April – August 2024
Parade of Hearts: Heart of Hope
The Heart of Hope will be on display:
April 2024 – August 2024
Take photos and tag us!
Use hashtag #heartofhope
Heart of Hope location:
4001 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
University of Kansas Health System
Proton Therapy Building
We live in a community that celebrates hope, love, unity, and the spirit of Kansas City! We are honored to be a part of a city wide display known as the “Kansas City Parade of Hearts.” This unique parade is a spectacular showcase of the unity of our city.
From April to August of 2024, The Braden’s Hope ‘Heart of Hope’ will be on display for individuals to visit from across the Midwest region. This parade of hearts will show the world why KC is known as America’s Heartland and why we have the biggest hearts.
Meet Mara Thorpe! She’s a Braden’s Hope volunteer and an immensely talented local artist! She designed the Heart of Hope to bring Hope to children and families battling cancer. It’s a heart of awareness and reminds us of the need for HOPE. It embodies everything we stand for! Mara transformed this fabricated 5′ heart sculpture into an unprecedented art experience rooted in hope!
One of the highlights of the Kansas City Parade of Hearts is the active involvement of the community. Join us in celebrating the heart and soul of Kansas City! Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and let your heart soar with the spirit of this extraordinary heart!
