by CHSF | Feb 20, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
“I realised there is a whole community of heart warriors and incredibly strong parents who truly understand this journey. “There will be hard days. There will be moments of fear and exhaustion. But there will also be strength you never knew you had, love that...
by CHSF | Feb 11, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
“Everyone was absolutely incredible supporting us through every hurdle – there certainly were a lot! “There is no way we would’ve gotten through it without the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund team.” Mum Katie, from Bridlington, said: “When Vincent was 9 days...
by CHSF | Feb 2, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
From a prenatal diagnosis to multiple life-saving surgeries, this blog shares Sienna’s incredible journey with Hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) and the care that carried her through. It also highlights the vital support her family received from Children’s Heart...
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...
