Cancer & Cardiac Support

Karen, an active mother of 3, had a very rare and potentially lethal heart defect.
Read Karen's story.

As the #1 heart hospital in Middle Tennessee, Saint Thomas Heart is a regional leader is cardiac care. With your donations, the Foundation responded to the rapid surge in patients needing cardiac care by making a significant grant in cardiology funding to purchase state-of-the-art diagnostic and procedural equipment to improve patient outcomes, decrease delays in care, and save lives.

The Foundation also manages several funds designed to provide the highest quality of care for cancer patients during their journey of healing. The Cancer Fund helps qualified patients and their families meet their lodging, transportation and medical supply needs. The Camp Bluebird Fund supports two 3-night annual camp retreats where adult cancer patients receive support, education and encouragement in living life after a cancer diagnosis.

To make an online gift in support of cardiac or cancer programs, click here. Be sure to choose "Cancer & Cardiac Programs" or a specific fund when selecting what your gift will support.

"Camp Bluebird is the only place where people truly understand what it's like to have cancer. The doctors don't know everything that you're going through...no one does, except the patients themselves." - a five-time Camp Bluebird attendee