A warm welcome to Abhi Patangay and Peter Quimby “Abhi’s and Peter’s personal and professional backgrounds bring unique perspectives and passion to our board, and we’re delighted to welcome them,” says President Jackie Boucher. “They share our commitment to helping more children with heart disease, and we look forward to benefiting from their contributions and … Continued
On World Health Day we’re thrilled to share the news of our new partnership with the Medtronic Foundation. This first-of-its-kind partnership between our two organizations is significant because it is multi-year, multi-country and engages Medtronic employees who will contribute their time and skills to accelerate quality patient care and outcomes. This transformational partnership will position … Continued
Photo by Scott Streble. Jody Doll-Wilhelm, R.N., and Jessica Andersen, R.N., from Mayo Clinic training nurses at G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital in Coimbatore, India. January 2020. During Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, we recognize our medical volunteers’ dedication and thank them for their service. Surgeons, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, scrub and ICU nurses—this … Continued
Upashana with her parents. Photos by Scott Streble When we visited Upashana and her family in a village near Coimbatore, India, she was 4 months old and recovering from the heart surgery she had 2 weeks earlier. After Upashana’s birth, her parents brought her home without knowing she had a heart condition that would soon … Continued
Photo by Scott Streble Training in-country pediatric heart teams is at the heart of everything we do at Children’s HeartLink, and it’s how we help the most children the fastest. In India, only 1 in 4 children who needs heart surgery receives optimal care, and there is a great need for more trained heart … Continued
For many years, Caroline Jackson has donated to Children’s HeartLink once or twice a year, joining a community of individuals who support our mission. She was introduced to Children’s HeartLink through her friend Peggy Johnson. Caroline began supporting our organization because she was so inspired by Peggy’s commitment to the children we help. Caroline’s commitment … Continued
“I’m a connector with a passion for building community and bringing people together to serve the greater good,” says Marc Vaillancourt, our new Vice President of Development. “I’m thrilled to join such a wonderful, mission-driven organization and look forward to working with our amazing donors to help save children’s lives in underserved parts of the … Continued
To raise awareness and support the plight of children born with heart disease, Children’s HeartLink is launching its Little Hearts, Big Change campaign in conjunction with February Heart Health Month and Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14). Boston Scientific is matching donations made to the campaign in February, up to $10,000 in total giving. … Continued
“We are thrilled to have Tom and John join our board,” says Jackie Boucher, president of Children’s HeartLink. “Both of them have knowledge, expertise and connections that will benefit our organization, and they will be wonderful champions for our mission and work.” Tom Armitage … Continued
