by CHSF | Sep 18, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT, PRESS RELEASE, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
The Gerlis Collection, consisting of 785 human hearts with defects, is being brought to life in stunning 3D holograms and models, because of you! Back in the 1960s, Killingbeck Hospital in Leeds pioneered congenital heart defect repairs when knowledge was still...
by CHSF | Jul 14, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE
Leeds Rhinos forward Zane Tetevano paid a visit to the children’s heart ward at Leeds General Infirmary, just days after his own heart operation for congenital heart disease (CHD). Tetevano suffered a stroke in training earlier this year, which was caused by a hole in...
by CHSF | Jul 14, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE
Lea Ziff, the widow of legendary Leeds businessman and philanthropist Paul Ziff, is continuing her late husband’s support of the city’s congenital heart unit. To mark the third anniversary of Paul’s passing, Mrs Ziff has chosen to support Children’s Heart Surgery...
by CHSF | Jun 8, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
Two new ECG machines are set to make a life-saving difference to young patients in Grimsby and Scunthorpe, thanks to supporters of a local charity. The machines have been provided by Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) – who are funded solely by public...
by CHSF | Jun 6, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE, WHAT YOU'VE FUNDED
Leeds Children’s Hospital heart surgeons perform life-changing heart surgery for two patients in a UK first. Leeds Congenital Heart Unit heart surgeons have performed two scimitar syndrome repairs using an innovative surgical procedure, never-before performed in the...
by CHSF | May 9, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, PRESS RELEASE
Saira Ali is a Landscape Architect and Team Leader for Landscape, Design and Conservation at Bradford Council. She has joined CHSF as an ambassador for our charity, and told us about her aspirations for the role… Landscape architects play an important role in...
