in bio

06/13/2026

πŸ’™ TOMORROW! πŸ’™

Join us for the FREE Feel the Beat CHD Community Picnic!

Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and connection with other heart families in our community.

πŸ” Lunch
🍧 Snow cones
πŸͺ Cookies
πŸŽͺ Carnival games
🎁 Prizes
πŸ’¦ Splash pad fun for the kids
πŸ’™ Amazing vendors and resources

πŸ“… Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Pavilion at Central Park
8801 MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238

Whether you're a heart warrior, parent, sibling, or caregiver we'd love to see you there!

🎟️ FREE to atten

Register today:
https://thelevilegacy.org/event/community-picnic2026/

Tag a heart family who should join us! πŸ’™

Photos from HeartWorks's post 06/12/2026

Our researchers need to consult the experts…YOU.

Learn more / join The Co-op @ HeartWorks ➑️ link in bio / https://heartworksinc.org/co-op

Photos from HeartWorks's post 06/10/2026

Pasta with Purpose! Recently, we gathered to reflect on our accomplishments and talk about where we are going.

The work we do is driven by the urgency of CHD families. We’re grateful for each of our 40+ teammates who show up ready to tackle hard problems, support one another, and push the mission forward.

Moments like these give us a chance to celebrate progress, appreciate the people beside us, and recharge for the work ahead.

Because we’re not slowing down until we’ve changed what’s possible for the 1 in 100!

06/09/2026

Sweet Summertime πŸŒ… what is your family looking forward to this summer?

06/08/2026

CAN'T WAIT!!

Register today: https://thelevilegacy.org/event/community-picnic2026/

πŸŽ‰ Feel the Beat – CHD Community Picnic πŸŽ‰

Join us on Saturday, June 13th for a FREE day of fun, connection, and community for families impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD)!

β˜€οΈ Enjoy:
πŸ” Lunch
🍧 Snow cones
πŸͺ Cookies
πŸŽͺ Carnival games
🎁 Prizes
πŸ’™ Amazing community vendors
πŸ’¦ Splash pad fun for the kids

Whether you're a heart warrior, family member, caregiver, or medical provider, we'd love to spend the day with you. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other CHD families, make memories, and celebrate our incredible community.

πŸ“… Saturday, June 13
πŸ“Pavilion at Central Park - 8801 MLK Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
🎟️ FREE to attend

Registration is requested so we can plan for food and activities.

πŸ‘‰ Register today: https://thelevilegacy.org/event/community-picnic2026/

Tag a CHD family and help us spread the word! πŸ’™

HeartWorks

06/08/2026

Join us this Tuesday for a virtual lab tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we are turning skin cells into heart cells, building new technologies, and working to create more options for the 1 in 100 born with congenital heart disease.

Book here ➑ link in bio / https://heartworksinc.org/lab-tours

06/05/2026

HeartWorks was built from a realization: The future of congenital heart disease innovation would require more than a traditional research program.

It would require research, manufacturing, clinical care, technology, and patients working together in one integrated platform designed to move therapies forward faster.

This is the model HeartWorks was created to build.

Watch the full HeartWorks 101 video presented by our Medical Director of Development, Matt Ames, on YouTube: link in bio / https://youtu.be/XJLRxjU3PQg?si=w1WKUggX3HtwwKRS

06/05/2026

HeartWorks was built by families, for families.

06/03/2026

Operating independently and working collaboratively to move the best ideas forward efficiently and effectively.

Join a virtual lab tour on June 9 to learn more about HeartWorks + see how we build hearts ➑ link in bio / https://heartworksinc.org/lab-tours

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3033 41st Street NW, Suite 305
Rochester, MN
55901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm