Dear Friends,

Nearly 300,000 people lost their lives in a tsunami that hit on December 26, 2004. I was fortunate to have a family and home to return to, however many lost their homes and families altogether. Many years later it is still difficult to comprehend how so many lives in so many countries could be swept away so quickly. The horrific images that some like myself witnessed personally and that others experienced through the media will vividly remain in our minds forever.

In the days following this mass and global tragedy, people from all over our planet came together in solidarity in an effort to help in any which way they could. Individuals and nations alike were asking, "How can I help? What can we do?" I was blessed with a second chance at life, and the experience I lived gave me opportunities and the strength to embark upon a journey to help provide some answers to these questions, and create conduits to making a positive impact in these communities.

Happy Hearts Fund, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was launched in 2006 with the ultimate objective of uniting people under the same umbrella of providing hope and opportunity to disaster-struck areas worldwide through the creation of educational and sustainable initiatives for children. The
Happy Hearts Fund and I feel so blessed to have received your support, without which this would not have been possible.

As we reflect on the past few years and look to the future, we quickly become aware of the growing need for our collective support in communities globally who are affected by natural disasters, and our resolve to achieve real and measurable results by educating children and empowering communities through our sustainable programs only grows stronger by the day.

Dear long-term partners:

Please accept my sincere and deepest thank you for your commitment to Happy Hearts Fund vision. Your continued and long-term support of Happy Hearts Fund programs has immeasurable impact which we are all proud.

Dear new partners and supporters:

A heartfelt appreciation for your trust in Happy Hearts Fund, and a very warm welcome to the Family.

For all our donors and friends:

Please know that Happy Hearts Fund is staying true to the commitment of underwriting all administrative expenses. Happy Hearts Fund invites your feedback and ideas while thanking you in advance for your continued support.

Blessings,

Petra Nemcova
President and Chairwoman