unbrokenheart and the Larry King Cardiac Foundation

September 15, 2008 | Los Angeles, California | Vetting explained

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“unbrokenhearts for hope” launches its’ first design… “unbrokenheart for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation” The unbrokenhearts for hope™ was designed to symbolize specific types of broken hearts and give the recipient a more personalized version of their broken heart and the healing process. The most exciting thing about the new line of unbrokenheart® is that for every one purchased a portion of the proceeds will go directly to a carefully chosen foundation that is going above and beyond to help in the specific category. We are very proud and honored to announce that the very first “unbrokenheart for hope” has been specifically designed to promote and assist the awe inspiring work of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and there are more than 60 million people who suffer from this disease. Larry King, award-winning American broadcaster and host of the CNN “Larry King Live” show underwent quintuple bypass heart surgery in 1987. After realizing how fortunate he was to have health insurance to pay for this treatment, he established the Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) in 1988. The foundation provides funding for life saving treatment for individuals, who would otherwise not be able to receive the treatment they need. unbrokenheart® chose the Larry King Cardiac Foundation to be the recipient of this campaign for one very important reason. Money raised by the LKCF goes directly to patient care. Larry King Jr., the President of the LKCF set a goal to “Save a Heart a Day”, and his dedication to this mission has had phenomenal results. We were overwhelmed by the individual stories of how the LKCF has reached out to individuals, including infants, children, teens, men and women and given them the gift of life. Another beautifully personal gift of inspiration they offer is that Mr. Larry King calls each and every patient who is assisted and encourages them with his own story of survival. "After learning everything we could about the LKCF, we found them to be the perfect partner for this new unbrokenheart," said Catherine Bonner, owner and founder of unbrokenheart. "Just as each unbrokenheart is unique and mended by human hands, so is each and every recipient of assistance from the LKCF an individual who is in need of help they simply cannot afford. Research, development, buildings and hospitals are all very important in the fight against heart disease, however, there is something incredibly personal and inspiring about a foundation that focuses directly on the individual patient who needs help immediately and has nowhere else to turn. Truly, the LKCF is mending hearts, and saving lives each and every day.” This unbrokenheart for Larry King Cardiac Foundation is a broken heart made of pure .925 Sterling Silver, it has been adorned with brilliant red cubic zirconias and mended by hand with a strand of 14k Yellow Gold. It is available as a pendant, keychain, toggle necklace or bracelet. The prices begin at $89.95. Please visit www.unbrokenheart.com where you can make a selection for yourself or for someone you know whose life has been touched by heart disease. Please visit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation at www.LKCF.org to find out more about the work they are doing and the many ways that you can continue to support the work they are doing.

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Life after heart trouble

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