{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"260 - Hearts of Joy International - Lauren Costabile","description":"On the new episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lauren Costabile \u2014 founder of Hearts of Joy International, a nonprofit organization that provides life-saving heart surgery for children with Down Syndrome in developing countries and raises awareness about the dignity and value of every life. Lauren is a passionate advocate, speaker, and changemaker who has dedicated her life to serving children with Down Syndrome around the world. What began as a call placed on her heart quickly grew into a global mission\u2014bringing hope, healing, and life-saving care to families who need it most. Hearts of Joy International now operates in multiple countries\u2014including Uganda, the Philippines, Mexico, and India\u2014partnering with doctors, hospitals, and families to ensure that children with Down Syndrome have access to the heart surgery they need to survive and thrive. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: \u2764\ufe0f Lauren\u2019s journey to founding Hearts of Joy International and what inspired her to take action; \u2764\ufe0f The incredible impact Hearts of Joy is having in communities around the world; \u2764\ufe0f Why children with Down Syndrome are often not able to receive surgery\u2014and how Hearts of Joy is changing that; \u2764\ufe0f Powerful stories of children and families whose lives have been transformed by this mission of this incredible organization; \u2764\ufe0f The global need for awareness, inclusion, and dignity for people with Down Syndrome; \u2764\ufe0f How you can get involved and support this life-saving work; \u2764\ufe0f And so much more! \ud83d\udc96 Learn more and support the mission: heartsofjoyinternational.com \ud83c\udfa7 Listen and Subscribe: Don\u2019t miss this powerful, inspiring episode\u2014and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on #ApplePodcasts, #Spotify, #YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Join the movement to empower girls and change the world, one story at a time! For more information on 1 Girl Revolution, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com ","author_name":"1 Girl Revolution","author_url":"https:\/\/1girlrevolution.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36952990\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/189502270"}