by CHSF | Feb 10, 2021 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES, Uncategorized
Our very first heart hero to be part of our #WarriorWednesday blogs is BELLA. Born in the midst of a pandemic, Bella has already fought her way through more than most. Mum Megan tells us about Bella’s story and her journey so far… Bella was born in July...
by CHSF | Jan 15, 2021 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, REAL STORIES
A huge round of applause goes to awesome Heart Mum, Jenny Thackeray who went the distance during lockdown to say thank you for the treatment her daughter HARRIET received at Leeds… Jenny told us about Harriet’s heart journey so far and how that inspired...
by CHSF | Jan 12, 2021 | EVENTS, REAL STORIES, WEAR RED DAY
Heart warrior Sophia was born in May 2020 with complex heart problems and was christened in the neonatal unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital. We spoke to Sophia’s mummy Charlotte about her little heart warrior’s journey so far… Sophia was born in May...
by CHSF | Jan 8, 2021 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
1 in 100 babies are born with a heart defect and Eloise was inspired to fundraise for CHSF after her baby sister BEATRIX needed surgery at just 12 days old. Eloise with little sisters Martha and Beatrix When my Dad first told me that they were pregnant again, I was...
by Andy McNally | Dec 16, 2020 | REAL STORIES
Heart hero Cait not only came to the open day for our forthcoming Teenage Support book (watch this space!), but has also recorded a special song in aid of CHSF. This is Cait’s story in her own words. Read on! Hi, I’m Cait, and I was born with Tetralogy of...
by CHSF | Nov 21, 2020 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
When Martin and Leanne Watts were told their son had a heart defect their world was turned upside down – only to be told a year later, his baby brother had CHD too. Eight years on, both boys have had open heart surgery and the whole family want to say thank you...
