December is a
countdown to
Christmas.
For Rhea, it was a
countdown to
heart surgery.
December is a
countdown to
Christmas.
For Rhea, it was a
countdown to
heart surgery.
Every Heart Has A Story
This Christmas, Children’s Heartbeat Trust is calling on your support to help families like Rhea’s who are affected by congenital heart disease across Northern Ireland.
At just 8 weeks old, everything changed when Rhea was diagnosed with two heart defects and her family were told she would need open-heart surgery.
Learn more about Rhea’s journey and how your support helps families just like hers.
Discover Children's Heartbeat Trust
We are dedicated to supporting children and young people with heart disease and their families across Northern Ireland. Since 1984, we have provided practical, emotional, and financial assistance, ensuring families feel empowered and cared for at every stage of their journey.
What we do
Family support
We are committed to providing effective, practical support to families of children and young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) across Northern Ireland.
Youth Support
Our Youth Support services are here to empower young people aged 7-21.
Get involved
Make a difference in the lives of heart families! Whether you’d like to fundraise, volunteer, or become a corporate partner, there are so many ways to get involved with CHT.
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Stay connected with everything happening at Children’s Heartbeat Trust—from heart families’ inspiring stories to updates on our programmes and upcoming events.