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.....World famous performer Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital as a child. To show his gratitude as well as his geniune concern for the children Brian created the Health Heart Club & Fund For Kids. In 1998 Brian personally donated his own money and gifts he recieved from fans around the world to start the Fund. In May 1998, when Brian had his much-publicized open heart surgery, he made it a point to tell his fans that if they wanted to send him a gift to please make it a gift to his fund. That way their gifts could help other kids with heart disease and other health problems. The response was overwhelming and we recieved tons of mail, including small sacrificial gifts, from kids around the world. Many of Brian's fans sent teddy bears, mail, photos and cards which were passed along to his mom, Mrs. Littrell. Mrs. Littrell then released a statement saying "Please tell his fans that what Brian really wants is for them to help him help other kids by giving to the Fund." The work of Brian Littrell's Fund Oversight Committee has really begun to pay off in 1999. The Committee is in the process of designing an innovative program of education, rehabilitation, exercise and motivation for children ages 6-16 who have congenital heart problems or are at risk of developing heart problems. The program will begin in the Fall of 1999 on Saturdays at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The program will include kids from the greater Lexington area as well as those from rural areas. If you'd like to make a donation to The Brian Littrell Fund you can do so by making a check or money order payable to the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation and sending it to us at:
P.O. Box 8490 Lexington, KY 40533