Welcome!

Who We Are
California Heart Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by parents of children with heart defects.  The organization is run solely by volunteers, and is made possible only through donations.  

Our Mission
We are committed to building a community of friends and families who are affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs), working closely with medical practitioners, and educating the general public.





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Supporting those with heart defects

What We Do
Families and Individuals
We provide support, information and resources to families with children with congenital heart defects and adults with CHDs.  

Medical Community
We are committed to working with the medical community to share up-to-date and accurate information about congenital heart defects, as well as provide information and resources for their patients.  We have conducted research, worked with physicians to publish the outcomes, and written several articles to help physician communicate better with patients.  

Please see our publications below:  :

Please note:  We are unable to provide financial assistance to families. ​


Founders Debbie Hilton Kamm (left) and Karin Yospe with Braedon (HLHS, 3 open-heart surgeries) and Rebekah (cc-TGA, VSD, dextrocardia) - the inspirations for California Heart Connection.  
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Research participants needed in southern California.  Please see the study information to see if you or your child qualifies.  
Photo above- taken in 2004....

15 years later:
Braedon - 18 years old
Rebekah - 19 years old