700+
open-heart surgeries performed per year
500+
transplants—more than any other California hospital
48 states
Patients come from all over the U.S. + 9 countries
Leo and Hana’s heart
How one little boy became a little girl’s heart angel.
Our Pediatric Heart Leaders
Dr. Anne Dubin is chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and director of the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center. Known for her innovative and collaborative approach, Dr. Dubin leads impactful research on childhood heart issues such as abnormal heartbeat, heart failure, and heart disease.
Dr. Frank Hanley, chief pediatric heart surgeon, does the extraordinary: He gives a second chance at life to babies and kids with serious and oftentimes life-threatening heart defects. His revolutionary surgical technique has replaced years of interventions with a single surgery.
Dr. Marlene Rabinovitch leads our Basic Science and Engineering (BASE) research program. Along with her multidisciplinary team of world-class scientists, engineers, and heart experts, Rabinovitch has the goal of curing congenital heart disease in her lifetime.
Born a Fighter
At just 1 week old, Nataly had to undergo not one, but two life-saving surgeries. Throughout her lengthy hospital stay, her entire family felt looked after and loved.
The Collective Power of Our Donor Community
Our compassionate, engaged, and forward-thinking donors are at the heart of every moment of our success. With their support, the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center has made an immeasurable impact on kids and their families, received national recognition for excellence in clinical care, and fueled immense growth in groundbreaking research dedicated to finding a cure for childhood heart disease.
These achievements are just the beginning of what we can accomplish together. We will go further and discover more because of your confidence and trust in our team to build the most innovative and compassionate program of its kind. Every gift matters.
Helping Kids with Heart Disease Thrive
Expand Life-Saving Programs
Our Fetal Cardiology program screens pregnant moms, trains physicians to deliver a difficult diagnosis with compassion, and provides families with resources to prepare for life with a baby who has heart disease.
Invest in Innovation
We’re using artificial intelligence—developed in partnership with the Stanford School of Engineering—to prevent complications, improve outcomes, and get kids home faster.
Provide Care and Comfort
We provide comprehensive care for kids with heart disease so they can get necessary therapies and support as they grow. This includes social and emotional services as well as family assistance for lodging, food, and transportation while a child is in treatment.
Help Kids with Heart Disease
Your generosity will support our rapidly growing clinical programs and groundbreaking research initiatives.
Make an Impact
Make a Difference for Kids with Heart Disease
Kelly Abundo, Director of Development, Heart Campaign
