Welcome to Rotary for Little Hearts, where our mission is to raise US$1 million through Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka & Maldives to transform paediatric cardiac care at Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH).
The Little Hearts Children’s Hospital project is imperative for Sri Lanka’s children as it aims to expand intensive care services and surgical facilities, increasing ICU capacity and cardiac surgery interventions to meet international standards.
The near-completion of the 12-storey Cardiac and Critical Care Complex at LRH marks a significant milestone, but we now need your support to procure state-of-the-art, life-saving equipment. This essential advancement will elevate children’s cardiac care to the forefront of medical treatment, ensuring that every child receives equal, high-quality care.
By supporting the construction of the Cardiac and Critical Care Complex, your company will play a key role in transforming paediatric healthcare and saving the lives of countless children.
Align your brand with a highly impactful CSR initiative, demonstrating your commitment to community welfare and the future of Sri Lanka's children.
Investing in healthcare infrastructure promotes a healthier future workforce, reducing the long-term economic burden of untreated congenital heart diseases.
Gain visibility and recognition as a key supporter of a national project, enhancing your company’s reputation and standing in the community.
Foster a sense of pride and purpose among your employees by involving them in meaningful philanthropic activities that make a real difference.
Join forces with other leading corporations, government entities, and healthcare professionals to collectively elevate the standard of paediatric care in Sri Lanka.
Support the Little Hearts Project today and be a part of a transformative journey towards a healthier, brighter future for our children.
The project is led by 3 lead clubs, Rotary clubs of Colombo Metropolitan, Colombo Fort and Colombo West. All three clubs have engaged in fundraising and service projects that benefited children born to congenital heart disease for many years and now stands as an integral stakeholder of Lady Ridgeway Hospital.
Colombo Metropolitan focuses on life changing heart surgeries for children born to CHD, in particular ASD. These children are taken from the LRH waiting list and fast tracked via private hospitals in Colombo. Colombo Metropolitan has in the past collaborated with Gift of Life Sri Lanka and Gift of Life International, Linde Foundation and a number of generous private donors. 154 children to date has been saved, Colombo Metropolitan aims to save 50 children each year. Overall value of US$350,000 to date.
Colombo Fort focuses on life-changing heart surgeries for children with heart defects, especially ASD. These children are taken from the Lady Ridgeway Hospital waiting list and quickly treated at private hospitals in Colombo. Colombo Metropolitan has worked with organizations like Gift of Life Sri Lanka, Gift of Life International, the Linde Foundation, and private donors. many children have been saved, with a goal of saving 50 children each year.
Colombo West focuses on life changing surgeries for children born to CHD in particular with focus on more complex surgeries. Colombo West has collaborated with outher Rotary Clubs in India to be able to send children to Amritha Hospital for life changing surgery. Also included in the global grant is the facility to train doctors and nurses in India. The overall grant is valued at US$300000 and so far 100 children have been saved.
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