Hari’s heart print
Initially deemed hopeless, Hari’s condition turned around after lifesaving care. Now, he contributes to cardiac care innovation through tech development. Watch how this talented young man is partnering with his cardiologist to help others like him.
“I can run and play sports, and still have the energy to study hard. Without heart surgery, I wouldn’t have this life.”
Qirong, Heart Warrior
Saving children in Brazil
Featuring our team-to-team training model, this short video highlights medical volunteers from Mayo Clinic and their partnership with the pediatric cardiac team from Hospital da Criança e Maternidade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
“Children’s HeartLink is moving us to the next level, and we nurses are eager and excited to advance.”
Nurse Christy Babuji , Partner
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Heart Warriors
Meet a Teenage Heart Warrior
Coimbatore, India
After much fear and anxiety, this teen with heart disease found care from a Children’s HeartLink hospital partner.
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Meet Safwan
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Born with congenital heart disease, the lifesaving surgery Safwan needed was not available in his home country.
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Meet Lis
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
When Lis was born, her complex heart condition plunged her entire family into a fight for her life.
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Meet Olivia
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Despite uncertainty, our partners in São José do Rio Preto agreed to do everything in their power to help Olivia.
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Meet Davi
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Davi’s journey began with a heart defect; the care he received enabled him to resume a lively childhood.
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Meet Mohamed
Coimbatore, India
Mohamed’s story is a testament to the power of collaboration, expertise and dedication in saving young lives.
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Meet Mythili
Coimbatore, India
Mythili waited 12 years for complex, lifesaving surgery that would set precedent for rare cases like hers.
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Meet Phuc
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Had Phuc been born a few years earlier, she wouldn’t have had the lifesaving surgery that changed her fate.
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Meet Qirong
Lanzhou, China
Without heart surgery, Qirong wouldn’t have the life he has today.
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Partners
Meet Nurse Cury
São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Nurse educator Bruna Cury recognizes how critical nurses are to the care and recovery of young heart patients.
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Meet Nurse Babuji
Coimbatore, India
For nurses like Christy Babuji, partnership with Children’s HeartLink has transformed the standards of post-surgical …
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Meet Dr. Kumar
Kochi, India
His visionary leadership and passion for helping have made all the difference for countless children and their families.
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Volunteers
Meet Tammy Sweeten
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Electrophysiology Technologist Tammy Sweeten shares her reflection, gratitude and insights from a transformative visi…
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Meet Katie Reddy
New York, NY, USA
Meet Katie Reddy, a mother and advocate, who shares her personal connection to Children’s HeartLink’s mission.
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Meet Dr. Dearani
Rochester, MN, USA
Dr. Dearani addresses global congenital heart disease challenges by mentoring his peers across the globe.
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Meet Nurse Fisk
Boston, MA, USA
Anna’s collaboration with global peers enriches her career, inspiring innovative cardiac patient care approaches.
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Meet Dr. Mark Lewin
Seattle, WA, USA
Dr. Lewin strives to identify growth areas, offering meaningful and sustainable solutions for global partners.
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Meet Nurse Paurus
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Jeff Paurus is working to amplify the impact and prestige of nursing through educational programs.
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