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...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Heart mum Charlotte found out at her 20-week scan that her little boy Seth had Transposition of the Great Arteries. Charlotte told us about Seth’s journey through treatment at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and how he is faring back home in Chesterfield. written by...
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 | 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 | Aug 29, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, Youth
“Hello, my name is Joseph, and I am a cardiac child. “I was born with my heart condition and what has really helped me throughout my cardiac journey is music. “At the age of five, I joined Wakefield Cathedral choir – most of the time just...
by CHSF | Aug 4, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Autumn was diagnosed with a heart condition before she was born and needed surgery at just four months old at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Her mum Katelyn shares what the experience was like for their family – from diagnosis and hospital stays through to...
