by CHSF | Jul 1, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Maisy was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth, and at just 7 months old, she had open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Her mum Laura has kindly shared their journey – from diagnosis, and the care Maisy received, to the support...
by CHSF | Jun 20, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Blake’s mum, Chelsea, said: “My partner Matthew and I found out that Blake had something wrong with his heart when he suddenly was really poorly on 30th September 2022. “We took him to Chesterfield Hospital to be seen and Matthew and I were told he had...
by CHSF | Jun 12, 2025 | EVENTS, FAMILY, Youth
Calling all 13-16 year olds!Sign up for our Youth Day this summer When? Tuesday 12th August 2025 Where? Lineham Farm, Leeds [Google Maps] Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm (lunch included!) Join the CHSF team for an exciting day at Lineham Farm this summer! Meet other young...
by CHSF | Jun 9, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) have awarded a further grant of £15,000 towards Eckersley House, a ‘Home from Home’ run by The Sick Children’s Trust for parents with a seriously ill child in hospital. Since being relocated next to the Leeds Children’s Hospital in...
by CHSF | Jun 3, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
“This month we have reflected on connections. We tend to focus on positive outcomes in terms of a successful surgery, a family going home after a long admission or the speedy recovery of a patient – but we sometimes forget those small wins and bonds formed...
by CHSF | May 6, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
In April 2025, as well as the incredible day-to-day support from our Family Support team, we’re shining a light on our youth support work and the care given to families staying with us long-term on the ward. Every month brings new families, challenges and...
