Make your 2024 New Year’s Resolution count by supporting CHSF!

This year, why not make a resolution that truly matters – a resolution that changes lives, gives hope, and transforms futures?

Make your commitment to giving a regular gift to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, and let’s kickstart the year with a heart full of compassion. 

WHY REGULAR GIVING MATTERS

  • Consistent Impact: A New Year’s resolution to give regularly ensures that your support is consistent, allowing us to plan and allocate resources more effectively. It ensures that congenital heart disease patients, families and the heart service in our region receives the support they need throughout the year.
  • Sustainable Change: Congenital heart disease doesn’t take a break, and neither should our support. Your regular contributions enable us to help provide continuous care for families, fund research, and offer essential support to the lives of children and their families.
  • Collective Strength: When you commit to regular giving, you become part of a community of individuals who share your passion for making a difference. We can achieve more together, creating awareness, and inspiring others to join us in supporting hearts for life.

How your gift can make an impact

Heart
Your regular contributions empower babies and children with congenital heart disease to dream big as in our region they have access to world-class treatment and care at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit.

Mind
Children’s Heart Surgery fund offers peace-of-mind to those facing thier CHD journey but we are only able to exist with consistent fund.  100% of our funding comes from you – our amazing supporters.

Family
Every donation you make fuels hope for families facing the challenges of congenital heart disease.

Your support provides emotional strength, financial relief, and access to resources that enable them to navigate this difficult journey.

Future
Regular donors play a vital role in advancing medical research and technology.

Your contributions fund breakthroughs that lead to better treatments and improved surgeries, offering hope to countless families.

Make 2024 your year of impact.

Your resolution can change lives. Start your regular giving journey now and be a part of something extraordinary. Support hearts for life.

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