by CHSF | Jun 16, 2026 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, EVENTS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Leah and Brad found out the 20 week scan that their daughter, Mabel, had Coarctation of the aorta, a large Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a smaller left side of the heart. She had open heart surgery at five days old. Now Mabel’s family are taking on the...
by CHSF | Jun 11, 2026 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
“The support was amazing and the team got me through the hardest time of my life. Amazing support” — heart mum During the month of May… 39 families worked with overall 23 families received a tailored packaged of Family Support 8 families...
by CHSF | Jun 11, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, Ruth
As we head into a busy summer for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, it’s a great moment to reflect on the incredible connections we’ve been building – and the exciting opportunities ahead. Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Somerville Heart Foundation’s...
by CHSF | Jun 10, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Because of the incredible work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and because of your support, Kalina celebrated her first heartiversary on 3rd June this year. Happy Heart Day Kalina from all of us at Children’s Heart Surgery Fund! Kalina’s mum Karly-Kay...
by CHSF | May 22, 2026 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, EVENTS, FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Heart mum Danielle shares her experience of daughter Matilda’s heart condition – from diagnosis at 20 weeks to the time they spent at Leeds General Infirmary and once home. She’s now taking on a 100km Ultra Challenge to give something back to CHSF after the support...
by CHSF | May 12, 2026 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
“Thank u for remembering me. I can imagine u meet lots of families”– heart mum, during a ‘touching base’ call During the month of April… 63 families worked with overall 25 families received a tailored packaged of Family Support...
