Mater Heart Run
The Mater Heart Run is Kenya's premier charitable athletic event dedicated to raising funds for life-saving heart surgeries and treatments for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Every step taken brings hope to a child in need.
Since its inception, the Mater Heart Run has united thousands of individuals, schools, organizations, and corporate partners across the country in a shared mission to transform lives. By participating, sponsoring, or donating, you become part of a nationwide movement that gives children with heart conditions the opportunity to receive quality cardiac care and look forward to a healthier future.
The Mater Heart Run
Our Story
The Mater Heart Run was started in 2002 as the main fundraising avenue for the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Cardiac Program. The Cardiac Program itself began in 1995 when the hospital identified a critical gap in cardiac care for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The first open-heart surgery was successfully performed in 1996.
In 2008, the hospital launched free cardiac outreach screening camps across the country to screen for heart ailments and educate communities about acquired heart disease. Early detection has been shown to lead to better clinical outcomes.
Our Impact
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6,500+ children have benefited since inception
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2,295+ open-heart surgeries performed
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3,389+ catheterisation procedures completed
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157,000+ children screened for heart conditions
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11 counties now participate in the run
How the Heart Run Works
Fundraising
Individuals, schools, and corporates raise funds through donations and by purchasing branded merchandise like T-shirts, caps, and wristbands.
The Run
The run takes place simultaneously across multiple counties, bringing together Kenyans from all walks of life to support this noble cause.
Life-Saving Surgeries
Funds raised are used to finance open-heart surgeries, cardiac catheterisation, and other interventions for children in need.
Where We Run
Participating Counties
Total of 11 counties participating nationwide
Corporate Partners
How to Participate
Join the Run
Register for the run in your county. Every participant contributes to the fundraising goal and shows solidarity with children in need.
Donate
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps save a child's life. Donations can be made individually, through schools, or as corporate sponsors.
Buy Merchandise
Support the cause by purchasing official Mater Heart Run T-shirts, caps, and wristbands. Proceeds go directly to the cardiac programme.
At this, just pause and ponder on the lives - not numbers - saved because of your support. These are precious lives of our children, touched and given a new lease of life.
Sr. Dr. Mary Ngui, CEO - Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Give a Child a Second Chance
Every step you take and every contribution you make helps save a child's life. Join the Mater Heart Run and be part of something life-changing.