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We have been funding the most promising congenital heart defect research for 25 years.

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OUR MISSION

To advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of congenital heart defects (CHDs) by funding the most promising research.

Research Projects Funded

165
Funded Research & Scientific Collaborations

$20M
Years of Funding

29

UPCOMING EVENTS

West Palm Beach Congenital Heart Walk

February 7, 2026
West Palm Beach, FL

Hearts that Hope Gala

February 20, 2026
St. Louis, MO

Long Island Congenital Heart Walk

May 2, 2026
Kings Park, NY

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CURRENT NEWS

AAP and The Children’s Heart Foundation Name Second Pediatric Cardiology Research Fellowship Award Recipient for 2025

October 28, 2025

AAP and The Children’s Heart Foundation Name Second Pediatric Cardiology Research Fellowship Award Recipient for 2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Heart Foundation announce Pediatric Cardiology Research Fellowship Award recipient

October 28, 2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Heart Foundation announce Pediatric Cardiology Research Fellowship Award recipient

The Children’s Heart Foundation Announces Inaugural Scholarship Recipient

September 25, 2025

The Children’s Heart Foundation Announces Inaugural Scholarship Recipient

We're proud to announce Samuel Regalado, M.D./Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington, as the inaugural recipient of this award.

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