by CHSF | Nov 5, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Your name: Ryan Wilkinson Occupation: Tax Director @ BHP, Chartered Accountants Tell me about your heart hero: “My heart hero is Vinnie (my son) who is now aged 4 who was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Thankfully the condition is managed with medication,...
by CHSF | Nov 5, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Your name: Sophie Dunn Occupation: Director of Sales, The Motorist Tell us about your heart hero: “My son Leo is 4 years & 3 months and was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, with an additional VSD. Leo had his repair surgery just 11 days before his 1st...
by CHSF | Nov 4, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED, Youth
“I was most supported whilst we were in hospital and I was away from all my family alone. I remember having visits at the side of the bed and a friendly face to talk to as well as wellbeing trolleys etc!”” – heart mum During the month of October… 12...
by CHSF | Nov 3, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Your name: Jason King Occupation: Group Head of People @ Westfield Health Tell me about your heart hero: “My heart hero is my daughter, Amelia, who is currently 18 months old. Amelia was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot before birth and had open heart surgery...
by CHSF | Oct 13, 2025 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Jess and Callum, parents to heart warrior Louie, organised a Family Fun Day in August this year August. To raise even more funds for CHSF, friends decided to also incorporate a sponsored bike ride too! Jess told us a bit more about Louie’s story and how it inspired...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
As part of our Because of Carin campaign, celebrating the incredible career of Carin van Doorn, Billy’s family share their memories of her support. Carin performed two life-saving heart surgeries on Billy – and their words show just how much her care and...