According to the CDC, about 40,000 children are born each year in the US with a congenital heart defect. About 25% of those infants will have a critical CHD that will require surgery or other invasive procedures. While CHD is the most common birth defect, it is also the least funded. Your generosity creates a positive impact on a child's mental health by providing resources to decrease the isolation and stress associated with a lengthy hospital stay.