When a child is hospitalized with a critical congenital heart condition, their family’s world narrows to one place: the hospital. Days turn into weeks. Decisions come quickly. And the simple act of staying close can become financially overwhelming.

Parents want to be at the bedside—talking with doctors, sitting through long nights, and being present for every uncertain moment. But extended hospital stays often bring emergency travel, missed work, and everyday expenses like housing, utilities, and childcare that don’t pause during a medical crisis.

From One Heart to Another is our Heart Month campaign—a way to respond to that reality with practical, timely support.

Throughout February, the JoeAbate Charitable Foundation is working to raise $15,000 to help families caring for a child with congenital heart disease cover essential, real-life costs during inpatient hospital stays. This support helps ease financial strain so parents can focus on their child—not on the bills waiting at home.

Heart Month is about more than awareness. It’s about showing up. From one heart to another, we’re helping families be present, steady, and supported when it matters most.

From One Heart to Another

Funding Hope for Congenital Heart Families

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