The Children's Heart Foundation

Throwback Thursday: Betsy and Steve Peterson, founders of The Children's Heart Foundation, talk about their son, Sam - the #HeartAngel who inspired them to create a foundation dedicated to funding congenital heart defect research. ❤ This is a clip from a 2012 documentary called, "The Heart of the Matter".

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back with gratitude. ❤️ Read our year-end reflections in our December Newsletter.

This past Saturday, on December 14th, The Children's Heart Foundation's Illinois Region hosted the 10th Annual Red Tie Ball, raising an astounding $500,000 for congenital heart defect research! ❤ This achievement is a testament to the passion and hard work of everyone involved. To all who contributed to this remarkable event, thank you and congratulations! Your efforts are making a real difference for individuals and families impacted by congenital heart defects. We were also proud to honor Dr. Josh Wong from Advocate Children's Hospital and Dr. Amanda Hauck from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago with the 2024 Congenital Heart Defect Champion Awards at the event. They were honored for their outstanding work caring for CHD patients.

Watch this powerful and moving video that debuted at The Children's Heart Foundation's 10th Annual Red Tie Ball over the weekend! In this heartfelt feature, Heart Moms Kelly and Jeri share personal stories about their children’s CHD journeys. With raw honesty, they open up about the daily challenges they face, the uncertainties that weigh heavily on their minds, and their unwavering hope for a brighter future—all made possible by research. Adding a vital medical perspective, Nancy Ghanayem, MD MS, a leader in pediatric cardiology, shares her insights on the critical role of innovation and research in transforming outcomes for children living with congenital heart defects. Don’t miss this inspiring glimpse into why our mission matters. ❤

Need a gift idea for the hard to shop for person in your life? Make a donation to The Children's Heart Foundation in their honor.❤️ A donation in honor of a special friend or family member will help fund research that gives longer, healthier lives to those born with congenital heart defects (#CHDs) – America’s most common birth defect. https://lnkd.in/ggYN3NS7

When you donate to The Children's Heart Foundation, you're making a difference in the lives of children with congenital heart defects by supporting groundbreaking research that brings the promise of a healthier future.❤ One of the recent studies we've funded, with your support, is being led by Dr. Hee Cheol Cho - "Human Stem Cell-Derived Pacemakers for Pediatric Cardiac Pacing". This innovative research aims to develop and characterize pacemakers made from human pluripotent stem cells. These pacemakers could revolutionize treatment by offering a more natural and long-lasting solution to pediatric patients in need of cardiac pacing. Your donation will directly support advancements like this, driving innovation and bringing hope to countless families. Together, we can help shape the future of pediatric heart care. Donate today and be part of the solution. Every dollar brings us closer to life-saving breakthroughs! Donate today: https://lnkd.in/ggYN3NS7

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We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generosity this #GivingTuesday! Thanks to you, we are one step closer to finding new treatments for congenital heart defects. ❤ If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time to make an impact: https://lnkd.in/ggYN3NS7 Thank you for helping us give hope to Heart Warriors everywhere.

Every 15 minutes in the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect (#CHD). That means that within the 24 hours of #GivingTuesday alone, 96 new babies will face heart defects. And while CHDs are the nation’s most common birth defect, research in this area is drastically underfunded. That's why The Children’s Heart Foundation is dedicated to raising money to fund research that saves lives. ❤ Help fund the research breakthroughs of tomorrow with a donation today: https://lnkd.in/ggYN3NS7 Special thanks to Shelby K studio for this video footage, and to Dr. Bradley Marino.

Meet Millie —a brave Heart Warrior who is thriving today thanks to advancements that have been made through research - funded by The Children’s Heart Foundation. ❤ This #GivingTuesday, you can help us continue funding groundbreaking research to save more children, like Millie. Your generosity fuels hope for thousands of families. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/ggYN3NS7