Causes: Health, Health Care

Mission: The mission of HUG is to empower, educate and enrich the lives of members of the congenital heart defect community.

Results: We have empowered over 60,000 Listeners and thousands of visitors to our website by providing helpful information to our community. People have told us that our programs have improved their quality of life and have answered questions they have had for years. Our bereavement podcast has provided solace and comfort to the many members of our community who have lost loved ones. We have given Volunteers a purpose and mission to help others in our community.

Target demographics: people in the congenital heart defect community feel empowered

Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands of listeners and visitors to our website

Geographic areas served: the world

Programs: "Heart to Heart with Anna, " "Heart to Heart with Michael" (podcasts) as well as a website with a clearinghouse of information available to the English-speaking world.