About Us
Who we are
We are a team of health care practitioners who are passionate about Paediatrics and specializes in the field of cardiology.
The founder, Oyeleye Christianah Oyebusola is a Cardiac Nurse who is passionate about children with Congenital Heart Defect. Dr. Emmanuel Ajibola, a Paediatric doctor encouraged her when she told him her vision is her partner/co-founder and Director of Education.
Others Foundational members are Dr. Feranmi Morenikeji who is the P.R.O. R.N Okedare Iranlowo serves as the Director of Administration, assisted by Mr Oyeleye Michael.
R.N Isaac Uche and Ologun David are the Directors of Media and publicity, RN Saibu Damilola is Welfare Director, Nurse Okoro Chinwendu is the Social Director while USRN James Cynthia is the Outreach Coordinator. Our Patron Dr. Michael Sanusi a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi is our Chairman. Our Volunteer accountant and Actuarist is Miss Oyeleye Opeyemi Comfort
We all are tied together by a common goal which is to impact humanity
Who do we serve?
CHD warriors (people who have been diagnosed of Congenital heart Disease/Defect) and their familes The general public who needs info about heart related matters Health care professionals practicing especially the area of Cardiology/ Congenital Heart Disease/Defect
Why do we serve?
We have felt the burden of Congenital Heart Disease/Defect on warriors, their families ,healthcare system and the economy and therefore want to be the intermediary who stands between these ends; also we would be generating funds to support warriors/parents which will therefore help reduce their financial, psychological and emotional burden.
Our Mission
To create a paradigm shift in the current status of Congenital Heart Disease in Nigeria through awareness campaign and advocacy; support and research promotion.
Our Vision
To become the largest charity group in Nigeria supporting the CHD course in Nigeria and helping CHD warriors lead their best possible life.
Our Goals
- To reduce child mortality rate due to CHD by 5_10% in the year 2026
- To create a CHD community where warriors and families find comfort and encourage each other in their CHD journey.
- To help reduce the financial burden caused by Congenital Heart Defects on families
- To fill the vacuum between health care system and the public on heart related matters.
Core Values
USE HEART
- U - Understanding
- S - Selflessness
- E - Empathy
- H - Honesty
- E - Public Engagement
- A - Accessibility and Accountability
- R - Research and Innovation
- T - Transparency