Our Programs

Passion Packs
Few things are as depressing as a hospital room. Passion Packs are little day brighteners for newly diagnosed patients – they're basically a hospital survival kit! We distribute these packs – filled with fun things like bubbles and dvd's to the more practical like sweats and soap – to various hospitals. This is Heart of Passion's newest endeavor and should officially be underway in Atlanta during the fall of 2006.

Red Carpet Day
Red Carpet Day is an all-expense paid four day retreat for teenagers with cancer. Whether they are skipping lines at Six Flags, cruising the city in limousines, or enjoying their own private concert, these teenagers are always treated to the utmost luxury. RCD offers an environment of comfort and encouragement – allowing teens a chance to act their age without having to worry about meds, new appearances, and no one to relate.

Red Carpet Day Extravaganza
Founded in the spring of 2004 by some amazing visionary freshmen at Georgia Tech, Red Carpet Day Extravaganza serves to raise money and awareness for Red Carpet Day on college campuses. The programming put on by the RCDE committees varies by campus, and many groups put on battles of the bands, 5k fun runs, dinner theaters, LAN parties, or carnivals — the events are as unique and entertaining as the people putting them into action. This is a wonderful example of youth helping youth, and each RCDE is able to contribute to teens from their own area.

Future Endeavors

Programs for Middle Schoolers

Retreat Houses

Sports Camps

Vacilando adVentures

Fundraising Events

HoP Monte Carlo Night
This April of 2006, over 135 people gathered at the Tyrone Depot to roll some dice, enjoy a dinner catered by Old Mill Steakhouse, and try to outbid all of their friends – all to raise money for Heart of Passion. Rob Stadler of Star 94 radio emceed the event, and everyone's combined efforts brought in nearly $30,000 for our cause! Special thanks to Mary Ellen Johnson, Deb Valvo, Barbara Lugash, for organizing the casino night. Also thanks to our sponsors ** for helping make it a success!

HoP Golf Benefit, Atlanta, GA
The 2005 tournament was on March 19th and passed with great success! Thanks very much to all who played and to the following sponsors: SMS Grading & Construction, Inc., Home Builders of Midwest Georgia, Depuy / Johnson? & Johnson, The Polo Family, The Complete Insurance Source, Inglett & Stubbs, LLC, Southtowne Buick, Gorilla Golf, Discount Golf Shop, A to Z Golf, and Sport'n A Tan. Congratulations to Mike Hoyob and Pat Noonan for winning the overall tournament with a score of 69! Congratulations, also, to Curt Ulmer for winning the longest drive contest!

Paint Your Heart With Color Gala and Art Auction
Held on April 28, 2005 at the Glendalough Manor in Tyrone, the gala and auction raised almost enough money to fund an entire Red Carpet Day! Thanks to enthusiastic patrons and generous sponsors and philanthropists for making this such an enjoyable evening and for supporting our HoP teens.