From Grief
to Giving
Born from love and loss, An Offering of the Heart exists to honor children and strengthen families through compassionate support, remembrance, and sustainable giving.
Love that Keeps Giving
An Offering of the Heart was born from a story of faith, love, and extraordinary courage — the life of Alana Corazon Bernal.
From her very first breath, Alana radiated Heaven's light. Fearfully and wonderfully made, she entered the world as a warrior, born with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum — a rare congenital heart condition that demanded strength from her first moment.
Her journey began in Hawaii, but in faith and trust, her parents followed God's calling to Washington, where compassionate hands and open hearts awaited them at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Through countless procedures, surgeries, and sleepless nights, Alana's spirit never wavered. Her eyes carried peace; her words "I'm okay" became a light for everyone who loved her.
Miraculously, she received a heart transplant — a divine gift that allowed her more precious time to dance, laugh, and wrap her arms around her parents in love that mirrored the very heart of Christ.
Though her time on earth was brief, her impact was immeasurable: a testimony of resilience, joy, and holy strength, revealing what it means to live fully and hold one another with unwavering love.
Out of grief rose a mission: An Offering of the Heart — dedicated to honoring children gone too soon, supporting families in their healing, and reminding the world that love endures beyond this life.
The Journey Unfolded
The Endowment
At Seattle Children's Hospital, the Alana Corazon Bernal Endowment for Cardiac Intensive Care has been established through a $100,000 gift from the Oki Foundation, with the Bernal family pledging to expand the fund to $2.5 million through ongoing philanthropic efforts. A lasting placard in the 6th floor lobby reads "Alana Corazon Bernal" with An Offering of The Heart inscribed below.
The Meaning of Our Logo
The Dove
Messenger of Peace and Guide of Spirit. The Dove carries the prayers of the brokenhearted and delivers peace in return.
The Angelic Child
Symbol of innocence, purity, and eternal love. The young girl depicts a child lost too soon yet whose spirit lives on — soft, watchful, and timeless.
The Bow in Her Hair
A whisper of tenderness and the beauty of memory. The soft bow speaks to the small, loving details only a parent would remember.
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The Wings
Freedom from suffering, ascension into peace. The angel wings cradle the child in divine protection — the soul takes flight.
The Heart in Her Hands
The gift of love, still glowing. She offers her heart as a radiant, lasting gift — love without condition, power to heal even the deepest grief.
The Green Leaves
Renewal, legacy, and continued life. The leaves symbolize growth from loss — honoring how these children's lives continue to bear fruit.
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The Colors
Soft pink and warm beige — tender, human, divine. Pink evokes affection and a child's spirit. Beige grounds in warmth and safety.
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The Circle Frame
Eternity, unity, and sacred protection. The frame binds love, loss, healing, and hope — the eternal connection between parent and child.
An Offering of the Heart
The complete mark, the vessel of our mission. This logo carries Alana's story forward — every element in harmony, unified in love and purpose.