Local Heart Foundation

Congratulations and Thank You Tim!

Out of over 600 Financial Advisors nominated 15 were selected as finalists…

We are proud to celebrate Tim's dedication to the community and his tireless efforts with the Local Heart Foundation.

Through Tim’s vision, dream, dedication and commitment we have been able to process and assist over 350 applicants/families in the last 7 years. We have been able to partner with many local businesses who donate their resources and time to assist our foundation, which brings our community together to create a more connected culture of compassion for these families.

Inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for local individuals and their families in our community of Southwest Louisiana by providing resources for overwhelming and unplanned financial burdens while undergoing treatment for heart disease.

Invest in Others Award (IiO) (2024)

The Invest in Others (IiO) Awards program recognizes financial advisors who lend their time and talents to support nonprofits helping to make a difference in people’s lives. Through the five award categories -- Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year -- the IiO Awards honor financial advisors who have contributed to their causes in significant ways. Finalists are selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration and impact on both the nonprofit and the community it serves. This ranking is based upon the period from 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2023 and was released on 7/15/2024. Out of over 600 Financial Advisors nominated 15 were selected as finalists while 90 were selected as honorable mentions. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual's abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not indicative of advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Invest in Others.

Congratulations and Thank You Tim!

Out of over 600 Financial Advisors nominated 15 were selected as finalists…

We are proud to celebrate Tim’s dedication to the community and his tireless efforts with the Local Heart Foundation.

Inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for local individuals and their families in our community of Southwest Louisiana by providing resources for overwhelming and unplanned financial burdens while undergoing treatment for heart disease.

Through Tim’s vision, dream, dedication and commitment we have been able to process and assist over 350 applicants/families in the last 7 years. We have been able to partner with many local businesses who donate their resources and time to assist our foundation, which brings our community together to create a more connected culture of compassion for these families.

Invest in Others Award (IiO) (2024)
The Invest in Others (IiO) Awards program recognizes financial advisors who lend their time and talents to support nonprofits helping to make a difference in people’s lives. Through the five award categories — Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year — the IiO Awards honor financial advisors who have contributed to their causes in significant ways. Finalists are selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration and impact on both the nonprofit and the community it serves. This ranking is based upon the period from 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2023 and was released on 7/15/2024.  Out of over 600 Financial Advisors nominated 15 were selected as finalists while 90 were selected as honorable mentions. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual’s abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management.  This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating.   Raymond James is not affiliated with Invest in Others.

Rylee is out of surgery! Cora and Brett will send an update after they are able to see her! Please continue praying for Rylee and her family 🙏🏻❤️

Update on Rylee's surgery. She was taken back around 9 am this morning and as of now has safely been put on by-pass. Cora and Brett appreciate all of the prayers and ask that they continue to flow. Please God keep Rylee safely in Your hands and continue to guide her medical team during her open heart surgery. ❤️🙏🏻

Rylee is a 5 year old little girl who was born with a congenital heart defect, PFO and VSD, and also a chromosomal 6 deletion. Today Rylee had her pre-op appointment for her open heart surgery on Tuesday morning. She had blood work, X-rays, met with the surgical team, and was even able to meet with Child Life to help her understand the process and procedures for her surgery. Please join us in praying for a successful procedure, strength for Rylee and her family, and for the medical team caring for her. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. ❤️🙏🏻

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Congratulations, Tim, on being named a finalist for the 2024 Awards Volunteer of the Year for his dedication to the ! We are proud to celebrate Tim's dedication to the community and his tireless efforts with the Local Heart Foundation.

Learn more about the awards at investinothers.org/

Invest in Others Award (IiO) (2024)
The Invest in Others (IiO) Awards program recognizes financial advisors who lend their time and talents to support nonprofits helping to make a difference in people’s lives. Through the five award categories — Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Lifetime Achievement and Volunteer of the Year — the IiO Awards honor financial advisors who have contributed to their causes in significant ways. Finalists are selected based on their leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration and impact on both the nonprofit and the community it serves. This ranking is based upon the period from 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2023 and was released on 7/15/2024. Out of over 600 Financial Advisors nominated 15 were selected as finalists while 90 were selected as honorable mentions. This ranking is not based in anyway on the individual’s abilities in regards to providing investment advice or management. This ranking is not indicative of advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Invest in Others.

Meet Daxton. He is a 4 year old little boy who will be traveling from SWLA to Memphis, TN for his 3rd open heart surgery, the Fontan. Daxton has Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. I spoke with Dad (Dillion) and he said that Daxton is a spunky and quick little boy who is the youngest of 3 older sisters. Daxton has received all of his cardiac care at Lebohner Children's Hospital of Memphis and will be having a pre-fontan cath procedure this morning to prepare for his third open heart surgery, the Fontan. Please join us in prayer as we pray for all the pieces to fit in place so he can receive his Fontan (this is a crucial surgery in the single ventricle open heart journey). Please be with Daxton and his family as they wait for updates regarding today's surgery. ❤️🙏🏻

Saturday evening's event was beautifully captured through the lens of the amazing Chad Whited, whose generosity knows no bounds. With every click of his camera, Chad not only captures moments of joy and compassion but also gives back wholeheartedly to our community here in Lake Charles. His dedication and kindness echo the mission we are all committed to. Chad, your big heart enhances every picture you take, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Thank you for being a pillar of support for the foundation and the families we cherish. We pray for endless blessings over you and your business. ❤️

Chad Whited Creative, LLC

Saturday evening’s event was beautifully captured through the lens of the amazing Chad Whited, whose generosity knows no bounds. With every click of his camera, Chad not only captures moments of joy and compassion but also gives back wholeheartedly to our community here in Lake Charles. His dedication and kindness echo the mission we are all committed to. Chad, your big heart enhances every picture you take, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Thank you for being a pillar of support for the foundation and the families we cherish. We pray for endless blessings over you and your business. ❤️

These incredible ladies truly brought the excitement to the night, kicking off the party and turning UP the FUN in FUNdraising!!!! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night filled with love, purpose and support for our local heart community. Your energy and generosity truly brought our mission to life—we couldn't do it without yoU! ❤️ Local Heart Foundation

What a NIGHT it was! We gathered, we celebrated, and together we made an impact! The excitement was clear as we joined forces with phenomenal women who are shaping our local heart community. United, we are unstoppable—Stronger Together!

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From the bottom of our hearts, we want to THANK all our VIP Sponsors for their incredible support. Your significant contribution touches the lives of so many hearts in our local community. Your kindness not only empowers our mission but deeply inspires our community and everyone connected to our cause. Thank you for believing in our work and for being such a pivotal part of our journey. Your partnership is cherished deeply, and we are profoundly Grateful and Blessed!

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to THANK our Presenting VIP Sponsors for their incredible generosity and support. Your significant contribution touches the lives of so many hearts in our local community. Your kindness not only empowers our mission but deeply inspires our community and everyone connected to our cause. Thank you for believing in our work and for being such a pivotal part of our journey. Your partnership is cherished deeply, and we are profoundly Grateful and Blessed! ❤️

Fallon is a 3 month old little girl and the first born to the Fowlers. They found out at 3 days old that she had a heart murmur. At just 5 days old, Fallon was admitted to LCMH and was placed on oxygen because her sats would not improve and was hospitalized for 2 weeks. Fallon had her surgery this morning and just came out with a successful surgery. Please pray for Fallon and her parents as they navigate through the healing process.

Hayden is out of surgery and Raquel said it went well! They found out the artery had more damage to it than what was shown on the scan but overall a successful surgery. Thank you God for a successful surgery. Please heal Hayden, take away his pain, and give him strength to heal during recovery. ❤️🙏🏻

Please join us for prayer and support for Hayden and his family as he undergoes open heart surgery this morning. They're about to embark on an incredible journey, and we are asking for your positivity and good vibes to surround them. Together, let's send out waves of love, strength, and healing energy, knowing that Hayden is supported by an amazing community. Thank you for joining us in lifting Hayden up with prayer and unwavering love from God. 🙏🏻❤️

Raquel said that Hayden is a senior in high school who loves to play basketball. He was sent for a sports physical and they found a heart murmur during the exam and referred him to Dr. Kattash. During the echo, Dr. Kattash and Megan were concerned and referred him to Texas Children's Hospital for further evaluation. TCH performed a cath procedure and found that he had a congenital heart defect of malformation of coronary vessels that would require OHS with possible bypass. They found that there is a 60% regurgitation in the right coronary artery causing a major backflow issue that needs to be repaired and is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st. ❤️🙏🏻

Please join us in prayer as Zane has a cath procedure done this morning. The cath will take a few hours. Zane is having a procedure to repair a leaky valve in hope of preventing a stroke or brain aneurysm in the future. ❤️🙏