Families and individuals facing congenital heart defects, heart-related conditions, and transplant journeys—whether in childhood or adulthood—often spend months or even years in the hospital. During this time, one or more caregivers may be unable to work, while medical, travel, and everyday expenses continue to grow.
For many families, the financial burden becomes overwhelming—but your support can change that.
Offering financial assistance through Hannah’s Gift of Hope
Supporting families and individuals during extended hospital stays and transplant journeys
Covering essential needs such as travel, lodging, meals, and daily living expenses
Providing care packages to patients and families at the bedside during long hospitalizations
Easing financial stress so families and individuals can focus on healing and being present with their loved ones
The financial impact of congenital heart defects (CHD) is significant across the United States. Each year, billions are spent on hospital care alone. For families, the burden is deeply personal, studies show that caring for a child with complex CHD can result in nearly $190,000 in out-of-pocket expenses within the first five years of life, not including lost income or ongoing medical costs. (Cardiol Young, 2025)
In the middle of hospital stays, surgeries, uncertainty, and long waiting periods, families often face both emotional and financial exhaustion at the same time.
Your donation helps change that moment. It helps a caregiver stay at the bedside. It helps a patient feel supported. It helps a family keep going. This is what hope looks like in action.