The Balancing Act shares the personal story of Danny Gokey, an American Idol finalist who finished third last year, a former choir director, and founder of Sophia's Heart Foundation. Sophia's Heart Foundation is a charitable organization that helps mend and heal the hearts of children who have been touched by poverty, sickness, and disease. Make sure you tune into The Balancing Act Tuesday, February 23rd at 7:00am (ET/PT)—airing on Lifetime Television!
Sophia's Heart Foundation was inspired by the life of an extraordinary woman whose love for children overflowed and touched the lives of countless others. Sophia was a very outgoing woman who, despite her heart condition, remained full of optimism, energy, and selflessness. During her vibrant and meaningful 27-years of life, she relayed the importance of meeting the needs of children emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
Danny Gokey shares his own heartfelt thoughts about his beloved Sophia on the show. “After my wife’s passing, the mission began to develop her legacy, and to share the heart she possessed, through a living continual demonstration of her love.” Danny adds, “Sophia desired to be the mother of a large family. Although this was never realized in her lifetime, the love she had for children could not cease from existing. I felt the pressing need to pass along the love we felt for all children, and thus I had the vision for Sophia's Heart Foundation. I hope the number of children we are able to reach through this vision will be larger than we ever imagined.”
Through uniting people, organizations, companies, and receiving charitable donations, Sophia's Heart Foundation aims to reach out and touch the hearts of children up to 18-years old.
Danny gained his inspiration for starting the foundation after his wife Sophia unexpectedly passed away in 2008. Sophia’s heart has now become her legacy.
Sophia’s Heart Foundation exists to help mend and heal the hearts of children who have been touched by poverty, sickness, disease, broken families and broken dreams.
Danny has also teamed up with The Clorox Company and infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Harley Rotbart to launch “I Don’t Want to Miss...”-- a nationwide video contest to get teens singing the praises of flu prevention.
*For each video submitted, a donation will be made to Sophia’s Heart Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships for deserving music students and helps children achieve academic success via musical training.
For more info about “I Don’t Want to Miss...”-- visit www.Facebook.com/Clorox. For more information on Sophia’s Heart Foundation, check out http://www.sophiasheart.org/.
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