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...
by CHSF | Nov 17, 2022 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
Help us raise £5000 this Christmas to ensure every baby and child who has open heart surgery at Leeds next year receives a precious gift from CHSF – a Katie Bear teddy! DONATE On average around 500 babies and children have open heart surgery at Leeds every year....
by CHSF | Nov 10, 2022 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS
Heart dad Gareth and a group of (very!) good mates raised money for CHSF by climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in less than 24 hours! This team of terrific trekkers scaled the dizzying heights of Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike all in...
