by CHSF | Dec 21, 2023 | LATEST NEWS
Born on Christmas Eve in Huddersfield with a congenital heart defect, Catherine’s journey with CHD began in a time before family accommodation. Catherine’s mum Deborah vividly recalls the quirks of the old nurses’ home, cold and eerie where only...
by CHSF | Dec 19, 2023 | LATEST NEWS
Make your 2024 New Year’s Resolution count by supporting CHSF! This year, why not make a resolution that truly matters – a resolution that changes lives, gives hope, and transforms futures? Make your commitment to giving a regular gift to Children’s...
by CHSF | Dec 16, 2023 | EVENTS
About Great north Run8th September 2024 The Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon, famous for its inclusive atmosphere, unbeatable on-route entertainment and warm Geordie welcome! From the rush of the Red Arrows flying overhead to the oggy-oggy-oggy...
by CHSF | Dec 13, 2023 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
“16 years ago, on 20th March 2007, my twin daughters were born. While Carrie was perfectly healthy, her twin sister Olivia was born with pulmonary stenosis. “I chose to fundraise for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund as I know first-hand how important they are...
by CHSF | Dec 8, 2023 | CHRISTMAS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Helen was born in 1989 with a congenital heart defect. She lived in Hull with her mum, dad and sister, but would need heart surgery at Killingbeck Hospital in Leeds (over 60 miles away) to save her life. Heart mum Lesley sent us an amazing story about her daughter...