Founded
in October 1980 by parents of children with congenital heart disease (CHD),
Heart to Heart was established in the interest of sharing experiences and
information with others. Heart to Heart continues this mission today while also
promoting public awareness of all pediatric cardiac issues and the overwhelming
need for continued innovative pediatric cardiac research. Congenital Heart Defects are the most common birth defect in
the United States affecting, 40,000 children.
Twice
as many children die from CHD than from all forms of childhood cancer combined
yet only half, as many research dollars are available.
Heart
to Heart is a not for profit, 100 % voluntary, 501 C (3) organization committed
to patients, parents and healthcare professionals by extending hope, education,
and emotional support to pediatric cardiac families.
Heart to Heart’s objectives are: to inform CHD families of community
resources and other pertinent information, to provide educational meetings,
informative booklets, a lending library, a telephone network, a website, and a
quarterly newsletter. Heart to
Heart offers support to parents during diagnosis, cardiac catheterization and/or
surgery as well as through planned hospital visitations, informal gatherings,
group sessions and social functions. Heart
to Heart is open to anyone interested in congenital heart disease and/or
pediatric cardiac issues.
Heart
to Heart meets on the second Thursday of each month at:
Children’s
Medical Center of Dallas
1935 Motor Street
Dallas, TX 75235
Cardiology Clinic ~3 WEST
Heart
to Heart operates through the generosity of donations, memorials and
honorariums. Heart to Heart allows
and encourages direct donations to pediatric cardiac research and will accept
and disperse donations accordingly. For
more information contact:
Heart to Heart
P.O. Box 595
Colleyville, TX 76034-0595
888-475-2787
Not an affiliate of The American Heart Association, Inc.
MISSION
© Let others know they are not alone
©
Offer Hope Education and Support to
Families of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
and acquired pediatric cardiac issues.
©
Share Information and Resources for the
Mutual Benefit of Pediatric Cardiac Families.
©
Raise Public Awareness of Congenital Heart Disease
and Pediatric Cardiac Issues.
©
Raise Funds for Continued Innovative
Pediatric Cardiac Research.