by CHSF | Apr 20, 2026 | EVENTS, REAL STORIES, RUNNING, RUNS
With the London Marathon just days away, thousands of runners will be taking on 26.2 miles through the capital – each for their own very personal reason. We’re incredibly proud of the runners who are part of #TeamCHSF this year, and are pulling on their trainers...
by CHSF | Apr 15, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
In this blog, Zephyr’s parents Phil and Poppy share their family’s journey from an AVSD diagnosis at the 20‑week scan through premature birth, hospital stays and surgery, to getting Zephyr ready to head home. He also reflects on the practical support Children’s Heart...
by CHSF | Mar 20, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
This is Karim’s story, shared by mum Kamila. Karim was born in Scunthorpe and was blue-lighted to Hull and then Leeds after a congenital heart defect was discovered. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund supports the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, helping provide the care and...
by CHSF | Mar 4, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
This is Mabel’s story, shared by her family after discovering complications with her heart during pregnancy. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund supports the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, helping provide the care and equipment needed throughout her treatment. written by mum...
by CHSF | Feb 25, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
Florence’s journey into the world of congenital heart disease began long before her family were ready for it. What followed was a difficult mix of fear, medical decisions and tiny moments of hope that carried them through. Mum Kelly, from Halifax, said: “Florence’s...
by CHSF | Feb 24, 2026 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
“After 7 weeks in hospital, we are finally home with our little girl – Honey. “Honey has been through more in her first 7 weeks of life than most of us will in a lifetime. “Born with a heart defect – coarctated aorta – she’s...
