Our Mission is to further the cause of world peace and understanding by facilitating free medical service to children suffering from heart disease and other similar or allied diseases, regardless of race, creed, or national origin. GIFT OF LIFE MIDSOUTH'S EFFORTS FOCUS ON TREATING CHILDREN FROM THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES WITH CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS. THESE CHILDREN WOULD DIE IF NOT TREATED AND GIFT OF LIFE MID-SOUTHS EFFORTS BRING THESE CHILDREN TO LEBONHEUR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND PROVIDE LIFESAVING TREATMENT.