Heart Beats Children’s Society of Calgary is a grass-roots registered charitable organization that has been helping families of children with pediatric heart disease (CHD) since 1987.
The Fun Run Is Back!
Join Us Saturday, June 14th at Confederation park!
Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Heart Beats Fun Run!
This isn't just a race, it’s a celebration of strength, friendship, and community, bringing together families navigating pediatric heart disease and the friends, sponsors, and volunteers who support them every step of the way.
Event Details:
5K Fun Run & 3K Walk – Open to all ages and abilities. Gather your friends, run or walk together, and cross the finish line as a team and meet new friends along the way!
Music, Games & Activities – Enjoy free interactive activities perfect for children ages 2 to 12, and explore areas where you can learn more about our programs and support.
Food & Refreshments – Grab a snack, share stories, and bond with old and new friends while supporting a meaningful cause.
❤️ Sign up, donate, or become a sponsor today!
Make Your Donation Go Further!
Donations for the event can be made through Race Roster or Rogers Birdies for Kids. While donations through Race Roster are appreciated, they deduct a 6.5% processing fee. For maximum impact, we encourage donations through Rogers Birdies for Kids, where your donation will be matched, doubling your contribution.
Double Your Impact!
Heart Beats is proud to be chosen as a recipient charity for Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink in 2025!
Rogers Birdies for Kids, a non-profit initiative under the Rogers Charity Classic, is dedicated to raising funds for local charities, engaging community participation in the golf tournament, and providing matching funds to enhance every contribution. Last year's Rogers Birdies for Kids program achieved remarkable success, raising a total matching amount of $20,336!
From March 1st to September 1st, 2025, every donation made to Heart Beats through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink will be matched by up to 50%. And the best part? All administrative costs are fully covered by the tournament—ensuring that 100% of your donation goes directly to Heart Beats.
Real Hearts, Real Stories
Jax
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Aurora
22q11 deletion syndrome
“When my son was diagnosed, I kept wondering - why us? Meeting other families helped me realize how common heart conditions are and it can happen to anyone.””