The American Heart Association and The Children's Heart Foundation
To help further lifesaving research for congenital heart defects (CHD), the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation are joining forces to help tackle the world’s number one birth defect: CHDs.
This new alliance will not only provide grants to further research, but will also provide an outlet to encourage conversations among parents and caregivers through the patient Support Network. This network connects people living with heart disease and stroke with others that are going through a similar journey and offers an online community, as well as materials for starting face-to-face community support groups.
In addition, both organizations will continue to raise awareness about CHDs, the need to address national policies for early CHD detection and health advances that can change the life expectancy of babies born with a congenital heart defect.
Related links:
- Support the CHD Research Awards with a gift to the Hope and Jack Fund
- AHA and CHF announce $20M expansion for research:
- Learn about congenital heart defects
- Find and give support through our Support Network
- Get more information about research grants
- The Children's Heart Foundation(link opens in new window)