Who We Are and What We Do

HEARTLINGS OBJECTIVES

Heartling helps families whose children have undergone open heart surgery. 

A child going through open heart surgery is a unique struggle for both the child and his family – especially his parents.

Heartling honors the milestone of the whole family after open heart surgery.

It does not only celebrate the survival of a young life; it heralds in the thriving of life, of lives. Heartling shows both children and parents that they can dream again.

To provide a venue where families can make a connection

Assist families (parent/patient)

  • Educate themselves about heart disease

  • Learn how to be effective caregivers to children with heart disease

  • Develop and build social connections

  • Assist in making linkages to help in the surgical interventions

Membership may include:

1. Experienced parents of children with heart disease
2. Parents of children who are newly diagnosed with heart disease
3. NGO’s who support children with heart disease

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