by CHSF | Apr 4, 2023 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, EVENTS, LATEST NEWS
“This year, I am doing the abseil for CHSF to celebrate my 50th Birthday and my daughter Charlotte’s 10th Heart Day! “Our daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD) just after her first birthday in 2012. We first found out she...
by CHSF | Mar 14, 2023 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
If you think the last few months have BIN cold, spare a thought for Bradford brothers Matthew, Andrew and Jonathan who took a dip in a wheelie bin full of ice-cold water throughout the month of January! After his daughter Lauren had open heart surgery 10 years ago,...
by CHSF | Feb 20, 2023 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
“With advances in technology and medicine funded by Children’s Heart Surgery Fund I can live an independent life with an amazing family.” We spoke to Catherine Bickerstaff, Mid West Yorkshire Caravan Club committee member and adult heart warrior, about her CHD...
by CHSF | Dec 21, 2022 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
Heart warrior Molly Hayes, 14, from Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, has ended her fundraising year with a bang by being the first woman to finish the Big Leeds Santa Dash 2022 in an impressive 22 minutes and 44 seconds – a personal best! This incredible achievement...
by CHSF | Dec 2, 2022 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, EVENTS, LATEST NEWS
As a charity that receives no government or NHS funding, your support of CHSF is crucial this Christmas. There are many ways you can get involved to help, no matter how big or small. See below for 12 ways you can help – pick the options that suit you best! TELL...
by CHSF | Dec 2, 2022 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
written by Sian’s sister, Rachael My son Samuel was born on 30th October 2014 in our local hospital. It was clear straight away there were complications, but no one was sure what they were. Following various tests, he was transported later that day to the...
