We hope you and your family will find these resources helpful.
California Heart Connection
A non-profit support network for children and adults with heart defects. Also works with the medical community to share up-to-date information and generate public awareness to promote early detection of CHDs.
www.caheartconnection.org
Camp del Corazon
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing experiential program for children and families living with heart disease. All programs are offered free-of-charge and staffed completely by volunteer counselors, nurses and physicians of their hearts to help these special kids. Partners with the American Heart Association.
www.campdelcorazon.org
Camp Bon Coeur, Inc
A non-profit residential camp for children with heart defects. Accredited by the American Camping Association. Facility is in Grand Coteau, Louisiana.
www.heartcamp.com
Make-A-Wish
A non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children of life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
www.makeawish-sd.org
Ronald McDonald House
Provides families of children facing life-threatening illnesses a refuge from the hospital and keeps them together during a crisis. Open 24/7, 365 days a year. Provides bedrooms, laundry and kitchen facilities. Any family in need with a seriously-ill child being treated at a medical facility in San Diego is eligible to stay at the House.
www.rmhcsd.org
Songs of Love
A nonprofit organization that creates original personalized songs free of charge, for children and teens facing tough medical challenges.
www.songsoflove.org
Children’s Wish Foundation International
A nonprofit organization that grants wishes of children diagnosed with potentially life-threatening illnesses.
www.childrenswish.org
