CHD Coalition - Congenital Heart Defect Coalition

03/06/2026

🌟⛳ The CHD Coalition Golf Outing is Back! ⛳🌟

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 9 and get ready for a fantastic day on the course! Join us for a memorable outing filled with great golf, delicious food, fun with friends, and exciting post-game raffles; all while helping raise awareness for congenital heart defects (CHD). ❤️

We’re returning to the same amazing course as last year: Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just coming for the fun and community, this is a day you won’t want to miss. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers and start putting together your foursome (or more!) today. The more the merrier!

🏌️‍♂️ Register and learn more here: https://events.chdcoalition.org/2026GolfOuting

Let’s make it another incredible day on the green while supporting an important cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

02/25/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨
Mark your calendars: the CHD Walk for Hope will be on Sunday, September 13!

Nearly 2,000 supporters will come together to honor their Heart Warrior or Angel, inspire hope, and walk with purpose to change the future of CHD.

✨ 100% ✨ of the fundraising profit will help advance life-saving CHD medical research.

Together, we walk.
Together, we remember.
Together, we fight for a cure.

👉 Save the date. Rally your team. Spread the word.

02/22/2026

Scholarship applications are open!

We are incredibly proud to support Heart Warriors as they pursue their educational journey. Over the past 14 years, the CHD Coalition has awarded more than 30 scholarships, investing in the bright futures of our CHD Community. 💖

👉 Apply today and take the next step toward your dreams. Applications due April 19, 2026. 👈

2026 Scholarship Application Each year, the CHD Coalition is honored to award scholarships to eligible graduating high-school students. Applicants must have a congenital heart defect or acquired heart disease, and they must meet the following requirements: Be a high-school senior who will be continu...

02/20/2026

The CHD Coalition was honored to provide outreach at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. 💖

We are so grateful for the opportunity to spend time with the families, nurses, and incredible medical professionals who care for our Heart Warriors every day.

Thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to share in the journey.

02/18/2026

Pictures from our Heart Party social! Tag and share 😊

02/17/2026

When a child is hospitalized, everything can feel overwhelming and uncertain.

Our most important goal through our in-person hospital outreach is simple: 💙 bring HOPE 💙

We want every family and every CHD Warrior to know they are not alone. A strong community of Heart Families stands ready to support them in any way we can.

By visiting hospitals regularly, we offer a shoulder to lean on, a listening ear, and someone to share in the journey ahead.

02/17/2026

✨ Save the Date! April CHD Family Social ✨

(Registration not yet opened)

The CHD Coalition is proud to host special events that bring our heart families together in a safe, welcoming, and joy-filled space.

💖 Parents and caregivers connect with others who truly understand the journey, while our amazing CHD Warriors laugh, play, and build friendships with fellow heart heroes. 🥰

It’s more than just a day out. Share stories, ask questions, and know that no family walks this path alone.

02/15/2026

Heart Party pictures coming very soon!
👉 Comment below with your favorite Heart Warrior pic from Saturday's event 👈

02/14/2026

What an incredible day at our CHD Family Heart Party 2025 at Elite Gymnastics! 💖

👉 If you were there, last year,comment below and post your favorite pictures of your CHD Warrior climbing, jumping, and playing! Let’s celebrate these amazing kids and the joy they bring to our community. 👈

We’ll be sharing photos from today’s event over the next few weeks.

02/11/2026

📸 Valentine’s Day Professional Portraits 📸

Calling all NY & CT area families… this Valentine’s Day, enjoy a short-and-sweet photo session at Classic Kids Greenwich studio to capture your child’s personality.

Sessions filling up fast! Make your appointment: https://book.usesession.com/s/ST0FSaIhGK

Each session includes:
❤️ An interactive 10-minute portrait session for an individual 18 years and younger. No siblings or family portraits.

❤️ An in-person ordering appointment with artistic direction by our portrait team.

❤️ A credit of $215 to go towards your artwork order. Covers an archivally sealed 3x3" Hand Soldered Portrait in full.

100% of your sitting fee will be donated to the CHD Coalition to advance our mission – supporting the CHD Community, raising awareness, and advancing life-saving research.

02/10/2026

❤ Learn | Advocate | Share ❤

Spreading awareness about Congenital Heart Defects supports families and fuels vital medical research. Research ultimately leads to better care and brighter futures.

02/09/2026

We are still smiling from this past weekend’s Pediatric Cardiology Heart Party at Morristown Medical Center! 💖

It was a wonderful day celebrating the strength, resilience, and perseverance of our Heart Warriors and their incredible families. The courage these kids show, and the love that surrounds them, never stops inspiring us. 🥰

So grateful for everyone who helped make this special day possible.