by CHSF | Jan 29, 2026 | ADRENALIN, EVENTS, REAL STORIES
In May, heart mum Shannon will be taking on the Whitby Bungee Jump for CHSF – and she’s doing it for a reason very close to her heart. Her son Tommy who had his first heart surgery at 8 weeks old. “My son, Tommy, had a 6 hour open heart surgery at 8 weeks...
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 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...
