Aaron | Uganda
Why HeartGift?
For children in countries lacking specialized medical care, one surgery changes everything.
Aaron | Uganda
Life saved in 2024
Why HeartGift?
For children in countries lacking specialized medical care, one surgery changes everything.
Aaron | Uganda
Life saved in 2024
Why HeartGift?
For children in countries lacking specialized medical care, one surgery changes everything.
Aaron | Uganda
Life saved in 2024
Every 5 minutes a child is born
with a life-threatening heart defect. Over 1 million each year.
Every 5 minutes
a child is
born with a
life-threatening heart defect.
Over 1 million each year.
Every 5 minutes a
child is born with a
life-threatening
heart defect.
Over 1 million each year.
That’s 1 in 100 children worldwide. Only 10% of these children have access to the specialized medical care they need to save their lives. The majority live in rural areas of poverty-stricken, developing countries where access to necessary medical care is limited at best. If medical care does exist, it is financially inaccessible. Without help, these children will die.
A congenital heart defect doesn’t just rob children of their ability to attend school or play freely; it traps families in a cycle of fear and sacrifice. Parents often find themselves unable to work, dedicating their lives to caring for a child who should be thriving, not suffering.
Ithan | Nicaragua
Life saved in 2023
But access to corrective heart surgery changes everything. It transforms lives. Children who once faced a future of limitations are suddenly given the chance to grow, reach milestones, and embrace a world full of opportunities. With their health restored, they can experience childhood as it was meant to be—full of joy, learning, and play. Parents, too, regain a sense of hope and security. They can return to their jobs, knowing their child’s future is no longer clouded by illness.
Just one surgery changes everything.
Just one surgery
changes everything.
Health
With their health restored, children can fully live the childhood they deserve—filled with happiness, growth, and adventure.
Education
Less time spent in hospitals and battling chronic illness means children can finally attend school and experience the education and growth they deserve.
Time
When families are freed from the constant strain of caring for a sick child, they gain the precious time and energy to pursue meaningful work, build businesses, and truly connect with one another.
Providing access to care
HeartGift connects children worldwide with limited medical and financial resources to
life-saving cardiac care. Our approach requires multifaceted efforts, which include managing complex logistics, connecting children to expert medical professionals, providing financial support when local facilities are available, and leveraging strategic partnerships to equip hospitals and medical teams with the proper tools and resources to deliver quality access to care. Our goal is to remove barriers and create sustainable programs that offer long-term solutions and equitable treatment for children in need.
Henri | Uganda
Life saved in 2024
Providing access to care
HeartGift connects children worldwide with limited medical and financial resources to life-saving cardiac care. Our approach requires multifaceted efforts, which include managing complex logistics, connecting children to expert medical professionals, providing financial support when local facilities are available, and leveraging strategic partnerships to equip hospitals and medical teams with the proper tools and resources to deliver quality access to care. Our goal is to remove barriers and create sustainable programs that offer long-term solutions and equitable treatment for children in need.
Henri | Uganda
Life saved in 2024
Access to life-saving heart surgery has changed the lives of over 2,000 children.
Read some of their stories
Providing access to care
HeartGift connects children worldwide with limited medical and financial resources to life-saving cardiac care. Our approach requires multifaceted efforts, which include managing complex logistics, connecting children to expert medical professionals, providing financial support when local facilities are available, and leveraging strategic partnerships to equip hospitals and medical teams with the proper tools and resources to deliver quality access to care. Our goal is to remove barriers and create sustainable programs that offer long-term solutions and equitable treatment for children in need. Interested in hosting in Austin, San Antonio, Houston or New Orleans? Our team will be in touch with more details and training.
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Brandel | Philippines
Life saved in 2016
Every 5 minutes a child is born with a life-threatening heart defect.
Over 1 million each year.
That’s 1 in 100 children worldwide. Only 10% of these children have access to the specialized medical care they need to save their lives. The majority live in rural areas of poverty-stricken, developing countries where access to necessary medical care is limited at best. If medical care does exist, it is financially inaccessible. Without help, these children will die.
A congenital heart defect doesn’t just rob children of their ability to attend school or play freely; it traps families in a cycle of fear and sacrifice. Parents often find themselves unable to work, dedicating their lives to caring for a child who should be thriving, not suffering.
But access to corrective heart surgery changes everything. It transforms lives. Children who once faced a future of limitations are suddenly given the chance to grow, reach milestones, and embrace a world full of opportunities. With their health restored, they can experience childhood as it was meant to be—full of joy, learning, and play. Parents, too, regain a sense of hope and security. They can return to their jobs, knowing their child’s future is no longer clouded by illness.
Just one surgery changes everything.
Over 1 million children are born each year with congenital heart defects.
Unfortunately, only 10% of children have access to the life-saving care they need.
HeartGift fills this gap and provides the one surgery needed to save their lives, allcompletely free, thanks to generous people like you. Every surgery impacts their lives exponentially and makes celebrating more birthdays possible.
Over 1,400 lives have been saved, yet many more children need our help.
With your support, we can save more lives!
Over 1,400 lives have been saved, yet many more children need our help.
With your support, we can save more lives!
Over 1,400 lives have been saved, yet many more children need our help. With your support, we can save more lives!
1,400+
Lives Saved
Naz, Syria
Life Saved in 20XX
Jeremi, Nicaragua
Life Saved in 20XX
Keona, Philippines
Life Saved in 2024
Aaron, Uganda
Life Saved in 2024
Solongo, Mongolia
Life Saved in 20XX
Mercy, Uganda
Life Saved in 20XX
Jacob, Philippines
Life Saved in 20XX
Bilqis, The Gambia
Life Saved in 20XX
Saving Lives Globally
One million children are born each year with congenital heart defects. That’s 1 in 100 children worldwide. Most live in isolated rural areas with limited access to specialized medical care. These conditions keep children out of school, parents out of work, and left untreated, these heart defects result in shortened lifespans.
My own son was diagnosed with CHD at birth and underwent life-saving open-heart surgery when he was just four months old. I still remember the crushing fear of his diagnosis, followed by immense relief upon learning his life could be saved thanks to skilled surgeons and accessible care. As a mother, I can’t imagine the heartbreak of not having that hope. HeartGift provides this hope for families all over the world.
- Ashley Otero
HeartGift Volunteer
Co-Owner MOD Architecture | Austin, Texas
Noath | Honduras
Life saved in 2022
Over 1 million children are born each year with congenital heart defects.
Unfortunately, only 10% of children have access to the life-saving care they need.
Over 1 million children are born each year with congenital heart defects. Unfortunately, only 10% of children have access to the life-saving care they need.
HeartGift fills this gap and provides the one surgery needed to save their lives, all completely free, thanks to generous people like you. Every surgery impacts their lives exponentially and makes celebrating more birthdays possible.