Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque

Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque helps children with heart defects in developing countries to have surgery in France when it is not possible to do so in their country due to a lack of funds and technology. HAVE A HEART SO THEYCAN HAVE ONE TOO! In the world, almost 1 out of 100 child is born with heart defect. Out of 10 children who were born with such a disease, 3 absolutely need surgery. These surgeries need the latest and most expensive medical equipment, not present in some countries or too expensive for some families . For these children in need, who cannot get the surgery that would save their life, Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque leads an everyday fight. 5 STEPS TO SAVE LIFE 1. Identify th... read more Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque helps children with heart defects in developing countries to have surgery in France when it is not possible to do so in their country due to a lack of funds and technology. HAVE A HEART SO THEYCAN HAVE ONE TOO! In the world, almost 1 out of 100 child is born with heart defect. Out of 10 children who were born with such a disease, 3 absolutely need surgery. These surgeries need the latest and most expensive medical equipment, not present in some countries or too expensive for some families . For these children in need, who cannot get the surgery that would save their life, Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque leads an everyday fight. 5 STEPS TO SAVE LIFE 1. Identify the sick children Our local contacts, doctors coming from 42 countries, send us medical files about children. Then, we carefully study them. 2. Organizing the stay of the children in Fance During their trip to France, the staff of Aviation Sans Frontieres takes care of the children. 3. Staying with the host families At the airport, children meet with their volunteer host family. The latter lives close to the Association's partner hospitals, and is completely available for 8 weeks. 4. Surgery After the preparatory examination, children receive surgery as soon as possible. 5. Convalescence & way back After spending a few days at the hospital, children return to their host family. Once cured, children fly back to their home countries... MECENAT CHIRURGIE CARDIAQUE GOES FURTHER Scholastic sponsorship Mecenat follows the health status of each operated child. For some, the association can organize academic support to help them catch up on schoolwork they may have missed due to their health complications or for financial reasons. Training The association has a network of over 80 doctors in France and in developing countries to improve diagnosis and medical surveillance of operated children. Missions abroad In order to get a better understanding of the local issues and to strengthen cooperation with the doctors from the children's countries of origin, Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque carries out missions on average 4 to 5 times a year. Key figures More than 2800 children operated on since 1996 80 countries involved from all around the world 350 host families in France 250 volunteers 110 doctors from around the world trained by the association 29 missions since 2008 13 permanent employees 12,000: average cost of surgery WHYINVOLVEYOURSELF IN MECENAT'SCAUSE? Being a part of a rewarding cause Mecenat gives a second chance to children who, without surgery, could not survive or, for the luckiest ones, live a normal adult life. Operating these children brings real and immediate results: their life completely changes. Our partners are a part of this fantastic adventure. Get along with the Association's image & values The cause embraced by Mecenat conveys strong values: boldness, generosity, efficiency, transparency and militancy. Curing these children means fighting for life. The association always tries to convey a positive message that its partners can value in, and out of, their companies.