Our Cause
Hero Heart Shop was created from gratitude, for our son's organ donor, their family, the amazing medical team in the CTICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and to everyone that helped to support us along our journey through a successful heart transplant for our son.
Behind every piece we curate is a deeper mission — to honor the gift of life and give back to the medical teams and research working to save children with heart disease.
Through Hero Heart Shop, 15% of every purchase is donated to support research for dilated cardiomyopathy at the Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital. This work helps advance treatment, care, and hope for children and families facing serious heart conditions.
Our mission is also deeply connected to the life-saving power of LifeLine of Ohio, an organization dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. LifeLine of Ohio helps connect generous donors with patients waiting for a second chance at life.
Register as an Organ Donor
One decision can save lives.
You can register to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor in the Ohio Donor Registry in just a few minutes. A single donor has the potential to save up to eight lives and heal many more through tissue donation.
If you feel inspired to give the gift of life, you can register here:
Register to Become an Organ Donor Through LifeLine of Ohio
Why It Matters
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious heart condition that affects the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. For many children, advanced medical care, research, and sometimes heart transplantation are essential to survival.
Supporting research and awareness helps:
• advance treatment and medical breakthroughs
• support pediatric cardiac care teams
• provide hope for families navigating heart disease
• expand awareness around organ donation
Every purchase at Hero Heart Shop becomes part of that impact.
Our Partners in Impact
Nationwide Children's Hospital — Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit
The Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit provides specialized care for children with complex heart conditions. Donations from Hero Heart Shop help support ongoing research for dilated cardiomyopathy and advancements in pediatric cardiac care.
LifeLine of Ohio
LifeLine of Ohio promotes and coordinates organ, eye, and tissue donation while educating communities about the life-saving power of donor registration.
Style With Purpose
Hero Heart Shop curates women's contemporary and vintage clothing that celebrates individuality, authenticity, and personal expression.
Every item you purchase helps move our mission forward.
Learn About Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy affects the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively and can lead to heart failure in children and adults. Supporting research helps improve treatments, outcomes, and hope for families navigating this condition.
Learn more about pediatric heart care through Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Support the Mission
Every purchase from Hero Heart Shop helps move this mission forward.
15% of every sale supports research for dilated cardiomyopathy at the Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
When you shop with us, you are helping bring awareness to organ donation and supporting life-saving research.
Our Promise
Hero Heart Shop exists because of a gift that changed our lives forever. Our promise is to honor that gift by supporting pediatric heart research, advocating for organ donation, and creating a community where gratitude, style, and purpose live side by side.