Join the Angel Club

Join our new CDH Fundraising Campaign, the Angel Club, by donating at least $1.00 a month to help CDH babies.   That's right, just $1.00 can do a lot of good!


What is CDH?

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) occurs in approximately 1 in every 2,500 births (1,600 cases in the U.S. each year).  The cause of CDH is not yet known.  The diaphragm is formed in the first trimester of pregnancy and controls the lungs' ability to inhale and exhale.  CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to form or to close totally and an opening allows abdominal organs into the chest cavity.  This inhibits lung growth.  

Every patient diagnosed with CDH is different.  Survival rates depend on the types and number of organs involved in the herniation and the amount of lung tissue available.  There are many surgical procedures and complications that may or may not occur with each individual, including in utero surgery.

Roughly 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive.   Of the 50% that do survive, most will endure long hospital stays, feeding issues, asthma and other problems.  A few of the survivors suffer from severe long-term medical issues. 

CDH occurs as frequently as Spina Bifida and Cystic Fibrosis, yet there is very little research being done and virtually no media coverage.

CHERUBS

CHERUBS - the Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support is the world's first, largest and most active CDH charity. CHERUBS serves families of children and adults born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CHERUBS has over 3000 members in all 50 states and 38 countries. Board Members include the founding father of in-utero surgery, genetic counselors, epidemiologists, pediatric surgeons and parents of children born with CDH. CHERUBS is a volunteer-run organization and a United States Internal Revenue Service recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

CHERUBS subsists off of donations.  Though we are trying, we currently are not receiving any grant funding and all donations go to help us continue our work in research and offering services and information to families and medical-care providers of children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.  We are run strictly by volunteers, no one gets paid for working for CHERUBS, so every penny of your donation will directly help families.  CHERUBS is an IRS recognized 501(c) Non-Profit Organization and all donations are tax-deductible. 


CHERUBS is extremely excited to announce 5 new funds to help the CDH community!

CDH Family Support Fund – to fund the dozens of services and projects that we provide to families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

CDH Research Fund – to fund our CDH Research Survey hosting and to contribute to CDH research facilities.  

CDH Family Assistance Fund –  to help families of the financial hardships of dealing with CDH.

CDH Awareness Fund – to bring more awareness to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia through various projects

CDH Scholarship Fund – to help with the education of survivors and family members of those affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia so they can go out into the world and bring about more CDH research and awareness

This will all be funded through donations, grants and fundraisers.  Member and the general public will be able to donate directly to a particular fund of their choosing.  Donations not allocated to a specific fund will be deposited into the CDH Family Support Fund.  We are very excited about all 5 of these new funds!


Donations are tax-deductible.  You can donate in 1 of 3 ways:

1.  Through PayPal - a secure site that we've used for 10 years that takes most major worldwide credit cards.   Use the donation button below to donate.

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2.  Through Firstgiving.com - another secure site we've used for a few years.  You can also set up a firstgiving page in honor or in memory of your cherub to raise money for CHERUBS.


3.  Through Postal Mail - you can send a check or money order (in United States currency only please) to:

CHERUBS
3650 Rogers Rd #290
Wake Forest, NC 27587
USA