Healing Little Hearts.
Restoring Futures.
We provide life-saving heart surgery to children who have no access to care, through world-class surgeons on Long Island and medical training missions around the world.
1 in 100 babies are born with congenital heart disease
Healing little hearts around the world since 1986
Featured Stories of Hope
Meet the children whose lives have been transformed through your support
Polina, Age 9, Ukraine
Nine-year-old Polina, whose life-saving heart surgery in war-torn Ukraine was indefinitely postponed, found a second chance through the Gift of Life nonprofit. Flown to New York, she successfully underwent a minimally invasive procedure. Today, she is healed, experiencing pure childhood joy while running and dancing again.
Sheyla, Age 13, Honduras
After a congenital heart condition left her struggling to breathe, 13-year-old Sheyla José traveled from Honduras to Long Island with the help of Gift of Life. Following a successful procedure, she is now recovering with a mended heart and a bright future.
Maria, Age 9, Honduras
After traveling from Honduras with a massive congenital heart defect, nine-year-old Maria Jose found hope through Gift of Life Long Island. Following a successful procedure, she is now smiling, healing, and ready for a long, healthy life.
9 lives transformed in Jordan!
August 2026 mission funded by the Healing Little Hearts Gala. Six children from Gaza, two from Jordan, and one from Algeria received life-saving procedures through our training mission.
8 hearts healed in El Salvador!
October 2025 mission to Benjamin Bloom Children's Hospital. Your Gala generosity helped a legacy program that now cares for over 200 children annually.
