Tomorrow is the first day of #HeartMonth ❤️
As The Children’s Heart Foundation celebrates 30 years of impact, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come. Thirty years ago, CHD research faced limited funding and unanswered questions. Treatment options were fewer, and long-term outcomes were not well understood. The Children’s Heart Foundation was founded to change that, by committing to one clear mission: to fund research that expands knowledge, improves outcomes, and builds futures full of hope for children and families everywhere.
Take a moment to watch and share this video to help spread awareness of congenital heart defects and the urgent need for continued research. 🫶💖
From preschools to universities, commencement ceremonies are taking place across the country this month and there’s so much to celebrate! 🎓👏 Today we applaud the Class of 2026 and all the #HeartWarriors marking a graduation milestone! Honor a 2026 grad in your life by giving a shout out in the comments section below or making a donation to help fund #CHDResearch in the graduate’s honor. Hats off to you, #Classof2026! ❤ https://bit.ly/SupportCHDResearchNow
The 2026 Los Angeles Congenital Heart Walk is this Sunday, May 17th at Griffith Park! ❤ We're walking to fuel life-saving CHD research — and we need YOUR help to reach our goal. Every step and every dollar makes a difference. 🙌 Let’s come together to make an impact. There's still time to register to join us: /event/losangelesca/
We’re honored to announce that @savymking , #HeartWarrior and professional soccer play with @weareangelcity , will be joining us at the 2026 Los Angeles Congenital Heart Walk this Sunday! ⚽❤️
Following her own life-changing experience with an undiagnosed CHD, Savy has become a powerful advocate for heart health, CPR education, and emergency preparedness through her nonprofit, @savykingofhearts .
Join us to hear Savy speak, connect with the CHD community, and take part in a special Hands-Only CPR activation in partnership with @american_heart .
We can’t wait to see you there as we walk to fund life-saving CHD research. 💕 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Sign up today and be part of this unforgettable day with the LA CHD community!
Meet Emma Faye ❤ A three-year-old #HeartWarrior who was diagnosed prenatally with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia.
"Emma was born at NYU Hassenfeld and immediately went into respiratory distress. She was swept away to the NICU and then the Congenital Cardiovascular Care Unit. At just seven days old, Emma underwent her first open heart surgery to place a BTT shunt. She came home for the very first time at three weeks old.
Since then, Emma has faced each challenge with incredible strength. She underwent her first cardiac catheterization at five months old, followed by her full TOF/PA repair via open heart surgery at 15 months. In October 2024, she had her second catheterization, and in May 2025, a third catheterization to place a stent and address persistent narrowing. Through it all, she has shown remarkable resilience. We are hopeful that 2026 will be her first year without any procedures!!!!
You would never know the magnitude of what she’s been through unless you saw her scars. Emma is spunky, smart, funny, beautiful, strong, and unbelievably brave. She is a truly perfect three-year-old warrior. She loves singing, dancing, going to the park, playing with her little brother Brandon, and getting into all the usual toddler shenanigans.
She is deeply loved by her family and friends, and her parents are committed to doing everything they can to support the CHD community in her honor."
- Biana Finkel, Heart Warrior Mom and Long Island Congenital Heart Walk Committee Chair
Happy #NationalNursesDay to all of the incredible nurses out there. Whether you’re a nurse who has a #CHD or you’re a nurse to #CHDPatients, we are so thankful for your service, today and everyday. ❤ Thank you for making the hard times a little bit easier 💕
Do you know an amazing nurse? Give them a shoutout in the comments below👇
Training and fundraising updates with 19 days until Unite to Fight! 🥊
I hit my initial goal of $5,000 for @thechf ! My new goals are to raise another $2,500 AND have 100 individual donations. 💰💪
To help me achieve those goals, anyone who donates any amount between now and noon on Sunday, May 17 gets to suggest a walkout song for when I step into the ring on May 30! I’ll put all the suggestions into a bracket and start polling the public here on Sunday night. Click the donation link in my bio!
Thanks for the support, friends! It means a lot!
Cover 📷: @the_aaron_burns
The Children's Heart Foundation is partnering with the Izak Szymczak Research Fund to support research that focuses on durable mechanical support in patients with single-ventricle congenital heart disease. ❤
The 2025 Izak Szymczak Research Fund Award, administered through The Children’s Heart Foundation, has been awarded to Dr. Mark Rodefeld (Indiana University) for his research on, "Fontan Pump: Wireless Charge and Control System Development".
Dr. Rodefeld’s work aims to move the Fontan pump closer to full implantability by developing a wireless charging, control, and monitoring system—eliminating external hardware and helping improve quality of life for patients while easing the daily burden on families and caregivers.
Together, we’re investing in research that brings hope and transforms care for CHD patients.
Today, we honor the strength, love, and resilience of Heart Moms everywhere. 💗 Your courage inspires hope—and helps drive the research that gives every child a brighter future.
Happy Mother’s Day from The Children’s Heart Foundation.💐
Hey Chicago-area Heart families and supporters! 💓 The countdown is ON — the 2026 Chicago Congenital Heart Walk is less than a month away! 🎉
We're walking to fuel life-saving #CHD research — and we need YOUR help to reach our goal. Every step and every dollar makes a difference. 🙌 Let’s come together and make an impact. Register now & get ready to join us next month: /event/chicagoil
For 30 years, The Children’s Heart Foundation has shown that investing in research saves lives. ❤️ As more children with congenital heart defects grow into adulthood, the need for research is greater than ever.
In honor of our 30th anniversary, consider making a $30 gift to help fuel the next generation of discoveries and bring hope to every Heart Warrior.
Donate today and be part of what comes next: https://bit.ly/3yJC6yy
The New England Congenital Heart Walk is this SATURDAY, May 9th! The excitement is building and we look forward to seeing you and hundreds of passionate supporters step up to raise funds for CHD research and celebrate 30 years of The Children's Heart Foundation! ❤
Join us at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston to be part of this incredible event - you won't want to miss out on all we have to offer on walk day!
❤️ A beautiful remembrance of our Heart Angels & celebration of our Heart Warriors
🎟️ FREE admission to the zoo!
🚔 Fun with the Boston Police Department's Touch-a-Truck program & the chance to meet Copper, the Comfort Dog
🎧 Dance party with beats from our live DJ
🎨 Face painting & hair braiding by Bishop Feehan Heart Club
👑 Meet & greet with Miss Boston
✂️ Activities & crafts by It's My Heart NE, Camp Meridian, & Madden Open Hearts Camp
🩺 Live CPR demonstrations & basic life-saving education provided by MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
🎉 Great vendors: MaineHealth, Boston Children's, & Boston Police Department
🍿 Snacks & beverages throughout the walk
🍦 Frozen treats from the Boston PD Ice Cream Truck on your way out
👟 And of course, family-friendly walk�!
Register to walk or volunteer today! /event/newengland/
