presented bySteve Minnis

What is Tiny Hearts?Tiny Hearts is a Seattle based

and clinics to bring smiles of love and hope

life threatening illnesses.

non-profit organization that teams up with hospitals

to children faced with chronic and

Who inspired Tiny Hearts?Tiny Hearts was mainly inspired by two

individuals well known throughout the Seattle area.

Beverly Thomas-Minnisand Melvin Minnis

(1950-2006) (1950-2006)

Who inspired Tiny Hearts?

was a breast cancer survivor who passed away in 2006 (?) Beverly raised 12 children, fostered many children and worked closely with Social Services.

Beverly Thomas-Minnis

Who inspired Tiny Hearts?

Melvin Minnishelped to build Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Seattle’s largest church. Melvin was a family man, a business owner and the original organizer of ACAP sponsored by Safeco Insurance Company (which is still active today).

What does Tiny Hearts do?

Tiny Hearts givesteddy bears to sick children.

Tiny Hearts brings comfort and joy.

During a lengthy stay or a courageous fight in the hospital, Tiny Hearts aims to bring comfort and

joy to an ailing child with the gift of a smiling Tiny Hearts teddy bear.

What does Tiny Hearts do?

A Tiny Hearts teddy bear can brighten the day, make a child feel loved and provide a snuggly hug

when family is not around.

What does Tiny Hearts do?

Studies show…That a smile is one of the best therapies a child can have during a recouperating period. The healing power of smiling is well documented. The act of smiling releases serotonin, a feel good chemical, in the brain.