Co-Founder & CEO
Nathan Ragheb
Leads social media strategy, content creation, and business development. Grew @htsa_bros to 1,037 followers and 1M+ views.
Save the date · January 16, 2027 · Franklin, TNThe Hot Cocoa Run is coming
Student-led. Community-powered.
Small actions.
Lasting impact.
We're HTSA Bros. We bring people together to raise Heterotaxy awareness, support families, and make a difference in our community.
Our next chapter
150 Comfort and Play Kits.One goal. More moments of joy for children in local hospitals.
Our first chapter · Phase 1 impact
- Social media views
- 1M+
- Total funds raised
- $5,334
- First 5K participants
- 120+
- Active partnerships
- 5
Coming together, again
A winter run.
A warmer community.
HTSA Bros
Hot Cocoa Run5K
Hot Cocoa Run5K
16.
January 2027
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center · Franklin, TN
Run with purpose
Hot Cocoa Run.
Lasting impact.
Help turn a winter 5K into moments of comfort and play. Together, we're working toward 150 kits filled with toys, games, and creative activities for children in local hospitals.
Start time8:00 a.m.
LocationEIC · Franklin, TN
Runner entry fees and registration details coming soon.
Why we do this
Understanding
changes things.
Heterotaxy Syndrome is a rare congenital condition in which internal organs are abnormally arranged in the chest and abdomen.[1]
We're here to make reliable information easier to find and build a community around affected families.
Learn about HeterotaxyStart a conversation.
Evidence-based education, social media challenges, and local outreach help more people understand Heterotaxy.
Bring people together.
School collaborations, community events, and business partnerships turn shared purpose into action.
Make care personal.
Our next chapter supports Comfort and Play Kits for children in local hospitals through the Hot Cocoa Run.
Stronger together
Local roots. Shared purpose.
- Heterotaxy Connection
- Honest Coffee Roasters
- Fleet Feet Franklin
- Costco Wholesale
- Williamson County Schools
Our story & purpose
Awareness begins
with understanding.
From Franklin, Tennessee, we're bringing communities together for Heterotaxy education, research, and affected families.
Local roots. Shared purpose.
A student idea.
A growing community.
HTSA Bros began when students at Centennial High School in Franklin, Tennessee, saw how deeply Heterotaxy Syndrome affected families in their community.
With a social media strategy, a partnership with Heterotaxy Connection, and a commitment to their community, the team launched a campaign that reached over 1,000,000 people, raised more than $5,300, and brought Heterotaxy awareness to schools, businesses, and families across Middle Tennessee.
See our workWhy Heterotaxy
Rare doesn't mean
alone.
Heterotaxy Syndrome is a rare congenital condition in which internal organs are abnormally arranged in the chest and abdomen.[1]
Because Heterotaxy can affect the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, intestines, and other organs, families may need coordinated care across several specialties.[2] Our mission is to make reliable information easier to find while supporting research and affected families.
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About 1 in 10,000 worldwide
Heterotaxy is estimated to affect about 1 in 10,000 people worldwide, although it may be underdiagnosed.[1]
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More than 80% with complex heart defects
A multidisciplinary clinical review reports complex cardiovascular malformations in more than 80% of children with Heterotaxy.[2]
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About 3% of congenital heart defects
Heterotaxy Syndrome accounts for approximately 3% of congenital heart defects.[1]
What guides us
Knowledge.
Care. Connection.
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Our mission
To close the knowledge gap on Heterotaxy Syndrome by educating communities, raising funds for research, and supporting affected families through partnerships and events.
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Our vision
A world where every child with Heterotaxy receives timely diagnosis, adequate funding for treatment, and a community that understands and supports their journey.
Our work
Small beginnings.
Real community impact.
Running challenges, school collaborations, and local partnerships. See how our first phase turned awareness into action.
Phase 1 impact
What we've built together.
- Total funds raised
- $5,334
- Instagram interactions
- 80K
- Instagram followers
- 1,037
- Active partnerships
- 5
- Community interviews
- 25+
- Online donors
- 130+
- Flyers distributed
- 260
- Volunteers
- 30+
March 2025 — January 2026
Our first chapter.
A look at the work behind the numbers.
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Social media campaign launch
Launched @htsa_bros on Instagram with a running challenge — 1 mile per 10 new followers — paired with evidence-based Heterotaxy education content.
1,000,000+ views · 1,037 followers · 80K likes
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GoFundMe fundraiser
Created a GoFundMe page linked to Heterotaxy Connection, distributing it across social media and to 10+ local businesses and 5 school organizations.
$705 raised · 130+ donors
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Community interview series
Conducted 25+ community interviews with students and followers to assess awareness levels and refine our content strategy. Views spiked from 10,345 to 34,567 biweekly following strategy changes.
25+ interviewed · 3× view increase
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WCS club collaborations
Collaborated with DECA, HOSA, JAG, and NHS at Centennial High School to expand volunteer capacity and school-wide awareness.
Schoolwide collaboration · 30+ volunteers
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Infographic flyer distribution
Distributed 260 evidence-based infographic pamphlets across local high schools in collaboration with Heterotaxy Connection and Vanderbilt University Biology professors.
260 flyers · 4 high schools
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Business partnerships
Secured 5 local business partnerships with Costco, Fleet Feet, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Honest Coffee Roasters — generating $2,800 in in-kind and cash support.
5 businesses · $2,800 in support
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Heterotaxy 5K fundraiser & awareness run
Hosted Centennial's first-ever Heterotaxy 5K with 120+ participants, 30 volunteers, prizes from Fleet Feet, and a pre-race educational presentation on Heterotaxy.
120+ participants · $1,829 raised · 30 volunteers
The next chapter
Let's keep moving.
Our next 5K is the Hot Cocoa Run on January 16, 2027. Help us work toward 150 Comfort and Play Kits for children in local hospitals.
Explore the Hot Cocoa RunMeet HTSA Bros
A shared purpose.
A team behind it.
Meet the people bringing Heterotaxy awareness to our schools, businesses, and community.
Our leadership
The people doing the work.
Co-Founder & CFO
Iker Rodriguez-Rincon
Leads community outreach and medical professional partnerships. Connected with Heterotaxy Connection CEO Necia Sabin to direct donations.
Director of Outreach & COO
Eli Lewis
Pioneers and executes awareness campaigns with local businesses and schools. Coordinated school club partnerships across WCS.
Join the effort
There's a place
for you here.
Help at an event, share our work, or bring your business into the conversation. We'd love to connect.
Get involvedGet involved
Bring your energy.
Make a difference.
Volunteer your time, support the Hot Cocoa Run, or help more people learn about Heterotaxy. It starts with you.
Find your way to help.
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Sponsor the Hot Cocoa Run
Put your business behind our January 16, 2027 5K and our goal of 150 Comfort and Play Kits. Packages begin at $250, with your business logo on the event shirt and a banner displayed at the EIC and our 5K event.
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Volunteer with us
Help at events, distribute flyers, or assist with social media. No experience needed — just a passion for making a difference. Specific Hot Cocoa Run volunteer roles are coming soon.
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Build a partnership
Interested in supporting HTSA Bros through your business or organization? Let's explore how we can work together to advance Heterotaxy awareness and support families.
Follow our journey
More awareness.
One post at a time.
Follow @htsa_bros for weekly Heterotaxy education, behind-the-scenes campaign updates, and our ongoing running challenge.
Follow @htsa_brosJanuary 16, 2027 · 8:00 a.m. · Franklin, TN
Hot Cocoa Run.
Lasting impact.
5KA winter run for our community. Moments of comfort and play for children in local hospitals.
Your event-day essentials
- Date
- Start time
- 8:00 a.m.
- Location
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center (EIC)
104 Claude Yates Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
United States - Distance
- 5K · 3.1 miles
150Comfort and Play Kits
Our goal for this event
Our goal for this event
Small gifts. Meaningful moments.
A little comfort.
A lot of possibility.
Your support helps provide toys, games, and creative activities for children in local hospitals, while supporting the event that makes it possible.
5K business sponsorships
Put your business
behind a local cause.
Big Sponsor
$1,000
Help fund Comfort and Play Kits and event fees. Support toys, games, and creative activities for hospitalized children, along with the costs that make this event possible.
Ask about this packageFood & Water Sponsor
$500
Help cover food and water for our runners. Support refreshments that keep participants hydrated and welcomed throughout the Hot Cocoa Run.
Ask about this packagePrizes & Medals Sponsor
$250
Help fund prizes and medals for our winners. Support the awards that celebrate our runners and recognize their achievement at the finish line.
Ask about this packageYour business.
Seen locally.
Included with every package
- A large business banner displayed at the EIC and our 5K event.
- Your business logo on the event shirt.
Ready to sponsor? Email htsabros@gmail.com with your business name, contact name, phone/email, preferred package, and business logo. We'll discuss your sponsorship and payment arrangements with you.
Let's make it happen