SHARE YOUR STORY
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund exists to support local heart warriors and their families. There is no better way to explain our charity than using a powerful story – like yours.
Please share your experiences to help others realise they are not alone, and spread awareness of congenital heart disease and the pioneering work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit.
We promise to use your story to positively promote CHSF’s cause across the wider region.
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REAL STORIES
Inflatable 5K for Mabel
Leah and Brad found out the 20 week scan that their daughter, Mabel, had Coarctation of the aorta, a large Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a smaller left side of the heart. She had open heart surgery at five days old. Now Mabel's family are taking on the Leeds...
Kalina’s Heart Day
Because of the incredible work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and because of your support, Kalina celebrated her first heartiversary on 3rd June this year. Happy Heart Day Kalina from all of us at Children's Heart Surgery Fund!Kalina's mum Karly-Kay said: "It’s...
100km for Matilda
Heart mum Danielle shares her experience of daughter Matilda’s heart condition – from diagnosis at 20 weeks to the time they spent at Leeds General Infirmary and once home. She’s now taking on a 100km Ultra Challenge to give something back to CHSF after the support...
Andy | London Marathon 2026
With the London Marathon just days away, thousands of runners will be taking on 26.2 miles through the capital - each for their own very personal reason. We’re incredibly proud of the runners who are part of #TeamCHSF this year, and are pulling on their trainers to...
Tizzie | London Marathon 2026
With the London Marathon just days away, thousands of runners will be taking on 26.2 miles through the capital - each for their own very personal reason. We’re incredibly proud of the runners who are part of #TeamCHSF this year, and are pulling on their trainers to...
Ollie | London Marathon 2026
With the London Marathon just days away, thousands of runners will be taking on 26.2 miles through the capital - each for their own very personal reason. We’re incredibly proud of the runners who are part of #TeamCHSF this year, and are pulling on their trainers to...