Meet River
The little warrior behind Hearts With River
River had a near drowning accident when he was 14 months old that caused an anoxic brain injury.
Since then, his journey has touched so many people, through his strength, his little victories, his music moments, his artwork, and the love that surrounds him every day.
If you are just meeting River, welcome to Hearts With River.
Music Video
The Greatest Love
Music has always been part of River’s world, and he is the inspiration behind this song. When I wrote the song, I was sitting at the piano with River on my lap. When we recorded the song in the studio, River was present at every stage. When I was singing, River was right in front of me. And when we filmed this music video together, it became an experience I will never forget.
River’s Story
In his father’s words
If you want to learn more about River’s story, here are two videos where I share it.
River’s Story, Part 1
River’s Story, Part 2
Ways to Support River
Walking with River
So many people support River with prayers, kind comments, shares, songs, encouragement, and love.
Some people also choose to support River’s journey financially through the fundraiser. There is no pressure. We are grateful for every person who walks with River in any way. You can donate via:
More from River
Join us in the adventure
Daily moments, photos, reels, and the community walking alongside River. Come say hello!
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Hey friends here is my response to your comments on the video where River and I were playing drums. Thank you for all of your positive messages and for wanting River to have fun! I'm also addressing some of the lack of understanding of River and of brain injuries in general in my response. Have a blessed #heartswithriverr#braininjuryn#anoxicbraininjuryn#NearDrowningw#riverthephoenixoenix
The physical therapy exercises that River's medical team gave us to do with the stander are already helping so much even just after a few weeks. Today is the straightest angle River has reached on the stander while atill holdimg his head. Thank you to Rifton for creating this stander and believing in brain injured kids. You guys are amazing. And a big yhank you to River's medical team and River's podiatrist for making that happen for River. You guys#heartswithriverh#riverthephoenixri#riftonh#braces##standerbraces #stander
River got so excited on drums yesterday. His therapist was here and noticed how much River loves the drums. One thing that is crazy is that whenever River is not having the best day with his breathing or secretions, getting on the drums always makes it better for him. It's amazing how when we do something we love it makes us feel bette#alesisdrumsd#heartswithriverr#riverthephoenixo#jamesmonroetvr#drumsdrums
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River’s Art & the Shop
A piece from River
With our help, River paints, and some of his artwork has been turned into greeting cards, mugs, shirts, canvases, and other meaningful items. The shop is one more way people can carry a piece of River’s journey with them and support his therapies.
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