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It is estimated that as many as 15 million children die or remain severely ill every year through potentially treatable or preventable cardiac diseases.

Chain of Hope exists to provide children affected by life-threatening heart disease with the treatment to which they very often simply do not have access, by developing sustainable cardiac centres where they are most needed. Chain of Hope was established in 1996 under the initiative of Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, OM, FRS, with the aim of providing children suffering from life threatening heart dis

ease with the corrective surgery and treatment to which they do not have access. Chain of Hope is an international children’s charity that links people and companies together to help children with heart disease in developing and war-torn countries to get the care that they desperately need. Linking volunteer medical teams, host families and supporters, we work together to treat children in urgent need and to build up local cardiac services through training, provision of equipment and specialised support. We help children with heart disease both by transporting them to partnering hospitals for urgent treatment and by building up cardiac services in developing countries so that future generations will have access to the treatment they need locally. With your help we can save even more children's lives. Chain of Hope is a registered charity in the UK No. 1081384 and a limited company No. 3933420

13/06/2026

This week, on our mission to Jamaica at the Jamaica Children’s Heart Centre in partnership with Gift of Life International & Chain of Hope Jamaica eight children have had their little hearts mended through life-saving cardiac treatment led by Chain of Hope’s Trustee Professor Victor Tsang and Dr Sherard Little.

As we celebrate 30 years of mending hearts in Jamaica, we were also honoured to welcome former patients back to the centre. These inspiring young people and their families shared their stories of courage, resilience and hope, demonstrating the lasting impact of the care they received in the years gone by.

Seven years after opening, the Jamaica Children’s Heart Centre has treated more than 400 children through both catheter-based interventions and open-heart surgery, creating a lasting legacy and transforming the lives of generations of Jamaican children

For more than 15 years, Gift of Life International has played a transformative role in helping children with heart disease in Jamaica access life-saving cardiac care.

Through a remarkable partnership between Gift of Life International, Chain of Hope UK, Chain of Hope Jamaica, Rotary International, and numerous Rotary clubs around the world, hundreds of children have received the cardiac treatment they desperately needed.

Together, they have invested in critical infrastructure and medical equipment for Jamaica’s first dedicated paediatric cardiac centre, including operating tables, operating lights, and, most significantly, the island’s first-ever paediatric catheterisation laboratory.

Through a Rotary International matching grant developed by Gift of Life International, with contributions from Chain of Hope UK and Shaggy & Friends, a state-of-the-art US$1.5 million catheterisation lab was purchased and installed at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Gift of Life International continues to support the local team by funding visiting specialist medical teams, ensuring children have access to world-class cardiac care.

Chain of Hope Jamaica extends its sincere gratitude to Gift of Life International CEO, Rob Raylman, for his leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to this project.

12/06/2026

Meet Shamoya👋🇯🇲

This week on our mission to Jamaica in partnership with Gift of Life International and Chain of Hope Jamaica, four-year-old Shamoya received life-saving surgery at the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Shamoya underwent treatment for a AVSD repair which was led by Chain of Hope Trustee and Volunteer Surgeon Professor Victor Tsang and Dr Sherard Little.

Shamoya’s mother noticed that she was struggling with shortness of breath at birth and at four-months-old was diagnosed with an AVSD (Atrioventricular Septal Defect)

A AVSD is where there is an abnormal opening in the center of the heart and problems with the valves that separate the heart’s chambers.

Shamoya has dreams of becoming a police officer when she grows up, and thanks to the care and expertise of our Medical Volunteers her dream can one day become reality.

Thanks to your incredible support, Shamoya has been given the chance to enjoy a healthy future alongside her family.

11/06/2026

This weeks mission to Jamaica in partnership with Gift of Life International and Chain of Hope Jamaica is dedicated not only to the children whose lives are being transformed, but also to the memory of a cherished founding member of Chain of Hope Jamaica, Valerie Marzouca.

Valerie was a founding member of Chain of Hope Jamaica, a dedicated supporter, generous donor, and cherished friend of the charity since 1996.

Today, on the fourth day of our mission at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Valerie’s daughter, Donna, visited the Chain of Hope family to celebrate and honour her mother’s remarkable life, legacy, and unwavering commitment to our work.

Valerie’s impact will continue to be felt in every little heart mended in Jamaica. Through the children whose lives are transformed at Bustamante Hospital for Children, her legacy of compassion and hope will live on for generations to come.

11/06/2026

Partner with Chain of Hope at our Gala Ball 2026

Every year, the Chain of Hope Gala Ball brings together business leaders, philanthropists and changemakers for an unforgettable evening with a powerful purpose: giving children with life-threatening heart conditions access to life-saving surgery and care.

We are inviting corporate partners to join us as sponsors of one of the most anticipated charity events of the year.

By sponsoring the Gala Ball, your organisation will not only help transform the lives of children and families around the world, but also benefit from valuable brand exposure, client hospitality opportunities and recognition amongst an influential audience of senior business leaders, supporters and philanthropists.

Whether you choose our Silver, Gold or Platinum package, your partnership will directly support our mission of mending little hearts whilst demonstrating your company’s commitment to social impact.

Together, we can create an extraordinary evening that changes lives.

📅 Gala Ball 2026
❤️ Supporting life-saving heart surgery for children around the world
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities from £10,000

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or request our sponsorship pack, please email [email protected]

10/06/2026

Meet Kalani 👋🇯🇲

This week on our mission to Jamaica in partnership with Gift of Life International and Chain of Hope Jamaica, Kalani received life-saving surgery at the Bustamante Hospital for Children. This mission marks 30 years of Chain of Hope mending hearts in Jamaica. 🇯🇲

Three-year-old Kalani underwent treatment for a VSD closure which was led by Chain of Hope Trustee and Volunteer Surgeon Professor Victor Tsang and Dr Sherard Little.

Soon after his life-saving surgery, he was outside playing with his toy cars and bubbles with Medical Volunteer nurses Rachael Morrison and Christina Wottig. Kalani even shared his toy cars with another Chain of Hope patient, Elijah, who had also received life-saving surgery on the same day. ❤️

Kalani loves to play the drums and ride his bike when he’s not at school enjoying his favourite subjects reading and art. His dream one day is to become a doctor, just like those that have helped mend his little heart this week.

As a result of the expertise and care of our Medical Volunteers working alongside the local cardiac team, Kalani’s dream can now one day become a reality.

Thanks you to you, our generous supporters, Kalani and his family can now look forward to a happy and healthy future.

09/06/2026

Chain of Hope are delighted to be back in Jamaica for another life-saving mission in partnership with Gift of Life International and Chain of Hope Jamaica led by Chain of Hope Trustee Professor Victor Tsang and Dr Sherard Little at Bustamante Children’s Hospital.

This mission marks 30 years of mending little hearts in Jamaica. ❤️

So far, three children have received life-changing cardiac treatment thanks to the expertise of Chain of Hope Trustee and Volunteer Surgeon Professor Victor Tsang and Dr Sherard Little, working alongside the local cardiac team and our dedicated Medical Volunteers.

Alongside delivering life-saving care, Medical Volunteer ICU Nurse and member of Chain of Hope’s Retrieval Panel, Rachael Morrison, has been leading hands-on training sessions for nurses at Bustamante Hospital for Children, helping to strengthen local cardiac care for the future.

Follow us throughout the week as we share inspiring stories of hope, healing, and partnership as we celebrate 30 years of mending little hearts in Jamaica. 🇯🇲❤️

05/06/2026

Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our work possible.

From Trustees and Medical Escorts to Event Volunteers and our dedicated Gala Ball Committee, each volunteer plays an important role in helping us provide life-saving cardiac care to children around the world.

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who give their time, expertise and compassion to support Chain of Hope’s mission. Whether guiding Chain of Hope’s future, supporting families through medical journeys, helping deliver unforgettable events, or fundraising through the Gala Ball, their commitment helps mend little hearts and change lives.

Without our volunteers, Chain of Hope simply would not be the same. Thank you. ❤️

04/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers Week 2026 🌟

Over the coming days, we’ll be celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our work possible.

From surgeons and intensivists to nurses and many more dedicated professionals, our volunteers generously give their time, expertise and compassion to help children around the world access life-saving cardiac care.

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on our remarkable Surgeons, Intensivists and Nurses. Their skill, commitment and kindness help mend little hearts and give children the chance of a healthier future.

Without our volunteers, Chain of Hope simply would not be the same. Thank you for everything you do. ❤️

28/05/2026

National Day of Ethiopia 🇪🇹

On Ethiopia’s National Day, we honour the warmth, and spirit of a country that has welcomed us time and time again. Thank you to all of our partners, Medical Volunteers, and supporters who continue to allow us to mend little hearts in Ethiopia.

25/05/2026

Celebrating the National Day of Jordan 🇯🇴

Jordan is a country close to our hearts and at Chain of Hope, we are proud to continue supporting our partners in Jordan, bringing life-saving cardiac care and hope for brighter futures. ❤️

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