Timeline Highlights
Getting to the Heart of the Matter Since 1940
Our work to fund groundbreaking research, global collaboration, and holistic well-being initiatives is critically important. In the U.S. alone, our investments in research and development have helped reduce the premature death rate of children with CHDs by 37%. With an effort to provide generous funding for life-changing initiatives, we are striving to increase that percentage even more!
HISTORIC BEGINNING
With an initial bequest of $200, Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati (CHAoC) is established with the help of pioneering pediatricians, Dr. R. Lyons and Dr. L. Rauh.
SALARY SUPPORTED
CHAoC begins to provide wages for doctors, nurses, and technicians at the newly developed Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) cardiac clinic.
FUNDRAISING MILESTONE
A generous gift of $6,000 is donated to CHAoC by the estate of Helen and Emma Dann.
SERVICES SPONSORED
CHAoC helps establish electrocardiogram equipment and services at CCHMC.
SALARY SUPPORTED
Drs. L. Rauh and R. Lyons recruit fellow Dr. S. Kaplan and surgeon Dr. J. Helmsworth for CCHMC, where the subspecialty of cardiology had recently been created.
SERVICES SPONSORED
Special Adolescent Heart Clinic developed at CCHMC is supported by CHAoC.
RESEARCH FUNDING
With the help of trailblazing CCHMC researchers Dr. S. Kaplan, Dr. J. Helmsworth, and Dr. L Clark, the first functional heart-lung machine is developed, opening the door to open-heart surgery (first used in 1957).
SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHT
Dr. S. Kaplan founds the Division of Cardiology at CCHMC.
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
Fluoroscopy instruments are donated to CCHMC by CHAoC.
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
CHAoC funds X-ray machines, a precursor to cardiac angiography, for CCHMC.
SALARY SUPPORTED
CHAoC sponsors various cardiology fellowships at CCHMC.
SALARY SUPPORTED
With specialized forethought, 88% of CHAoC’s expenditures are allocated to the incomes of doctors, nurses, and technicians specific to CCHMC’s Cardiology Division.
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
CHAoC funds new, state-of-the-art X-ray tools for CCHMC.
RESEARCH FUNDING
With the help of CHAoC’s philanthropic investments, CCHMC is recognized as one of leading centers in the US for the study of childhood cardiology.
FUNDRAISING MILESTONE
CHAoC patron and trustee Marge Schott extends generous support with the first Reds Rally event.
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
CHAoC purchases highly valued echocardiogram instruments for CCHMC.
RESEARCH FUNDING | 1989 – Ongoing
The Princeton Schools’ Fitness Class of 2000 Study
(Dr. J. Morrison)
RESEARCH FUNDING | 1994 – 1997
CHAoC Echocardiology Research Laboratory
CCHMC
(Dr. T. Kimball)
RESEARCH FUNDING | 2000 – 2006
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Research
CCHMC
(Dr. K. Wright)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Study
CCHMC
(Dr. W. Benson)
VALUABLE RESOURCE
CCHMC Heart Institute Encyclopedia
(Dr. P. Manning and Dr. R. Beekman)
SALARY SUPPORTED | 2002 – 2006
NIH Grant Clinical Research Coordinator Position
CCHMC
(Dr. S. Daniels)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Fetal Cardiovascular Research Study
CCHMC
(Dr. P. Eghtesady)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Feasibility Study of Transhepatic Cardiac Cath in Fetal Lambs
CCHMC
(Dr. E. Michelfelder)
WELLNESS INVESTMENT | 2004 – Ongoing
Camp Joyful Hearts and Family Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, OH
(Dr. N. Madsen)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Normal Cardiac MRI Value Study in Children Ages 5-10 Years
CCHMC
(Dr. W. Gottliebson)
RESEARCH FUNDING | 2005 – 2007
HARP to Study RV Strain in Tetralogy of Fallot
CCHMC
(Dr. W. Gottliebson)
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
Endo-PAT 2000 to Measure Premature Arterial Damage in Children
CCHMC
(Dr. Urbina)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Cardiac Exercise Rehabilitation Study in Children with CHD
CCHMC
(Dr. W. Border)
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT | 2006 – 2009
Vascular Ultrasound Research Imaging System
CCHMC
(Dr. T. Kimball)
WELLNESS INVESTMENT | 2006 – Ongoing
CHAoC gifts heart-shaped, therapeutic pillows to patients after open-heart surgeries at CCHMC.
SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHT | 2009 – 2021
Primary seed investment provided by CHAoC for the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative — a network of over 60 pediatric cardiology care centers working together with families, clinicians, researchers, and patients to dramatically improve the outcomes for children with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and other cardiovascular disease.
(Dr. R. Beekman)
SALARY SUPPORTED
In memoriam, CHAoC establishes the Dr. David Schwartz 4th Year Cath Fellowship at CCHMC.
RESEARCH FUNDING
Pediatric Sedation for Transthoracic Echocardiography Study
CCHMC
(Dr. J. Miller)
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
Handheld technologies are developed in collaboration with Information Technologies at CCHMC and Apple Inc., to enhance patient cardiac care and communication between families and cardiology providers.
(Dr. J. Lynn Jefferies)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Diastolic Dysfunction and Myocardial Fibrosis in Fontan Survivors
CCHMC
(Dr. B. Goldstein MD)
WELLNESS INVESTMENT
CHAoC funds the development and evaluation of a structured, provider-parent, home care education program for patients with CHDs at CCHMC.
RESEARCH FUNDING
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Pharmacokinetics in Infants Study
CCHMC
(Dr. J. Miller)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Cardiac Rehabilitation Study in Young Patients with Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
CCHMC
(Dr. J. Lynn Jefferies and Dr. S. Wittekind)
FUNDRAISING MILESTONE | 2016 – Ongoing
The Heart Hero Golf Classic event is established to support CHAoC’s fundraising goals.
WELLNESS INVESTMENT | 2016 – Ongoing
Partnering with the Heart Institute at CCHMC and the “First Tee” program, CHAoC supports the mental, physical, and social well-being skills learned through golf.
SERVICES SPONSORED | 2017 – Ongoing
Adolescent and Young Adult Peer Mentorship Pilot (AYAPMP)
CCHMC
RESEARCH FUNDING
Predictors and Outcomes Study of Major Cardiovascular Events in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (MACE)
CCHMC
(Dr. Madsen and Dr. Evers)
SERVICES SPONSORED
CHAoC provides funding for the Congenital Heart Disease Patient Registry concept.
Ethan M. Lindberg Foundation
(Dr. G. Veldtman)
SERVICES SPONSORED | 2018 – Ongoing
CHAoC helps support the implementation of practiced cardiac emergency response plans for sudden cardiac arrest in schools, through the national program called Project ADAM.
(Dr. T. Kimball and Dr. S. Batlivala)
SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHT
CHAoC supports the production of “The Heart Within,” a documentary that follows the revealing and motivational stories of families dealing with CHDs.
SERVICES SPONSORED | 2019 – 2021
Cardiac Arrest Prevention in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU
CCHMC
(Dr. Alten, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Cooper)
SERVICES SPONSORED | 2019 – 2021
Designing an Education Program to Improve the Safety of Children Supported with a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
CCHMC
WELLNESS INVESTMENT | 2019 – 2021
Dr. James Cnota Maternal Health — ACHD Fund
CCHMC
EQUIPMENT ENDOWMENT
CHAoC salutes the generosity of the Cintas Corporation in helping to establish the Take Charge AED Program, which provides 20 AED units installed in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana schools.
SUPPORT FUNDING
CHAoC supports the PediPERform Learning Network (PLN), which focuses on the time a patient spends under the care of a perfusionist while on cardiopulmonary bypass during the surgical correction of a congenital defect. The mission of the PLN is to establish and maintain a congenital perfusion registry, and facilitate the use of databases to support quality assurance and improved processes within the entire congenital perfusion community.
(J. Reagor MPS,CCP,FPP)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Prospective Analysis of Clinical and Biochemical Markers for Altered Hemostasis and Thrombotic Microangiopathy Under Bypass
CCHMC
(Dr. J. Palumbo, Dr. J. Tweddell, and Dr. K.Todd)
TURNING POINT | 80TH ANNIVERSARY
In mindful acknowledgement of a growing survival rate for infants with CHDs, and increasing numbers becoming adults thanks to work funded by the organization, CHAoC thoughtfully updates the name “Children’s Heart Association of Cincinnati” to “Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati” (also abbreviated CHAoC).
SUPPORT FUNDING
Fontan Outcomes Network
A multi-institution effort including CCHMC
