Mighty Pines for Mighty Oakes

In many cultures, the oak tree is revered for its strength and stability. The Celts believe oaks are a reminder that humankind has the ability to overcome all odds as well as have a tremendous capacity for kindness, even to strangers. And trees like to stand close together to help each other. When one tree is weak, it leans on another for support.

Becky and Greg Ortyl have a deep understanding of just how important this support is. They founded the Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation in memory of their baby boy, Oakes, who was born with a congenital heart defect. With an inspiring will to live, he left a lasting imprint on all our hearts and shined a light on just how much we need each other. Read Oakes story here.

Rooted in empathy and compassion, the Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation (MOHF) offers comfort and strength to heart families everywhere.

Through personalized financial and emotional support, MOHF helps families be a steady healing and loving presence for their child with a congenital heart defect. By taking care of rent, mortgage, utilities or other issues weighing on families, they ease some of their stress and free them to be fully present with their child.

As a small “boutique” organization, MOHF brings a warm, personal approach to every family they help. They go beyond just sending a check or paying a bill. Their mission also includes providing emotional support. Because they’ve been there and understand the difficult journey families endure.

Learn more about Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation and how to get involved at https://mightyoakes.org/