A Year of Care. A Community of Hope.
A YEAR OF CARE. A COMMUNITY OF HOPE.
As we look back on the year so far, we’re taking a moment to recognize just how much we have to be grateful for, especially the people who have shown up again and again for children and families in our community.
This year, families, healthcare teams, students, and community partners have come together to help children access essential care. Here are a few of the moments your support helped make possible.
Cristian’s Long-Awaited Heart Procedure
We first connected with Cristian and his family in late 2023 as they worked toward the heart procedure he needed. After a long journey, Cristian underwent the heart procedure he needed at MUSC in August.
This milestone reflects the dedication of his family and a broad network of doctors, nurses, social workers, hospital staff, advocates, and community partners. HF4C also helped coordinate communication so that Cristian’s family could receive information in Spanish throughout the process.
And care often extends beyond the procedure itself. One of Cristian’s nurses even arranged a donated birthday cake for him after his procedure, a small gesture that speaks to the compassion surrounding his family.
Cristian’s story is one example of why this work matters.
Every child’s needs are different, and every connection to care can make a meaningful difference.
Helping Children Access Dental Care
This spring, dozens of students at a local elementary school received dental cleanings and other needed dental services through a coordinated community effort. HF4C helped support both preventive and restorative care for children whose families were facing financial barriers.
As additional needs were identified, HF4C continued providing support to help more students access care. Together, these efforts help address barriers before they become bigger problems for children and families.
South Carolina children did not receive both a medical and dental preventive-care visit in the past year.
Source: Commonwealth Fund
Together, we can help more children get the care they need.
11th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo
In February, HF4C was proud to support the event benefiting MUSC Children’s Health Wellness Works Program. The relationships strengthened there later helped HF4C reach the right people at MUSC as we continued advocating for Cristian and the heart procedure he needed.
MUSC Dental Class of 2027
The MUSC Dental Class of 2027 turned baked goods into something even sweeter, raising $300 to support HF4C. We’re grateful to these future dental professionals for choosing to support children in our community and help make access to care a little easier.
Showing Up, Building Connections
Some of this year’s most meaningful moments came from simply showing up alongside people who share our commitment to children’s health. Two of those moments remind us just how much community can do.
Looking Ahead
HF4C continues working with healthcare and school partners to connect children with needed services, including dental care and specialized treatment. Your support helps make those connections possible for families facing financial barriers to care.
Help Us Keep Showing Up for Children
From preventive dental care to specialized medical treatment, your gift helps Health Fund for Children remove barriers and connect families with the care their children need.
Your Gift Goes Further Here
Health Fund for Children is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by an all-volunteer board. Board members receive no salary, and only a small portion of funds is used for the administrative costs needed to keep HF4C operating. That means your support stays focused where it belongs: helping children access the medical and dental care they need.
Thank You for Being Part of This Community
As the year begins to wind down, we’re incredibly grateful for every donor, volunteer, healthcare partner, student, and supporter who has helped make this work possible.
Together, we can help more children grow, play, dream, and thrive.