by CHSF | Dec 8, 2023 | CHRISTMAS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Helen was born in 1989 with a congenital heart defect. She lived in Hull with her mum, dad and sister, but would need heart surgery at Killingbeck Hospital in Leeds (over 60 miles away) to save her life. Heart mum Lesley sent us an amazing story about her daughter...
by CHSF | Dec 7, 2023 | CHRISTMAS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Heart hero Harry had life-saving open heart surgery at Leeds, in October this year. From Harrogate, mum Shawney tells us a bit more about the brilliant work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and how their family were looked after in CHSF-funded accommodation while...
by CHSF | Nov 27, 2023 | CHRISTMAS, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Olly is 9 years old and he had open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit this year. On 4th February this year, Olly was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties. He didn’t come home for 48 days. Many of those days were spent in an induced coma, on...
by CHSF | Sep 14, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
At CHSF, we a so grateful witness countless inspiring stories of strength and resilience from children and their families as they navigate the challenges of congenital heart conditions. Sonny is just one of those children… Sonny’s dad, Adam, writes: “Our son...
by CHSF | Aug 1, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Finley’s story written by mum, Tamra At 2:48pm on the 18th July 2022 our little boy, Finley Kenneth Peirson, was born. After 6 hours of labour, we were over the moon with him. However, at around 8pm his oxygen levels dropped, and he was rushed to...
by CHSF | Jul 26, 2023 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Charlie’s story written by mum, Emma On the 5th May 2021, our family felt complete after our son Charlie was born in the LGI at Leeds. Everything went smoothly and we were so excited to maybe go home that day. All those hopes quickly went out of the...
