Established in 2005
Funding our continuing education for our excellent and dedicated team of therapists, the Heart Pin Project donates 100% of proceeds to support the heart of Kids Center.
What started out as a small, one-time project in 2005 to supplement the fundraising efforts of the annual Kids Center Fashion Show, Dr. Ron Lehocky’s Heart Pin Project has grown dramatically over the ensuing years to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Kids Center.
This fund ensures that Kids Center can continue providing the most up-to-date therapies for our patients.
Dr. Lehocky, a community pediatrician since 1974 and a Kids Center’s Board of Directors member, designs and constructs each heart pin from polymer clay, which can be blended, tinted, and manipulated into various designs.
These are then used to decorate the surface of the hearts. After curing the clay in an oven, most pins are sanded and buffed by hand to give them a subtle gloss. Each pin is unique, like every patient served at Kids Center.
You can purchase Dr. Lehocky’s Heart Pins at the following locations. We appreciate these retailers who have generously embraced the Heart Pin Project and take no profit from their efforts.
Are you interested in selling Dr. Lehocky’s Heart Pins at your store? We’re seeking retailers to carry our handcrafted Heart Pins. These beautiful, one-of-a-kind pins raise awareness for our mission and generate funds to support our work.
