Chapter 281 - Coachella Valley, CA

REASON # 1 Because Mended Hearts is about connecting with people who truly understand what you’ve been through. It’s a community of heart patients, families, and caregivers who offer encouragement, share experiences, and celebrate recovery together. You’ll find support, friendship, and inspiration from others who ‘get it.

REASON # 2 By joining Mended Hearts, you become part of a nationwide voice for heart patients and families. Our advocacy helps shape policies, improve patient care, and raise awareness about heart disease prevention. Members play an important role in making sure every heart patient gets the support, respect, and resources they deserve.

REASON #3 Mended Hearts offers valuable education about heart health, lifestyle, and emotional wellness — knowledge that benefits everyone. You’ll learn preventive habits, connect with healthcare professionals, and become part of a community dedicated to living longer, healthier lives.

Because Mended Hearts heals more than hearts — it heals spirits. You’ll find friendship, purpose, and the joy of giving back.

The Desert Hospital Auxiliary (“Auxiliary”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation is delighted to share that the Mended Hearts of Coachella Valley request for a grant to support Scholarships for Desert Regional and Eisenhower cardiac nurses pursuing advanced degrees. has been approved in the amount of $2,000.

We’re excited to partner with you in this important work and look forward to seeing the impact it will make in our community. The next step will be to schedule a short meeting with one or more members of our Auxiliary Board to complete a brief grant agreement and present the funds in person.

I’ll be reaching out by phone in the coming days to coordinate a convenient time and place for this meeting.

Warm regards,

Barbara Elg, Grant Committee Chairperson, Board Secretary

Ronald Callahan, Board President