Olly is 9 years old and he had open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in March 2023.
Since returning home he decided he wanted to do something to support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Olly loves golf and decided and would challenge himself to playing 48-holes in one day, aptly named ‘Holes Fore Hearts’.
Olly’s mum, Helen, told us a bit more about Olly’s journey…
“On 4th February this year, Olly was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties. He didn’t come home for 48 days.
“Many of those days were spent in an induced coma, on a ventilator in Leeds Children’s Hospital PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit)
“Olly was suffering from heart failure.
“A defective mitral valve, likely congenital, meant he needed open heart surgery to fit a mechanical replacement valve.
“The surgeon in Leeds performed this procedure just under a month after Olly was admitted, on 1st March.
Olly sharing his #ScarSelfie in June this year, after havingopen heart surgery just 3 months before.
“Following his operation Olly’s condition improved. However, the 3 weeks spent in PICU before surgery meant his muscle mass was significantly depleted and he had become dependent on the sedatives required when he was ventilated.
“This meant a long weaning plan and lengthy rehabilitation post-surgery – check out this video of Olly taking steps on the heart ward.
“[Children’s Heart Surgery Fund] made our lives so much easier and helped us to feel hugely supported”
Olly started his challenge at 5:15am and golfed for 12 hours to raise funds for CHSF!
“Having always been an active child that showed no signs of any issues, the speed at which Olly deteriorated was a huge shock to us all.
The impact on his brother Robert (who effectively became a single child overnight) was also very significant.
“There were some bumps and scares along the way, but we felt truly blessed to have such an incredible community supporting us throughout the seven weeks that Olly was in hospital, and beyond.
“In terms of CHSF – the things we’d call out as being brilliant were that we received lots of information about Olly’s condition – the procedure, the treatment and living with the condition post-surgery.
“The INR machine that we were given, funded by CHSF, meaning Olly can live a normal life without regular hospital trips to check his blood.
“Additionally, the equipment used to detect Olly’s mitral valve issue was funded by CHSF. This meant he was able to be diagnosed and monitored closely, to get the timing of his surgery right.
“So many amazing things are funded by the charity. All the way through to some meal vouchers for the hospital restaurant to make sure I ate, which really was hugely appreciated! And the business cards for all the various support we might need.
“You made our lives so much easier and helped us to feel hugely supported, with access to the right individuals should we need it, and lifesaving equipment too.”
As a way of giving back to the heart unit that saved his life, Olly chose to use something he loved to help raise money for CHSF. As well as golfing all day on 14th July, he also held a raffle and even got his local community involved in the fundraising!
St Peter’s Church in Addingham held a Family Fun Day and asked for donations towards Olly’s fundraising page.
A big thank you to Bracken Ghyll Golf Course and Adam Cattell, who taught Olly to play golf at the club, who very kindly offered to caddie on the day.
Community Fundraiser, Lauren said:
“We were overwhelmed to see Olly’s final amount raised. It is so inspiring when we have our very own heart warriors taking on a challenge to raise funds, helping to support other children just like them.
We hope Olly’s challenge might inspire other children to take on their own challenges in the future.”
Olly’s ’48 Holes Fore Hearts’ challenge raised a phenomenal £6,959.98 for CHSF, with Olly completing this feat just 4 months after having open heart surgery. Simply incredible.
Well done Olly and thank you so much!
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What could you say NO to this NOvember?
BAN THE BOOZE
Wave goodbye to the wine. Say ‘Laters!’ to the Lager. Could you put away the Prosecco and quit your favourite tipple for November?
FORGET THE FAST FOOD
Banish the burgers. Pack in the pizza. Uninstall UberEats and take a break from your takeaways to raise funds for CHSF this NOvember.
CUT THE COFFEE
Struggle without a Starbucks? Can’t start the day without your Costa? Try the daily grind without your caffeine fix for a month.
CHUCK OUT THE CHOCOLATE
Always craving a Cadbury’s or do you go for a Galaxy? Perhaps you’re lavish and like a Lindt. This is the perfect challenge if you’re a chocoholic!
How you can raise vital funds during NOvember!
Put £1 on your JustGiving page every day of your NOvember challenge
Donate £2 if you cave in or slip up. (Don’t worry we won’t tell anyone!)
Gather support from friends and family by getting them to sponsor you in your challenge.
Giving up something like a daily coffee or weekly takeaway? Donate the full amount you would usually spend!
“I saw NOvember and thought ‘This is my chance’ as I am not doing any running or swimming challenges!!”
Amy and her husband Dan gave up something they loved for the whole month of November 2022 to raise funds for the heart unit in Leeds where their daughter is treated. Other family members joined in too!
“My mum, sister-in-law, my husband Dan and I gave up something we loved for 30 days in November last year. Each day we donated to our JustGiving page if we had completed the day. I, myself, eat something sweet every day so I gave up that.
“The reason we decided to do this is because the heart team at the LGI are just fantastic. They keep our daughter’s heart defect under control and keep her safe and well. THEY ARE AMAZING!!!
I saw CHSF post the NOvember idea and thought this was my chance as I am not doing any running or swimming challenges!!
I wanted to do this for myself but also thought it was a great way of raising awareness of CHSF to people and giving money back to this fabulous charity who provide lots of needed equipment for the team.
OTHER NOVEMBER IDEAS
SWEARING
Are you a person with a potty mouth? Get riled up with road rage? Cough up a quid every time you curse in November!
SHAVING
Get rid of the razor and model a moustache or embrace a beard for November. No shaving for a whole month. Up for the challenge?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Uninstall Instagram. Forget Facebook. Could your teen take a break from TikTok? Switch off social media for November.
SMOKING
Got a need for nicotine? Put out the cigarettes and take a breath of fresh air this NOvember to support our heart warriors.
Got questions? Need a hand? Want to request a fundraising pack?
Get in touch with the team info@chsf.org.uk | 0113 831 4810
FUNDRAISING INSPIRATION
Tamra and her best friend Rebecca organised a weekend of fundraising at Rebecca’s Mum’s pub, The Hyde Park in Norton. Tamra is mum to heart warrior, Finley.
Saturday was car boot day, and Sunday was FUN DAY!
On Sunday 20th August, Tamra and partner Josh organised a fundraiser for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund as their little boy, Finley, was born with TAPVD and needed urgent open heart surgery to save his life.
While being treated at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit Finley, Tamra and Josh were looked after by CHSF – you can read Finley’s full story here.
Tamra said:
“I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported, donated and helped out at the Fundraiser. We were also overwhelmed with the amount of local businesses that donated vouchers and gifts for the Tombola, for such a good cause.”
Businesses that donated included: The Hyde Park Norton, Joy Photography, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Leeds Rhinos, Groovy Moos, Horsleys Florist, The Talbot Hotel, Abigail’s Nails, Escape 2 Hair Design, Captain Barnies, All In Bloom Florist, One of Each, Hoppers, Morrisons and The Royal Oak Pub and Kitchen.
“I really couldn’t have made it happen without our family and friends…I was lost for words at the end of the day after I found out how much we’d raised!”
The Hyde Park, Norton gave the Fundraiser a venue for free. Rebecca and Sue Rice took it in their stride to help Finley, Tamra and Josh organise the event. This included driving all the way to Leeds to pick up the wonderful Katie Bear and cooking hotdogs and hot beef sandwiches for guests on the day.
Tamra with son Finley, enjoying the bouncy castle at their Family Fun Day
Tamra added
“I really couldn’t have made it happen without our family and friends. They made the event happen really. From setting up and running the Tombola, to sorting a DJ, to giving a speech when I was lost for words at the end of the day after I found out how much we’d raised!
“We were also very surprised at the amount of local companies that wanted to get involved in the charity event including Magical Party Surprise who did all our face paints, Popolo Ceramico that did pottery painting all afternoon, DJ Jules for the music, and a big thank you to Enchanting Entertainment who were amazing at keeping the kids partying like princesses all afternoon.
“Everyone was truly amazing, and we couldn’t have raised what we did without any of our supporters so thank you.”
Finley has now also got his date for his second surgery in Leeds, at the end of September so the family really do appreciate every penny raised for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
Community Fundraiser, Lauren said:
“I have loved getting to know Finley’s family since they first started fundraising in March this year. They fundraised at Finley’s Christening, and even had Katie Bear on his cake!
“Mum Tamra is so driven, and with the help of her family and friends, they held this amazing fun day at their local pub.
“We’re blown away with the amount raised – a total of £3,074 for CHSF. This will make a huge difference to all the patients and families that we support. Thank you.“
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Sam is an adult heart patient and recently underwent his third open heart surgery, at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI).
He wanted to give something back as a testament to the amazing care he’d received whilst in hospital. Sam decided, along with his partner Victoria, to mix something they loved with raising money for charity, so chose to complete a cross-country mountain bike ride for CHSF!
Sam said:
“Having lived with congenital heart disease, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund felt like the right charity to support as I know first-hand the impact and worry it can have on not just the child living with heart disease, but on the whole family.
“When thinking about which charity to fundraise for, I learned about how:
- CHSF supports the whole family
- The Charity is based at Leeds General Infirmary, where I recently underwent my third open heart surgery
- My heart surgeon, Miss Carin Van Doorn, is a trustee for CHSF
“These things all really helped in deciding to support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.”
Sam and his partner Victoria took on a gruelling 100+ mile, cross-country bike ride for CHSF – ending at the hospital that saved Sam’s life for the third time.
“Although named the ‘Children’s Heart Surgery Fund’ [the Charity] doesn’t just help with children’s surgery but also supports those with congenital heart problems just like me.”
— Sam’s JustGiving page
“My partner, Victoria, and I decided that we would like to give something back to LGI who had taken great care of me during my recent surgery.”
Starting at their home in Chesterfield, Sam and Victoria cycled all the way to Leeds General Infirmary. They were supported along the way by Roger and Tracy and were motivated by friend’s and family’s generous donations.
In a testament to their great skill and care, we felt it would be fitting to reward their amazing work by mountain biking from our home in Chesterfield to Leeds General Infirmary.
Our cross-country, off-road ride took in North Derbyshire, The Peak District, and some of the Trans Pennine Trail. The route was over 100 miles, taking in over 7,221 feet of climbing. The total ride time was 9hrs 56mins over the 8th and 9th July.
For anyone thinking of fundraising I’d say, don’t be shy at promoting your fundraising event, however big or small it is. You will be amazed at how many generous and kind people are out there, willing to support your efforts.
Regardless of the amount you raise, be very proud of what you have achieved and the difference you are making to the lives of children facing heart surgery.
Community Fundraiser, Lauren said:
“I’ve been in touch with Sam since he decided on this challenge back in February. It has been fantastic to watch his fundraising total increase by the day, and the whole team at CHSF are blown away with his final total.
“It was a pleasure to meet Sam when he ended the ride at the LGI on Sunday 9th July. He and Victoria should be very proud of themselves!”
We’re shouting a massive thank you to Sam, Victoria and all their incredibly generous family and friends.
Thanks to you this terrific pair have raised a phenomenal £9,900 for our Heart Unit, patients and families. A superb amount that will make such an awesome difference.
Thank you so very much!
Community Fundraiser Lauren with Sam, Victoria, and their supporters Roger and Tracy, at Jubilee Wing as they finish their bike ride from Chesterfield to Leeds General Infirmary.
You can donate to Sam and Victoria’s fundraiser here.
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Heart warrior Jack celebrated his 1st birthday at the beginning of April and his mum, Natalie, and the rest of their family wanted to celebrate with a fundraising day, to raise money for CHSF.
Natalie tells us a bit more about how their family was supported by CHSF and why they wanted to start fundraising…
“When our little boy was in Leeds, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund provided us with accommodation at the hospital. Being from Chesterfield, this took a lot of stress away from us as we didn’t have to worry about travelling to and from home. It also meant we never were too far away from our little boy while he was being treated.
“CHSF also provide vital equipment for the heart unit and without this amazing charity, the heart unit would struggle and our experience during Jack’s stay in hospital would be a different story.
Although from Chesterfield, Jack had open heart surgery at Leeds as it is the closest cardiac specialist centre.
“Without this amazing charity, the heart unit would struggle and our experience during Jack’s stay in hospital would be a different story.”
“After the help we received from the Charity whilst Jack was in Leeds, we just felt we really wanted to give something back, so that other families can continue to benefit from the same support that we got.
1. The Fun Day room decorated with helium balloon hearts 2. Balloon Heart featuring photos of Jack during treatment 3. A eye-catching poster advertising the day.
In April 2023 we held a Family Fun Day in a local social club in Dronfield. We had singers, face painting, tombola’s, a huge raffle, cake sales and an auction. The local fire brigade also came along.
The day was a huge success, lots of people attended and an incredible amount of money was raised for this amazing charity.
My advise to other fundraisers would be to get as much help and support from your closest friends and loved ones as you can and just go for it. The feeling of giving something back is just next level.
“To CHSF – Keep doing the amazing work that you all do. You don’t realise what this means to people that have received support and help from this amazing charity. We are forever grateful. We never realised what is involved and what you provide as a charity until we received help from CHSF. So, thank you all so much.”
Community Fundraiser, Lauren said:
“When Nat first contacted me back in January to confirm her plans to fundraise, I was so excited hearing everything she had lined-up. I met Nat and her Mum, along with little Jack and their family friend the week before the event and knew they were on track for an amazing fundraiser! I can’t thank them enough for the amazing amount raised!”
Jack’s 1st Birthday Fun Day raised an incredible £7,080 for our heart unit, patients and families.
Thank you to everyone who came along on the day, donated and celebrated to make this fundraiser such a success.
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Heart warrior Luna has CHD and ‘loves a challenge’ and ‘will walk for miles’. This inspired her grandad Paul to take on a mammoth walking challenge to raise funds for their local heart unit, alongside other members of Luna’s family.
Luna’s mum, Jordan, decided that as a New Year’s Resolution she wanted to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK and she asked her stepdad, Paul to join her in fundraising for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
The idea escalated and as Paul talked about their fundraising idea to family and friends, the walking group quickly grew to six, with the final team being – Paul, Jamie, Clare, Michael, Linda and Jack.
The team successfully climbed to the formidable Scottish summit on the 8th May this year.
Heart warrior Luna loves walking, which inspired her mum and grandad to embark on this walking fundraising challenge
“Little Luna is a joy. She laughs, she dances, she sings and is the kindest most considering of other people, child I have ever met. Always encouraging others to be part of the fun is part of her spirit, but soon she is going to, have her ‘heart mended’. She loves a challenge and will walk for miles, so to support the place that will mend her heart we are going to do her challenge and walk Ben Nevis.” — team JustGiving page
Luna’s Grandad Paul said:
Luna, granddaughter of Clare and I, is under the care of Leeds Hospital and this was how we found out about Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.”
“Luna is eight now and will need surgery in the near future ‘to mend her heart.’ as she puts it to me. We looked at what CHSF do and fell in love with the wonderful things that are done for the children on the heart unit and their families.”
“We hoped to raise £500 for the charity and can’t believe how kind and generous our friends and family have been, they have been amazing!”
In total the team have raised a lifesaving £4,000 – EIGHT times what they set out to initially raise.
Community Fundraiser, Lauren said:
“It’s been fantastic keeping in touch with Paul along this fundraising journey. From what started off as just his daughter, to this fab team of 6! They have smashed their original fundraising target and CHSF could not be more thankful.”
A huge thank you to this incredible team and all the family and friends who chose to get behind them and make a donation to our cause.
We are so very grateful!
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A huge thank you to this incredible team and all the family and friends who chose to get behind them and make a donation to our cause.
We are so very grateful!
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Bag packs are a great way to fundraise with family and friends and raise awareness for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. It’s simple and easy to get started!
If you’ve not heard of a bag pack before, it’s where a group of volunteers help shoppers pack, and ask for a small donations.
We spoke to Lisa, CHSF’s Head of Fundraising, to get her advice on how to set up a bag pack for CHSF…First things first, I’d recommend contacting the Community Champion in your chosen shop or supermarket and requesting a date for your bag pack. Supermarkets can get booked up in advance, so contact a few – ask whether they allow bag packing and if they have dates available. Do this as early in advance as possible, as busy weekends are likely to book up quickly!
Once you have a date confirmed get in touch with the CHSF team. We’ll be able to help with t-shirts and collection buckets and anything else you need.
When that’s sorted, gather your friends and family and work out shifts for the whole day.
Don’t forget to ensure you have someone available to cover each open till point.
On the day itself, chat to the customers and remember to thank them for their donations.
Don’t forget to take lots of photos to share with us and most importantly have fun!
Keep reading for more top tips to ensure your next bag pack goes without a hitch…
Bag Pack Top Tips
- Arrive in plenty of time for the start of your allocated time slot.
- Bring any confirmation you have from the store and the authorisation letter from CHSF if the store has asked for it.
- Ask the store manager if you can display any CHSF banners – this lets shoppers know who you’re fundraising for. (We will provide these.)
- Spread out and cover as many tills as possible.
- Make sure your team take regular breaks, but ensure any money collected isn’t left unattended.
- Be nice and polite to customers at your till. (Even if they decline your kind offer to pack their shopping!)
- Wear your CHSF t-shirts with pride and be sure to chat to shoppers about why you’re supporting us.
- Remember to thank the store staff as you leave.
- For safety reasons, avoid public transport where possible when carrying large volumes of cash. If you need to catch a bus or train home, make sure you travel in pairs.
Thank you!
After your bag pack there are just a few last things to do; then you can sit back, put your feet up and give yourself a pat on the back for doing such a great job!
- Say thank you to your bag packing squad and let them know how much you all raised!
- Write to the supermarket to say thank you, and let them know your fundraising total
- Tell us how you got on and pay in your fundraising!
If you need any help or advice, we’re just a phone call or email away!
Email info@chsf.org.uk or call 0113 831 4810 and one of the CHSF team will be more than happy to help you!
If you’d like more information, would like to arrange your own collection or would like to join one organised by CHSF, please get in touch! We can provide you with everything you need including collection boxes, t-shirts, banners and stickers.
Heart warrior Bella, aged 8, embarked on a month-long challenge, walking a mile every day and hiding books in her local area to raise funds for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
Her efforts not only raised life-saving funds, but spread vital awareness of congenital heart disease and a little bit of kindness too.
Eight-year-old Heart Warrior Bella set herself a month-long challenge with a twist!
Bella’s aim was to walk a mile a day to raise money for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and while on those daily walks she would hide a book for someone to find.
Attached to each book was a note which explained why she was doing the challenge, and information on how the lucky finder could donate to Bella’s fundraising page.
In total, Bella walked 32.14 miles during heart month this year. She raised an amazing £630 for CHSF and raised fantastic awareness of congenital heart disease and our charity.
Lots of people came across the hidden books throughout the month and they left wonderful messages on Bella’s page, along with some generous donations.
One donor wrote:
“Thank you for leaving a present at the Hewenden Viaduct. I picked up your book and brought it home and read your story and learnt about Congenital Heart Defects and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Your book hasn’t finished its travels. I am going to take it to France to give to my granddaughter.”
Bella underwent heart surgery at just 5 days old in December 2014 after she was diagnosed with hypoplastic right heart syndrome.
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a congenital heart defect in which the parts of the right side of the heart (the valves, right ventricle, and pulmonary artery) do not develop fully during pregnancy.
As Bella grew, her family began fundraising for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, and now that Bella is older she’s really taken on the fundraising spirit!
Each Christmas, Bella and her family collect hundreds of selection boxes for the CHSF Christmas Party and for the children who will be spending the festive season at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit.
Bella’s mum, Bex, said:
“There has been the loveliest response from people who found the books, shared their find, and donated to Bella’s fundraising page.”
“I am extremely proud of her, and she is rightly proud of herself for doing the walks – even on days when she was super tired. She said her favourite part was hiding the books and seeing who found them.”
“Bella couldn’t believe the amount her friends, family and strangers donated, and she loved reading the comments people had left about the books.”
Great job, Bella! We’re really thankful for your help at CHSF. You showed amazing strength and kindness during this challenge, and we’re super proud of what you achieved.
Your £630 will make a big difference for other children with heart conditions and their families. Thank you!
Despite never running a marathon before, heart dad Patrick chose to take on the 2023 Manchester Marathon in aid of Children’s Heart Surgery Fund after his daughter received life-saving open heart surgery at Leeds.
Inspired by Patrick’s determination, close friends Danny and Nick were there right by his side for all the 26.2 miles.
Patrick said:
My second daughter, Lottie, was born in May 2022 with a coarctation of the aorta and a large ventricular septal defect (VSD). She underwent open heart surgery at eight days old to correct the coarctation and will require further surgery on the VSD and an abnormal valve.
We stayed at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit for around three weeks until Lottie was deemed fit enough to come back home to Sheffield with us.
Throughout this time, the charity provided invaluable support, from funding the life-saving staff training and equipment, through to helping with day-to-day expenses and giving us the use of their on-site family accommodation.
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund’s support removed a lot of the stress and allowed us to fully concentrate on our baby.
Lottie had open heart surgery at Leeds went she was just 8 days old. She will need more surgery in the future.
“Not only did Children’s Heart Surgery Fund provide the unit with the equipment and training needed for Lottie’s operation, but they also helped our family through a tough, life-changing event – and continue to support Lottie and our family. If it wasn’t for their work, there’s a good chance she wouldn’t be with us today.” — team JustGiving page
When we got home, I felt that I needed to give something back and help families that will go through this same thing in the future. Despite not really being a runner (I did the Great North Run in 2017 and haven’t put my trainers back on since), I entered the ballot for the London Marathon 2023. Sadly, I didn’t get a place so looked at the next biggest — Manchester!
Three friends Patrick, Danny and Nick had never run a marathon before but the trio were determined to complete the challenge in Lottie’s name!
A lot of the fundraising was done through our friends, family and work colleagues. With my wife as our designated Social Media Manager, we put out a few posts on social too which helped drive up the donations.
We’ve got more to come that will add to our fundraising total. Both Sheffield United and the other lot…(Wednesday) have given us tickets for next season to raffle off.
The best part of taking on the challenge of the Manchester Marathon was coming round the final corner and seeing the sign for the home straight. At that point, everything from the past year caught up with me. I’ve never known such a sense of achievement.
I originally said I’d never do one again, but I appear to have got the bug!
We asked Patrick whether he had any tips for others to achieve their fundraising goal…
As long as you feel comfortable, be open and honest about your experience and your journey. It opens people’s eyes to the day-to-day challenges you have to overcome.
Another thing is to be consistent. Since we signed up to run the Manchester Marathon we’ve shared posts all year round. This means that people have also been able to follow my training – whether it’s been rain (lots), snow, frost or sun (a little). I think this has allowed people to see the dedication that goes into fundraising.
Eve, CHSF Community Fundraiser said:
“Patrick, Danny and Nick have raised an incredible amount of money by taking part in the Manchester Marathon. To help boost their fundraising they have planned other ways to help raise more money and hit their target. Organising a raffle is a great addition to asking people to sponsor you, as it gives another incentive for family and friends to donate. They are not only donating to a fantastic cause, but they might win a prize too – win, win!”
At the time of writing, Patrick, Danny, and Nick have raised an exceptional £6,459 for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, thanks to the incredible generosity of their loved ones and colleagues.
The impact of this significant contribution will be transformative in the areas that require the most support for our heart unit, patients, and families and we are so grateful. Thank you!
Today (9th May) heart hero Lottie celebrates her first birthday thanks to the dedication of fundraisers like Patrick, Danny and Nick.
The life-saving work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and the support CHSF gives to patients and their families is only possible because of you.
CHSF is wholly public-funded and receives no financial support from the government. Our charity has been supporting our region’s heart unit for 35 years and we want to keep being there for the future.
There are lots of ways you can support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. You could sign up to a challenge event like Patrick, make a one-off or regular donation, or remember CHSF in your Will. Perhaps you have your own ideas for raising money? Let us know!
Feeling inspired? Check out our Get Involved page to see how you can start fundraising for CHSF.
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Come together for the coronation of King Charles III (6–8 May 2023) and raise money to help support hearts for life!
Whether you put on a bake sale, host an afternoon tea, take part in our royal sweepstake, have a street party, or have your own idea…get your fundraising started with a royal bang!
Get your free fundraising pack!
Download your free digital fundraising pack to add that royal flair to your coronation celebrations. In your pack you’ll receive:
- Royal Sweepstake game
- Coronation bunting
- Coronation cake flags
We’d love to know if you plan on fundraising for CHSF at your coronation celebration. Let us know by filling in our fundraiser form.
If you need any help or advice, the CHSF are always on hand to assist – just email info@chsf.org.uk, call 0113 831 4810 or message us on social media!