Progressive Adult Cardiac Experience
A community of young adults with heart disease
What is P.A.C.E. ?
The "Progressive Adult Cardiac Experience" (P.A.C.E.) Program, is designed for young adults with heart disease, ages 18-25 who are looking to…
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Create a support network with people who face similar challenges in their lives.
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Practice leadership skills that will help you make better life choices.
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Build healthy lifestyle skills to support a healthy body and mind.
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Enjoy fun and challenging new experiences!
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P.A.C.E. is a year-round community. See more below!
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Do I qualify?
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P.A.C.E. Applicants must be individuals with CHD between the ages of 18 and 25.
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P.A.C.E. is an adult program. As such, participants are expected to be largely independent at P.A.C.E. programs. We expect you are able to;
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Communicate your emotional and physical needs
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Manage your own medications
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Complete your own application for the retreat
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P.A.C.E. Annual Retreat
May 23-26, 2025
Our main program is an annual retreat over Memorial Day Weekend - a glorious weekend filled with life and friendship! We welcome new members into the PACE community, hug old friends and leave with a sense of spirit and hope. Let's keep celebrating each other!​
P.A.C.E. Year-Round
Social Events
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P.A.C.E. is a year-round community
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Annual Campout - October
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Two nights and three days of camping, bonding, activities and learning about one another!​
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Location: TBD 2025
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Dates: TBD 2025 - check out photos from our 2024 Campout in Joshua Tree!
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Cost: Donation of $25 to cover food costs
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Eligibility: If you’re eligible for P.A.C.E., you’re welcome to the campout! Sometimes, we even welcome P.A.C.E. Alumni to attend.
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Pottery making, service projects, rock climbing, roller skating, and more!
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Check our Instagram for our Upcoming Events!​
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PACEGiving​
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Less about the holiday and more about connection, all PACErs are welcome to gather, eat and laugh in November.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Are you participating in a PACE event for the first time this year? Please fill out this PACE PARTICIPATION WAIVER (2025-2026)
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Get Connected!
Contact: PACE@campdelcorazon.org
Facebook: facebook.com/cdcpace
Instagram: @PACE.cdc
Flickr: See Photos from the Retreat HERE
