Founded in 1994 by Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Juan Alejos at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA.

The primary goal of the foundation is to instruct local medical personnel in the treatment and care of children with congenital heart diseases, as well as providing financial, educational and emotional support for their families.

Staffed by volunteer physicians, allied health personnel and community members with extensive experience in the treatment and care of children with congenital heart disease. The foundation works in conjunction with local children’s hospitals often severely understaffed, limited in supplies and unable to provide adequate facilities for the overall population. Medical and humanitarian supplies donated by physicians, UCLA Medical Center, international corporations and community volunteers.