Women's Heart 2 Heart and Guys Night Out Events

Heart to Heart is a special IHH event where Adults can come together to laugh, cry, meet new people, and renew friendships forged through difficult times.  It is geared towards those adults impacted by CHD and childhood onset heart disease including parents, angel parents, primary caretakers, adult CHD members and spouses.


In the past we have had Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD for IHH women members as well as A Guy's Night Out: A Guy's Night for Men Affected by CHD for IHH men members.  2019 was the first year we have done Heart 2 Heart as a men and women combined event. At the request of IHH members, 2022 saw the return of separate events for the adult women and men.

Past Heart 2 Heart Events

These are the things IHH has done in past years for our Heart 2 Heart Events.  Some have been just Women events and others just Men events.

2022 Women's Event

We were back in person (hooray!) with a women's event. We learned flower arranging, had a dessert bar and Italian sodas, some fun give away prizes and a wonderful time socializing. Each participant went home with a beautiful floral arrangement.

2022 Men's Event

Night of Axe throwing and ice cream. Special Heart Dad or Heart Strong hats were given to those in attendance.

2020  Event

Virtual Date Night Event where we watched a Dry Bar comedy show from our homes and had treat money provided by IHH.

2019 Event

For all adults of IHH. We had a wonderful lunch, entertainment by a Dry Bar comedian and a guest speaker. Held at the Talia Event center in Clearfield, Utah. Thanks to Andee Sanders and Stephanie Ellinger for planning this great event.

2018 Women's Event

2018's Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD Event was a luncheon at the Saltair Room inside the student union at the University of Utah. We worked together to make fleece blankets for the inpatient members of IHH. Big thanks to Jenniffer Rees, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2017 Women's Event

In 2017 Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD was a dinner at the Viridian Events Center in West Jordan. We had a fun evening of painting and chatting with wonderful friends. Delicious food was provided by Hoppers Grill. Big thanks to Kristen Ross, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2016 Women's Event

The 2016 Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD luncheon was held at The Wight House Reception Center in Bountiful.  Big thanks to Jenniffer Rees, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2015 Women's Event

The 2015 Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD luncheon was held at The Gathering Place at Gardner Village. We were happy to welcome guest speaker Heidi Alldredge. Thank you to the donors and volunteers who made this year's luncheon so memorable. Big thanks to Jenniffer Rees, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2014 Women's Event

In 2014 Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD the luncheon was held at the Sky Room at Brigham Young University and featured special guest speaker Hilary Weeks. Big thanks to Christina Davis, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2014 Men's Event

In 2014 the A Guy's Night Out: A Guy's Night for Men Affected by CHD event was a dinner at Pizza Pie Cafe in Midvale, UT.

2013 Women's Event

In 2013 the Heart 2 Heart: A Gathering of Women Affected by CHD luncheon was held in at the Hailstone Event Center at Jordanelle Reservoir. Special guest speaker Tiffany Peterson from Lighthouse Principle shared an amazing heartfelt message of hope and love. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch, and the beautiful decorations were provided by Hoopes Weddings.  Big thanks to Andee Sanders, our IHH volunteer who planned and organized the event.

2013 Men's Event

In 2013 the A Guy's Night Out: A Guy's Night for Men Affected by CHD event was a dinner at Golden Corral in Orem, UT.