by CHSF | Mar 8, 2026 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
On International Women’s Day we are very proud to see Carin van Doorn (former Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit) celebrated as one of the inspirational women surgeons in a new portrait exhibition at Hunterian Museum, London at The...
by CHSF | Jan 15, 2026 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
CHSF needs your votes in the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026! Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is up for an award in the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026, the world’s leading campaign celebrating films for good, and is calling on the public to vote and help their film...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
As part of our Because of Carin campaign, celebrating the incredible career of Carin van Doorn, Billy’s family share their memories of her support. Carin performed two life-saving heart surgeries on Billy – and their words show just how much her care and...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Heart mum Charlotte found out at her 20-week scan that her little boy Seth had Transposition of the Great Arteries. Charlotte told us about Seth’s journey through treatment at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and how he is faring back home in Chesterfield. written by...
by CHSF | Oct 1, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS
Dear CHSF supporter, After more than 30 years in congenital cardiac surgery and over a decade leading the team at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit (LCHU), I will soon be retiring. It has been the privilege of my life to care for babies, children, teenagers and adults...
by CHSF | Sep 30, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS
Share your story This is a space for patients and families to share stories and messages with Ms Carin van Doorn OBE as she prepares to retire at the end of the year. If you or your child was treated by Carin, we’d love for you to leave messages, photos and videos...
