The HeartGift Foundation was established in 2001 and has grown to 5 chapters (Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas & New Orleans). Since 2001, HeartGift has mended over 335 children's hearts from 34 countries. The Dallas Chapter partners with Children's Medical Center & UT Southwestern to provide our children a life without limits! 1 in 100 children around the globe are born with congenital heart defects each year.