On February 12, 1995, two young mothers set forth to provide information and support to other families with children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). Armed with just a typewriter, $100, a list of pediatric surgeons and a box full of photocopies of research publications, they began the search to find families like their own and called the organization “CHERUBS”.
30 years later, the organization now called “CDH International” and with the help over 100’s of volunteers over the years, is the world’s oldest, largest, leading organization in the fight against CDH.
Join us today as we celebrate our achievements, our past, our future, and most importantly, the patients and families who fight Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia every day!30 of our biggest achievements! These accomplishments highlight CDH International’s commitment to supporting families and advancing research:
- Established the global CDH natural history patient registry.
- Established a global CDH awareness campaign.
- Created support networks in multiple countries.
- Facilitated numerous research projects.
- Organized international CDH conferences.
- Raised millions of dollars in funds for CDH research and support.
- Developed educational resources for affected families.
- Collaborated with medical experts worldwide.
- Influenced policy changes for better CDH care.
- Provided direct support to thousands of CDH families.
- Expanded global outreach and awareness.
- Published influential research papers on CDH.
- Launched international awareness campaigns through social media.
- Provided emergency financial assistance to families.
- Collaborated with other congenital anomaly organizations.
- Developed multilingual educational materials.
- Advocated for policy changes in healthcare systems.
- Supported the development of new CDH treatment protocols.
- Created online resources and forums for affected families.
- Partnered with hospitals to improve patient care.
- Promoted advancements in prenatal diagnosis and intervention.
- Hosted webinars and educational seminars.
- Provided scholarships for CDH famiies.
- Promoted research into the genetic causes of CDH.
- Supported studies and guidelines for long-term follow-up care.
- Created awareness through media and public relations efforts.
- Advocated for increased funding for CDH research.
- Developed comprehensive online resources for families.
- Supported groundbreaking research initiatives.
- Created a platform for sharing patient stories
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