congenital heart disease (CHD)

The Brave Heart Fund blocks the heart of the city to unblock the hearts of children born with congenital heart disease

It was just another busy Saturday in the heart of the city, the hustle and bustle of people on the streets, cars honking in the traffic jam and people drinking coffee on their balconies. The difference on this specific Saturday, Gemmayzeh was intentionally blocked for a .

People who were in the area at around 2:00 pm on that day were first frustrated when a bus filled with children broke down in the middle of the street, therefore blocking a vital road.

Heartbeat celebrates its annual gala dinner at Casino de Liban

During a May night of music and fashion at the Casino de Liban, many supporters joined together for the life-saving Heartbeat Association.

A group of doctors of Hotel-Dieu de France established the Heartbeat Association in 2005 to help children with congenital heart disease, and overcome the financial barriers to treatment. More than 240 surgical operations were concluded in 2013, restoring children back to a happy, active childhood, and giving the family a healthy child to nurture.