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Ella's Legacy
Changing Lives Together
If there is one thing we know from Ella’s story, it is the incredible impact one life can have on the world. She inspires us to live with purpose and make the most of the time we have. When we work together, our impact is magnified.
So far we have raised over $100,000 for pediatric heart research, and we’re just getting started with life-saving heart technology advancements. Exciting new developments are on the horizon and we’d love for you to join us on this journey.
In standing with us, you also stand with other families who are grieving. Although we can’t take away their pain, we can surround them with uplifting connections and resources to help them move forward with hope.
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Congenital heart defects are the #1 most common birth defect in the world.
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Congenital heart disease (CHD) accounts for ≈40% of deaths in US children with birth defects.
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About 1 in 4 babies with a CHD have a critical CHD, requiring surgery.
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“Every parent hopes their child will change the world. Ella did, and she’s only getting started.”
2023 Annual Report