WHO WE ARE
Hopeful Hearts is a non-profit charity run by local Chinese and expatriate volunteers with the aim to raise funds for life saving heart surgeries for children of low income families.
WHAT WE DO
Hopeful Hearts cooperates with local hospitals, specialised in cardiac surgery for children. Through fundraising events and donations we support the children’s heart surgeries.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Get involved by becoming a volunteer, by participating in the fundraising events, by jointly organizing a fundraiser or by making a direct donation.
What is Hopeful Hearts?
Hopeful Hearts is a non-profit charity run by local Chinese and expatriate volunteers. Our aim is to raise awareness and funds in order to provide life saving heart surgeries for children of low income Chinese families.
“心的希望”是一个为先心病儿童筹集善款治疗疾病的志愿者团队。



How do we raise funds?
Throughout the year Hopeful Hearts is organizing or participating in events to raise funds for life-saving surgeries for children of low-income families. You can support by participating in these events or by contacting us for an event collaboration.
Ride & Run,
March 18th, 2023
Sign up for this fun activity for a great cause – Ride and Run for Hopeful Hearts on March 18th. Scan the app for registration.
You choose the distance and you choose if you want to ride or run or both! Participate with your friends and challenge yourself. What’s your goal? – e.g. cycling 120km or pushing your stroller for 5km. All activity participants are eligible for a lucky draw at the evening BBQ.
British Charity Ball,
September 17th, 2022
Missed out on last year’s fabulous British Ball? No more regrets – it’s coming back on September 19th with this year’s theme of ‘Downton Abbey’. Surely promises to be a spectacular evening! Scan QR for more information and to sign up.
Foodgasm donation event September 16th, 2022
As an annual event on 16th of September all FoodGasm income of that day will be donated to Hopeful Hearts! Come and eat for a good cause!
STEPTEMBER
September, 2022
From 1st to 28th of September step up to the challenge and walk 10000 steps per day. Registration fee in donation for Hopeful Hearts and three other charities.
Stylize like Britto workshop August 19th, 2022
Create your own piece of art in the style of ‘happiness’ artist Britto. Anita Niasi explain the style elements and will guide you through applying on your own painting. Materials included, all proceed for Hopeful Hearts.
Kids clay workshop,
August 13th, 2022
Kids can learn how to create their own character designs made of clay and understand interesting facts about stop motion animation made with clay. Anita Niasi will guide your children through this exciting adventure. Materials included, proceeds for Hopeful Hearts.
British School Nanjing Christmas fair,
December 11th, 2021
Join the Christmas fair on campus of the British School of Nanjing and enjoy the spirit of this special season.
NIC Christmas Charity Festival,
December 5th, 2021
Nanjing International Club invites for their Christmas Charity Festival in support of Hopeful Hearts, Pfrang, Amy Yang and Ray of Light Cambodia charities.
Foodgasm,
September 16th, 2021
Reserve the table and order your favorite meal knowing you are helping someone’s heart beat! Reach out to Domenika at Foodgasm, Nanjing!
STEPTEMBER, September 2021
We are a strong group that thrives to help and supprt the wider community. Please support Hopeful Hearts (and the other three charities) by stepping up this September and joining us as we once again challenge outselves to walk 10000 steps per day for a good cause.
Nanjing Soccer World Cup, May 15th 2021
Cheer for your favourite team during the 12. Nanjing Soccer World Cup. All proceeds from ticket sales and team entry fees will support four charities.
British Ball at the Ritz Carlton Nanjing, May 15th 2021
The British School of Nanjing proudly presents the British Ball of Nanjing 2021 – James Bond: Casino Royal. This is a great opportunity for our Nanjing community to get together, have a little fun and raise funds to support the Hopeful Hearts charity.
Make-up Workshop “Office Make up” March 6th and “Smokey Eyes” March 15th 2021
After two inspiring and fun make up workshops, make-up artist Barbara offers another two workshops. Don’t miss the opportunity.
Make-up Workshop by Barbara Maske, March 1st 2021
Christmas Charity Festival, December 5th 2020
Yangshan Park Run, Qixia District, every second Saturday 8AM
Yangshan Park Run is a community charity event. The entry fee of 20 RMB collected from each participant will be donated to the four charities: Hopeful Hearts, Amy Yang, Ray of Light, Pfrang.
STEPTEMBER, September 2020
We are a strong group that thrives to help and supprt the wider community. Please support Hopeful Hearts (and the other three charities) by stepping up this September and joining us as we once again challenge outselves to walk 10000 steps per day for a good cause.
Half Everesting, June 6th 2020
Pledge money to see Scott Stevens riding his bike up and down Purple Mountain for the Half Mount Everest Distance. Donations are welcome. Watch the spectacle live on June 6th.
Garage Sale, June 6 2020
Clear out, tidy up and raise money from hidden treasures – proceeds will be accepted thankfully by the charities.
Step into May, May 2020
We are a strong group that thrives to help and supprt the wider community. Please support Hopeful Hearts (and the other three charities) by stepping up this May and joining us as we once again challenge ourselves to walk 10000 steps per day for a good cause.
Alipay Online donation project, Spring 2020
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic we move the fundraising to online events. Please scan the QR and paricipate in raising funds for the children’s surgeries that need to hapen despite the pandemic.
Christmas Market, Dec. 6/7
Hopeful Hearts will have a booth at the Royal Family Garden Christmas Market on December 6 and 7. Come and enjoy traditional food and drinks or buy some seasonal presents. All proceeds from the market will go to charity, Hopeful Hearts among those.
Christmas Concert, Nov. 30
Join a wonderful and festive evening with Christmas Sing-a-longs, Santa in his Grotto (don’t miss the opportunity to take a family picture!), lucky draw, children’s games and seasonal refreshments on Saturday, November 30, organised by the NIC. All proceeds go to community charities, Hopeful Hearts among those.
Christmas Fair, Nov. 30
Hopeful Hearts will have a booth at the British School of Nanjing Christmas Fair on November 30. Come and enjoy traditional food and drinks or buy some seasonal presents. All proceeds from the booth sale will support our Hopeful Hearts kids.
Winter Bazaar, Nov. 20
Hopeful Hearts has a booth at Shangri-La Hotel Nanjing and sells beautiful merchandises, handicraft items and art photography donated by members of the Nanjing community. All proceeds from the sold items will go to fund the surgeries for our children.
Bake Sale, Nov. 2
We are invited to run a bake sale at the British School Nanjing during their Soccer Tournament. Come and watch the students playing and support a good cause in buying yummy cake and cookies.
Pediatric First Aid Course, Oct. 9
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Hopeful Hearts in cooperation with Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital is organizing a pediatric first aid course. All proceeds go to funding surgeries for children with heart defects.
Garage Sale, May 31/ June 1
Moving, leaving or cleaning out? Interested in buying good quality second hand items? Donate your items to Hopeful Hearts Garage Sale and/or visit Royal Family Garden Club House on May 31/June 1 to get great deals from second hand. All profit funds our charity.
Who do we support?
Since it was created in 2003, Hopeful Hearts Nanjing, Guangzhou and Chengdu supported more than 700 children with life-saving heart surgeries. Please see our latest Nanjing cases and meet the children we supported:

Qiang Yufei
August 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Shi Zhongqing
August 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Li Zhengyang
May 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ge Zhenla
May 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhao Yuchen
May 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yu Cheng
May 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Kilian
March 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yan Ningbo
March 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Sun Haihang
March 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ji Delin
March 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhang Kaiyi
March 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Xu Shengyu
February 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Wang Ruixue
February 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Wang Dongshen
February 2022
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ding Yuxuan
November 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Sheng Ziyun
November 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ma Wenxuan
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Haoran
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Guo Enquan
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Luo Yuwei
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zha Le’an
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yang Zhijie
October 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ruan Sicheng
September 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Gao Yinuo
September 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

He Sicheng
September 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhou Ai
September 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Chen Huiwen
September 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Sun Yuxuan
July 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Xu Naiqi
July 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Sun Guolong
July 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Huixin
July 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zeng Ji Zhuo Ma
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Wang Gang
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Sai Mao Jia
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Peng Mao Xiu Cuo
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Kuan Mao Ye Hai
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

He Haowei
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Chen Mingze
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Chen Dongfeng
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Jing
June 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Xuanqi
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yao Xinyu
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ai Zhuoxiang
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liang Keyin
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Feng Jinglin
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yuan Mengtao
May 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhang Yuanyuan
April 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Lv Tianyou
April 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Li Yinuo
April 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhang Shiyi
April 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Shuo Yang
April 2021
Second Hospital Nanjing

Shuang Shuang
December 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ming Chu
December 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Tian Huiya
November 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhang Yaxuan
November 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Suo Lang Yang Zong
October 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Dan Zeng Yangji
October 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Qi Hongbo
October 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Du Jiayi
September 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Yue
September 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Meiting
September 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yumo Zhu
August 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhou Zhong
August 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yan Yican
September 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Li Jungyong
August 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhou Sisi
August 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Yin Chuyi
January 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Liu Jiahe
January 2020
Second Hospital Nanjing

Xia Xueqin
December 2019
Second Hospital Nanjing

Jing Liu
December 2019
Second Hospital Nanjing

Ji Xiaoxiao
November 2019
Second Hospital Nanjing

Zhang Jirui
November 2019
Second Hospital Nanjing

Jiang Jingshi
November 2019
Second Hospital Nanjing

Li Jiayi
李佳奕
Nanjing Children Hospital

Xu Ying
徐颖
Nanjing Children Hospital

Wang Jinlong
王金龙
Nanjing Children Hospital

Hu Liangliang
胡亮亮
Second Hospital

Wang Lingchen
王凌晨
Nanjing Children Hospital

Chen Mengyan
陈梦妍
Second Hospital

Yin Yuanhang
尹远航
Second Hospital

Wang Bairui
王柏瑞
Nanjing Children Hospital

Wang Yuru
王雨茹
Second Hospital

Zhou Yue
周月
Second Hospital

Xu Yuhan
徐雨涵
Second Hospital

Luo Jiajun
骆家军
Second Hospital

Zhou Dongyang
周冬阳
Second Hospital

Liu Enxi
刘恩熙
Second Hospital

Wang Nana
王娜娜
Second Hospital
How to donate?
Donations can be given personally to a Hopeful Hearts Team Member or deposited to the Amity Foundation bank account. A fapiao could be issued for larger donations upon request by contacting our team member or email.
捐款可直接联系“心的希望”广州组成员,或汇款至“爱德基金会”帐户。大额捐款如需开发票,请致邮件
