"I don't accept children dying!"
Reader's Digest magazine influenced my life - twice.
In 1977, with a story about a heart surgeon
named Denton A.Cooley. He was glamorous, a pioneer and
entrepreneur. Operated on princes, presidents and prime
ministers. Founded the world-famous Texas Heart Institute in Houston. I wanted to be like him.
More Than Just Wanting...
A 1989 issue I read during my medical internship featured a neurosurgeon named Tom Peters. One sentence in his interview remains burned into my mind: "I don't accept children dying."
This time, I didn't just *want* to be like him.
I too won't accept a child dying. I made myself a promise. Anything... ANYTHING that is within my power to prevent it happening, I will do. Read more about how...
Meet Our Smiling Little Hearts
Many young kids with congenital heart defects are alive and smiling today because someone just like you cared enough to reach out with a helping hand. Meet some of them and read their stories...
Every day, 2,500 children around the world die from Congenital Heart Defects. Together, we can make a difference - and heal a child's heart! Help spread congenital heart defects awareness.
people who make things happen
our smiling little hearts
