by CHSF | Feb 28, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
When Luca was born, mum Emma and dad Michael discovered Luca had a very loud heart murmur. The day after, they were transferred from Jimmy’s to the Leeds Children’s Hospital for a heart scan. It was then when they received the congenital heart disease (CHD) diagnosis...
by CHSF | Feb 18, 2025 | EVENTS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, RUNNING
Bradford-based adult patient Louise McCormick received open heart surgery aged 7 at Killingbeck Hospital. Now 41, Louise celebrated her 40th year by completing an enviable set of running fundraisers for CHSF in 2024. She isn’t taking her foot of the pedal this year...
by CHSF | Feb 14, 2025 | EVENTS, RUNNING
by CHSF | Feb 11, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
At CHSF, we know that a hospital stay can be overwhelming, and the impact of congenital heart disease (CHD) extends beyond medical treatment. That’s why our Family Support team is there to provide practical assistance, wellbeing support and moments of respite to...
by CHSF | Feb 7, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
17-year old Alfie’s family found out he had congenital heart disease (CHD) when he was just 2 months old. Following multiple procedures, Alfie is now enjoying life both as a teenager and keen LUFC supporter, as mum Kirsty tells us: “Alfie was only 7 weeks old when we...
