The Big Hearts Walk is more than just a walk—it’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and the incredible strength of St. Mary’s Kids, children, and young adults with the most complex and challenging medical needs. When you walk, donate, or sponsor, you help St. Mary's Kids reach milestones their families once thought were impossible.
Become a Big Hearts Sponsor! As a sponsor, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to children with complex medical needs while gaining meaningful visibility throughout our community. Together, we can take steps that lead to brighter futures—one big heart at a time.
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Star Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, and Genesis of Bayside
We are proud to honor Lynne Koufakis, a dedicated advocate for children and individuals with complex medical and developmental needs. Guided by her lived experience as a mother of four, including two sons with autism, and her leadership at Life’s WORC, Lynne has championed care, dignity, and opportunity for medically fragile children and their families. Join us at the Big Hearts Walk as we celebrate her compassion and community impact.
Nurse Educator
We are proud to recognize Eileen Alvarez, Nurse Educator at St. Mary’s, as this year’s Staff Honoree. Through her 17 years of dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate leadership, Eileen plays a vital role in preparing and supporting caregivers who serve medically fragile children and young adults. Her dedication has strengthened our clinical teams, inspired new nurses, and helped shape the high standards of care that define St. Mary’s today.
Know Before You Go! Check here to make sure you're ready for a smooth, fun, and meaningful day in support of our kids. To learn more about St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, visit our website.
Helps provide comfort items for a child in care
Supports therapeutic activities that brighten up a child's day.
Helps fund specialized pediatric care equipment
Supports vtial programs that help our children and young adults thrive.
Makes a lasting impact on the lives of St. Mary's Kids.
Generously donate by Four Leaf Bank. One lucky winner will receive four premium tickets to see the New York Mets take on the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on Saturday, May 31, with a 1:40 PM first pitch.
These incredible seats are located just three rows from the Mets dugout, putting you right in the heart of the action. The package also includes one VIP parking pass for added convenience.
Ticket Details:
Important Ticket Delivery Information: Tickets will be delivered electronically. No PDF tickets will be issued. Approximately two days prior to the game, the winner will receive two emails with instructions to access the tickets via the MLB Ballpark (green) app, where they can be saved to a mobile wallet.
Winner annouced at the Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary's Kids on Sunday, May 17th.
VIP Mets Game Experience
