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Kardias AC

Org #50700
Vetted since 2018 Site Visit Verified
2000
year founded
$107,205
raised on GlobalGiving
5
years fundraising
2
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Kardias was founded in 2000 with the concern to improve the quality of comprehensive care of children with congenital heart disease, led by Dr. Alexis Palacios Macedo, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon. Dr. Palacios Macedo had trained as a Fellow of Dr. Charles Fraser in Texas Children's Hospital, and wanted to replicate the best practices he learned back to Mexico. He started as chief of surgeon in the Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Program of the National Institute of Pediatrics (INP). Here he became keenly aware of all the needs that the hospital needed in order to improve the reach and outcomes. This is when Kardias was born, to help fundraise to fill the gap between what was ... read more

Projects (3)

Project Leaders
lola fernandez
lola fernandez
Alicia Athie
Alicia Athie
Team
Maria Dolores Fernandez, Nora Cerezo, Alicia Salgado, Laura Cordero
Organization Information
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 365
Colonia Cuauhtemoc
Mexico City, 06500
Mexico
525518750173
Organization Information
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 365
Colonia Cuauhtemoc
Mexico City, 06500
Mexico
525518750173

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Aug 14, 2023
Jades chance at life.
We are very grateful for your kindness and generosity; they have made a significant impact on the lives of many children in need of heart surgery. We are thankful for your willingness to make a...
Apr 13, 2023
Sofias story
This is the is the story of Sofia, a little girl who was born into a very poor family in a small village, Ixtapan del Oro, Mexico.      Shortly after her birth the doctors...
Dec 19, 2022
Holidays surrounded by family
The holidays remind us of the importance of being surrounded by our loved ones and of being grateful for what life offers us. We want to congratulate and thank all of you who contribute to our cause...
 
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