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...
by CHSF | Apr 30, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT, PRESS RELEASE, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
For children and young people living with congenital heart disease – and for their parents and carers – outpatient appointments can bring anxiety, sensory overload and lots of waiting in an unfamiliar environment. Thanks to funding from Morrisons...
by CHSF | Apr 15, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
In this blog, Zephyr’s parents Phil and Poppy share their family’s journey from an AVSD diagnosis at the 20‑week scan through premature birth, hospital stays and surgery, to getting Zephyr ready to head home. He also reflects on the practical support Children’s Heart...
by CHSF | Apr 9, 2026 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
During the month of March… 27 families worked with overall 19 families received a tailored packaged of Family Support 8 families engaged with — 13 young people and their families worked with and supported 17 Travel Grants given 4 attended Cardiac Cafe 12...
