Boy, 11, conquers fears, creates skateboards
Jacob Brockhoff faced the unknowns of heart surgery and in conquering them, has launched his own skateboard design firm. Read more
11-year-old puts his heart into his designs
Manatee 11-year-old juggles congenital illness with T-shirt designs, skateboard shoes and a new Web site. Read more
Palmetto youth puts heart into skateboards
Fifth-grader starts business to raise money for heart research. Read more
Palmetto boy puts heart into skateboard line
An 11-year-old boy has created a line of tee-shirts and skateboards after doctors told him he couldn't skateboard while he healed from heart surgery. Read more
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American Heart Heroes Newsletter - September 2008.
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Bonnie Hunt Talk Show appearance.
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Over a thousand participate in Heart Walk
More than a thousand people laced up their walking shoes this weekend in support of the American Heart Association.
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What's Right: Broken Hearts
Surgery can be a trying time any family, but one local boy has turned his heart surgery into an act of charity. His name is Jacob Brockhoff, and his story is What's Right with Tampa Bay.
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Champs Sports and Broken Hart Bords team up to help raise money and awareness
In 2008, Champs Sports and Team Edition helped Jacob Brockhoff’s dream come true.
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Local Subway Restaurants, the American Heart Association and Jacob Brockhoff team up to raise money to fight heart disease
Come in and see Jacob Brockhoff’s smiling face and read about his story on posters at participating Subway Restaurants.
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Do you shoot hoops or jump rope? Here is another way to help support Jacob’s cause and the American Heart Association raise money and awareness
Jacob Brockhoff shares his story and his passion, nation wide, with the American Heart Association.
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