Our mission is to offer support, education and hope to families affected by congenital heart defects through our support services, support CHD research and to promote public awareness for this #1 birth defect.

Newly diagnosed with a baby having a congenital heart defect? Looking to talk with another family who understands what you're going through? You're not alone! Let us help and put you in touch with other heart families today or join us on our email support group.

The photo underneath is a 12 month old with a CHD (congenital heart defect) after two open heart surgeries. The photo to the right is the same boy 14 years later after a total of three open heart surgeries and who today, a freshman in High School and a typical teenager. He's just one hopeful story - we have many more to share with you.



Membership to Little Hearts is free to all families. If you would like to receive any of the support services we offer or be of support to other families, please send in a membership form.

Your tax deductible donation goes toward our operational costs which are all of our support services - quarterly newsletters, picnic slideshows, online stories, email groups, parent matching program and more. Last year, we created an Outreach Program which doubled the amount of people reaching out to us for support and hope.

Interested in making a donation or organizing a fundraiser in honor or memory of a loved one? We rely on donations to make this website and our other support services possible. We are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and 100% of your gift will be used to fund our continuing services and operations. Donations are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution in the U.S.A.

To learn more about the history of Little Hearts, visit Jeffrey's story (HLHS, born 1996). One little boy's start in life helps thousands of families a day. Many thanks to Dr. Richard Jonas for his encouragement and support.

Little Hearts Board of Directors: Megan McDonnell Busenbark, Lenore Cameron, Tim Cameron, Kelly Molloy, and Rita Pardee.

Little Hearts Medical Advisory Board: Richard Berning, MD, Frederick Z. .Bierman, MD; Rozelle Corda, FNP; Michael D.Freed, MD; Michael Gewitz, MD; Felice Heller, MD; Richard A. Jonas, MD; Terri Saia, PNP; Darshak Sanghavi, MD , Michael Snyder, MD and Gil Wernovsky, MD

The intention of this site is to give families a place to find information about our organization. We are not doctors nor do we have any medical training. In no way should this site be a substitute for professional medical care. Always check with your child's doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child.



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