Collection: Emerson Rose Heart Foundation

The Emerson Rose Heart Foundation (ERHF®) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. The ERHF® was started in August 2011 by Jason and Susan Smith, of Clemson, SC, following the death of their first child, Emerson Rose Smith, from a CHD at 76 days old. During the Smith’s time in the hospital, God gave them the desire to make an impact on children and families affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs) by meeting needs and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The mission of the Emerson Rose Heart Foundation is to change the future for those affected by congenital heart defects as we share the love and hope of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by providing support to families in need, advancing patient care and medical research, and increasing awareness about the most common birth defect in the world.

The ERHF® serves an average of 350 families each year in the Carolinas and is funded solely by individual, community, and corporate contributions with no federal or state funding. The ERHF® has directly assisted approximately 4,000 families financially, emotionally, and prayerfully who have a CHD warrior in the hospital and has funded over $250,000 in research and quality improvement projects.