CardioChavitos

What CardioChavitos does

CardioChavitos, operating under the legal entity Latidos de Vida A.B.P., is a Mexican nonprofit association headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, that provides free, comprehensive medical care to children and adolescents (0-18 years) with congenital heart disease in economically vulnerable situations. Founded in 2008 by a family whose daughter was diagnosed with congenital heart disease, the organization delivers cardiac surgeries, interventional catheterizations, diagnostic assessments, and psychological support, alongside logistical support (transportation, lodging) and family accompaniment. It maintains a nationwide specialist network across six Mexican states (Chihuahua, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Mexico City, and Querétaro) anchored by the "CardioChavitos at Hospitaria" monthly care program delivered in partnership with Hospitaria hospital and the Instituto de Cardiología.

The organization operates a donation-based, non-commercial revenue model with no fees charged to beneficiaries. Funding flows through individual donations (one-time and recurring via the Padrino de Corazón / Latidos de Vida monthly sponsorship program), corporate partnerships and CSR contributions (FEMSA, REPSOL, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Nacional Monte de Piedad, FRISA Fundación, HEB en la Comunidad, Laboratorios Sophia, Fundación CEMIX, and others), in-kind donations of medical and comfort supplies, and "Events with Cause" fundraising (birthdays, races, concerts, bazaars, raffles). Donations are accepted online via WooCommerce storefront, PayPal for Foundations, and BANORTE bank transfer, with tax-deductible receipts issued in Mexico.

CardioChavitos does not operate proprietary technology; its infrastructure consists of a WordPress website, WooCommerce donation storefront, PayPal integration, Google Forms beneficiary intake, and standard social media properties (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube). Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referral networks from healthcare providers, government collaborations (notably the Secretaría de Igualdad e Inclusión del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León since 2023), earned media coverage, and volunteer engagement. The organization has earned three consecutive industry awards (Diabetes & Cardio 2022, Teva Mexico Humanizando la Salud 2023, REPSOL Model of Care 2024) and pursues a stated vision of becoming Mexico's reference social organization and a "Center of Excellence in Congenital Heart Disease."

Name

CardioChavitos

Legal name

Latidos de Vida A.B.P.

Website

https://cardiochavitos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CardioChavitos (Latidos de Vida A.B.P.) is a Mexican nonprofit, founded in 2008 and based in San Pedro Garza García, that provides free, comprehensive pediatric cardiac care — surgeries, catheterizations, diagnostics, and psychological support — to economically vulnerable children across six Mexican states, funded through individual donations, corporate CSR, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Pediatric Cardiology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Interventional Cardiology (PCI/Structural Heart) (HLAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric cardiology services
• Congenital heart disease care
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Cardiac surgery assistance
• Child health charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Garza García

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors through the 'Padrino de Corazón' (Godfather of Heart) sponsorship program and general donation campaigns. Donations are tax-deductible in Mexico.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporate sponsors including financial contributions, in-kind donations, and employee volunteering programs. Companies contribute through CSR initiatives.
3. In-Kind Donations: Receipt of medical supplies, toys, coloring books, play-doh, and other items that support patient care and hospital stay comfort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CardioChavitos provides free, comprehensive pediatric cardiology care to economically vulnerable children (0–18 years) with congenital heart disease in Mexico. Its core offering combines cardiac surgeries, interventional catheterizations, diagnostic assessments, psychological support, hospital accompaniment, transportation, lodging, and family/caregiver education. Services are delivered through partner hospitals and a national specialist network spanning six Mexican states.

Product overview

CardioChavitos (Latidos de Vida ABP) is a Mexican nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive, free, and specialized healthcare services to children and adolescents with congenital heart disease in economically vulnerable situations. Their core product is the comprehensive healthcare program offering cardiac surgeries, catheterizations, specialized consultations, and psychological support. The organization operates through multiple integrated programs including the Latidos de Vida monthly sponsorship program, corporate volunteering, in-kind donations, and Events with Cause fundraising activities. They also provide educational materials for families and caregivers, and accept monetary donations through tiered donation products ranging from MXN $50 to MXN $10,000. The flagship institutional program 'CardioChavitos at Hospitaria' delivers monthly care sessions at their partner hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Healthcare Services for Congenital Heart Disease Free specialized medical care including cardiac surgeries, interventional catheterizations, diagnostic assessments, and psychological support for children and adolescents (0–18 years) with congenital heart disease in economically vulnerable situations in Mexico.
• Latidos de Vida Sponsorship Program (Padrino de Corazón) Monthly recurring donation program (Padrino de Corazón / Godfather of Heart) that enables individual sponsors to provide ongoing financial support for children receiving care through CardioChavitos.
• CardioChavitos at Hospitaria Institutional Program Monthly specialized care sessions at Hospitaria hospital including assessments, diagnostic studies, cardiac surgeries, and catheterizations for children with congenital heart disease in vulnerable situations, delivered in partnership with Hospitaria.
• In-Kind Donations Program Accepts donations of items such as coloring books, bubbles, play-dough, toys, and doctor play sets to improve hospital stays and emotional well-being of pediatric cardiac patients.
• Events with Cause Program Fundraising events program offering birthday celebrations with cause, concerts, bazaars, raffles, and charity runs through which individuals and organizations can raise funds and awareness for CardioChavitos.
• Corporate Volunteering Program Corporate social responsibility program enabling companies and their employees to contribute time, talent, and solidarity through medical event support, emotional support for patients, and recreational activities in hospitals.
• Donation Tiers (MXN $50 – MXN $10,000) Pre-configured one-time or recurring monetary donation options in Mexican pesos ($50, $100, $200, $500, $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000), payable via PayPal, BANORTE bank transfer, or credit card; tax-deductible in Mexico.
• Family and Caregiver Guide Materials Patient and family education materials including hospital discharge guides, postoperative care instructions, FAQ documents, and practical guides for families and caregivers of children with congenital heart disease.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Secretaría de Igualdad e Inclusión del Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo LeóncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, CardioChavitos works with the Nuevo León Secretary of Equality and Inclusion to ensure children with congenital heart disease have access to free, quality, specialized medical care. The partnership expands access to medical services for vulnerable families, promotes inclusion and equity approaches, and strengthens institutional capacities through training and inter-institutional coordination.
• HospitariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic hospital partnership where monthly sessions are held for assessments, studies, surgeries, and catheterizations. The 'CardioChavitos at Hospitaria' program provides comprehensive care to children with congenital heart disease in vulnerable situations.
• Instituto de CardiologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partner providing specialized cardiac care and procedures for beneficiaries.
• Teva MexicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded the 'Humanizando la Salud' 2023 Award recognizing warm and empathetic approach to medical care.
• REPSOLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded the 'Model of Care' Award 2024 in the Disability and Dependency category.
• Ronald McDonald House CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization partner supporting families during medical treatment.
• Laboratorios SophiaminorOthersHealthcare partner providing pharmaceutical support.
• Viva AerobúsminorOthersAirline partner potentially providing transportation support for patients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Casa de la Amistad para Niños con Cáncer: Mexican nonprofit providing comprehensive support (medical, psychological, logistical) to children with cancer from low-income families. Directly comparable as a Mexican children's health nonprofit with the same holistic care model and donation-driven structure.
• Mending Kids International: Nonprofit providing free surgical care to children from low-income families globally, including cardiac procedures. Comparable in mission, beneficiary population (vulnerable children), and donation-funded care delivery model.
• Children's HeartLink: US-based nonprofit that partners with hospitals in underserved regions to provide pediatric cardiac care and training. Directly comparable in mission (treating congenital heart disease in children in low-resource settings) and model (partnering with local hospitals to deliver surgeries and training).
• Children's Heart Foundation: US-based nonprofit funding research and awareness for congenital heart defects. Comparable in narrow focus on congenital heart disease in children, though oriented toward research funding rather than direct clinical care delivery.
• International Children's Heart Foundation: Nonprofit performing cardiac surgeries and catheterizations on children in developing countries. Directly comparable in clinical focus (pediatric congenital heart disease), geographic model (serving low- and middle-income countries), and partnership-driven care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Teletón México: Large Mexican nonprofit operating a network of rehabilitation centers for children with disabilities, funded through annual televised telethon. Comparable in mission (Mexican children with disabilities/medical needs) and donation model, but much larger scale and broader scope.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Global nonprofit supporting families of seriously ill children with lodging and care during treatment — already an active partner of CardioChavitos. Comparable in supporting pediatric medical families with lodging/transportation and operating as a children's health nonprofit.

Regional players

• Fundación CIMA: Mexican nonprofit focused on women's health and pediatric care access. Comparable as a Mexican health-focused nonprofit with similar fundraising mechanisms and CSR partnerships.
• Fundación ALE (Asistencia y Luchas Emocionales): Mexican nonprofit supporting children with cancer and their families. Comparable as a Mexican children's health nonprofit providing holistic care (medical + psychological + logistical support) through donation funding.

Emerging players

• Hearts of Hope Foundation: Smaller-scale nonprofit focused on supporting families of children with congenital heart disease. Comparable in mission specificity to pediatric congenital heart disease families but operates at smaller scale and typically in a single country/region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cardiochavitos7621
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cardiochavitos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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