En cœur in numbers
Behind every number lies a story.
Every gift gives wings to ease their everyday life.
1 in 100 children is born with a congenital heart defect requiring medical attention.
It is the malformation that causes the most deaths at birth.
Heart defects in children are 80 times more common than cancer and 26 times more common than cystic fibrosis.
The Foundation helps an average of ONE family per day!
Services offered
When a child needs to receive medical care far from home, every kilometer becomes an added burden for their family. The En Cœur Foundation is there to help ease this weight by providing financial support for travel expenses.
Other public programs may also be able to help (CSSS, CLSC, Transportation–lodging). Our role is to complement these resources and support you in finding the assistance you need.
Together, we want to bring you a bit more lightness along the road to heart care. For more information, please contact the social worker responsible for your case.
En Cœur News
Noemie, James’ mom
To all the parents beginning this journey today: your baby is in good hands. Even though the road may seem long and filled with uncertainty, it can lead to brighter days ahead.
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Mélina Chevalier, Noah’s mom
In March 2024, I found out I was pregnant… not with just one baby, but two. As a twin myself, the news filled me with so much joy.
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Soirée En Cœur 2026
La Soirée En Cœur 2025, Bubbles & Sneakers: a heartfelt event to support children with heart disease and their families. Join us on October 29 at Plaza Centre-Ville for an evening of solidarity, presented by CIMA+.
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Catherine, Xavier’s mom
During my very first ultrasound at Sainte-Justine, it was discovered that Xavier had a congenital heart defect, specifically Tetralogy of Fallot. At 10 months old, Xavier…
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Maël, the Fighter
I’m happy to share that it has now been three years since my transplant. This life-changing event not only transformed my life—it saved it…
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Kim, Thomas’s mom
Thomas was born on August 5 at the Montreal Children’s Hospital with transposition of the great arteries. Today, he is a happy, curious baby full of energy…
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Jackie, Leo’s mom
At 23 weeks pregnant, I was told I would need to deliver at Sainte-Justine. My baby boy had a heart defect (TGA) and would need open-heart surgery just days after birth…
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Noemie, James’ mom
To all the parents beginning this journey today: your baby is in good hands. Even though the road may seem long and filled with uncertainty, it can lead to brighter days ahead.
READ MORE Mélina Chevalier, Noah’s mom
In March 2024, I found out I was pregnant… not with just one baby, but two. As a twin myself, the news filled me with so much joy.
READ MORE Soirée En Cœur 2026
La Soirée En Cœur 2025, Bubbles & Sneakers: a heartfelt event to support children with heart disease and their families. Join us on October 29 at Plaza Centre-Ville for an evening of solidarity, presented by CIMA+.
READ MORE Catherine, Xavier’s mom
During my very first ultrasound at Sainte-Justine, it was discovered that Xavier had a congenital heart defect, specifically Tetralogy of Fallot. At 10 months old, Xavier…
READ MORE Maël, the Fighter
I’m happy to share that it has now been three years since my transplant. This life-changing event not only transformed my life—it saved it…
READ MORE Kim, Thomas’s mom
Thomas was born on August 5 at the Montreal Children’s Hospital with transposition of the great arteries. Today, he is a happy, curious baby full of energy…
READ MORE Jackie, Leo’s mom
At 23 weeks pregnant, I was told I would need to deliver at Sainte-Justine. My baby boy had a heart defect (TGA) and would need open-heart surgery just days after birth…
READ MORE