by CHSF | Sep 30, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS
Share your story This is a space for patients and families to share stories and messages with Ms Carin van Doorn OBE as she prepares to retire at the end of the year. If you or your child was treated by Carin, we’d love for you to leave messages, photos and videos...
by CHSF | Sep 24, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Nelly was born in February 2024 after a ‘normal’ pregnancy, but within hours her parents were facing unexpected news. Now, one year after her open heart surgery she is celebrating her first “heartiversary” – Nelly is thriving, and her family have...
by CHSF | Sep 16, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
Mansi Dass joined Children’s Heart Surgery Fund as Family Inclusion Worker in late June. Here’s an update from CHSF’s Head of Family Support, Sarah Cherry on how Mansi is dedicating her time to promoting inclusion, celebrating cultures and raising awareness to bridge...
by CHSF | Sep 16, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Louie’s journey through complex heart surgery has been nothing short of extraordinary. In this blog, Louie’s mum Emily shares the story of their time in hospital, the incredible care they received and the strength their family found through the toughest of...
by CHSF | Sep 9, 2025 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, IN MEMORY, LATEST NEWS
In memory of their beautiful daughter Roxy, who passed away in hospital aged just six months old, the Jackson family took on a powerful challenge – a nighttime hike up Mount Snowdon! Surrounded by loved ones, they climbed through the darkness to raise money for...
by CHSF | Sep 4, 2025 | FAMILY, LATEST NEWS, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
“The ability to listen when you’re going through a hard time. Kindness in providing accommodation and vouchers when your child is in PICU or HDU. Empathising with your emotions and being a friendly face. “The highlight for us was our child receiving a Katie bear...
