What is congenital heart disease?
Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to a group of defects in the structure of the heart that are precent at birth. These conditions can range from mild to life-threatening and often require surgeries, interventions, and lifelong care.
Why was Invisible Warriors founded?
Invisible Warriors was founded after our founder experienced firsthand the gaps in support, resources, and awareness that families face when a child is diagnosed with CHD. The organization was created to provide immediate support, funding, and community for families navigating this journey.
What is our mission?
Our mission is to stand with every family affected by CHD, providing emotional, financial, and practical support, funding life-saving research, and raising global awareness to ensure no heart family faces this path alone.
How are donations used?
Donations fund our programs, including food support and CHD crisis support, as well as life-saving research initiatives. We allocate 30% of net profits from product sales to these programs quarterly. Net profit is calculated after all business operating costs, including materials, packaging, shipping, payment processing fees, taxes, and administrative expenses.
Can I donate to a specific program?
Yes. When donating, you can select a specific program to support, such as the Food Support Program, CHD Crisis Support Program, or our milestone-based research initiatives. Your contribution will go directly to that program’s work.
How can I volunteer?
You can apply to volunteer by visiting our Get Involved page. We have opportunities ranging from community outreach to supporting families, media and creative projects, and program assistance.
Can I host a fundraiser for Invisible Warriors?
Absolutely. You can host a fundraiser to support CHD families through Invisible Warriors. Please visit our Get Involved page to start your fundraiser and access guidance and materials.
What is the Heart Warrior Bear?
The Heart Warrior Bear is a handmade, awareness-focused bear made in the USA from organic wool. Each bear holds a heart pillow with a heart design, and the feet are customized with paw prints and messages. The back has a zipper for a heartbeat or personalized encouragement message.
Can I donate a bear to a family in need?
Yes. Bears donated through Invisible Warriors are distributed to families in need as part of our support programs. Donations go through our programs to ensure they reach the families safely and appropriately.
How do we work with researchers?
Invisible Warriors funds milestone-based research to improve early detection and treatment of CHD. We partner with research institutions that share our commitment to measurable outcomes and actionable insights, ensuring families benefit directly from breakthroughs.
Why isn’t Invisible Warriors a nonprofit?
Invisible Warriors is structured as a mission-driven, donation-based business. This allows us flexibility to provide immediate, direct support to families in need. Unlike nonprofits, we aren’t restricted by government regulations requiring multiple board members or limiting how funds are distributed. This structure ensures we can act quickly and personally, so families receive aid when they need it most.
How do you maintain
transparency with donations?
We provide quarterly updates on how funds are allocated across programs and share the progress of funded research. this ensures donors can see the direct impact of their contributions.