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LATEST NEWS
Because of Carin: Seth
Heart mum Charlotte found out at her 20-week scan that her little boy Seth had Transposition of the Great Arteries. Charlotte told us about Seth’s journey through treatment at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and how he is faring back home in Chesterfield.written by...
Because Of Carin: Letter from Carin
Dear CHSF supporter, After more than 30 years in congenital cardiac surgery and over a decade leading the team at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit (LCHU), I will soon be retiring.It has been the privilege of my life to care for babies, children, teenagers and adults...
Support for families: September 2025
“You have been wonderful, please keep up the outstanding work” - heart mumDuring the month of September... 7 referrals received for targeted Family Support 7 families engaged with 6 young people and their families worked with and supported Financial support in...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: Wheelie Bin Cold Dip Challenge
If you think the last few months have BIN cold, spare a thought for Bradford brothers Matthew, Andrew and Jonathan who took a dip in a wheelie bin full of ice-cold water throughout the month of January! After his daughter Lauren had open heart surgery 10 years ago,...
Fundraiser of the Month: CAMC Mid West Yorkshire
"With advances in technology and medicine funded by Children’s Heart Surgery Fund I can live an independent life with an amazing family.” We spoke to Catherine Bickerstaff, Mid West Yorkshire Caravan Club committee member and adult heart warrior, about her CHD...
Fundraiser of the Month: Molly Hayes
Heart warrior Molly Hayes, 14, from Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, has ended her fundraising year with a bang by being the first woman to finish the Big Leeds Santa Dash 2022 in an impressive 22 minutes and 44 seconds – a personal best! This incredible achievement...
CORPORATE
CSR: the heart of our economic and mental recovery
A guest blog by Rachel McElroy, Chief Communication and Engagement Officer at Solutionize Global The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a powerful spotlight on the basic human need for connection. Our lives' regular patterns have been erased and replaced with limited...
Solutionize Global chooses CHSF as 2021 Charity Partner
Originally posted on Solutionize Global's blog (17 February 2021) We are delighted to have named Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) as our charity partner of the year for 2021, pledging to raise £9,000 to refurbish two overnight rooms as part of its upcoming...
New Home Bargains branch to donate £2,000
Yorkshire Evening Post Wednesday 20 January 2021By Daniel SheridanHome Bargains is set to unveil its new Leeds Crown Point store - and they have donate £2k to CHSF! The store will be officially opened at 8.30am on Saturday January 23, 2021. And the store will also...
EVENTS
Have a GRAND 2026
Raise £1,000 your way this year for CHSFRaise £1,000 for CHSF in 2026 Kickstart 2026 with a challenge with purpose where every penny you raise will go towards supporting our heart unit, patients and their families. Do it on your own or with family and friends by...
Great North Run
About Great North RunSunday 13th September 2026 The Great North Run is the world’s largest half marathon, held annually in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, attracting over 57,000 runners. The 13.1-mile route takes participants from the city center, across the iconic Tyne...
Christmas Party 2025: Register your interest!
The CHSF Christmas Party is now fully booked - if you would like to be added to the waiting list please complete the form below. This annual celebration is a brilliant opportunity for CHD patients in our region to have fun and meet other children and families living...
REAL STORIES
Amy’s Story
Amy’s daughter received open heart surgery at just 11 weeks old. Amy's little one is now three years old and Amy tells us all about her daughter’s CHD journey to date. Amy is also pregnant and knows her baby is already a heart warrior too. Amy, known online as...
Beau’s Story #BabyLossAwarenessWeek
written by mum Tilly-May “Back in February of this year (2024) we went for our 20-week anomaly scan at Bassetlaw. Unfortunately, a clear view of Beau’s heart could not be seen so we were sent to Leeds General Infirmary so the cardiology team there (who are one of the...
Game4Hearts: Jessica
Jessica was born with a hole in her heart and had open heart surgery when she was 8 years old. During her time in hospital, gaming provided a huge relief, joy and distraction from her treatment and continues to play a big part in her life.In 2021, Jessica decided to...
FAMILY
Sensory Session with Family Support
Thanks to your donations - which fund her role - Family Support Supervisor, Sarah Cherry arranged a soft play and sensory session earlier this month for heart heroes with additional needs. Sarah told us a bit more about the sessions and why heart hero Daniela and her...
Georgie spends the day with Shelly, CHSF Family Support Worker
Corporate Partnerships Manager Georgie recently had the opportunity to shadow Shelly, one of our Family Support Workers at CHSF, as she visited families currently staying on the children's heart ward (L51). Shelly's crucial role is only made possible by generous...
Private Group on Facebook for CHSF Patients and Families
CHSF’s private community group on Facebook is a peer-support forum for heart families and patients to network with others who have had shared experiences. The group consists of patients with congenital heart disease, parents and family members who find it an...
WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
Relax & Recharge: Mindfulness Essentials for Heart Parents
At CHSF, we know that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves more than treating just the heart itself. It is so much more than that. That's why Mindfulness Welcome Packs are now being given to families when they arrive on the children’s heart ward,...
New Kitchen for Eckersley, because of you!
Our partner charity The Sick Children’s Trust sent us a lovely letter thanking CHSF for a contribution of around £4.5k towards renovating the ground floor kitchen at Eckersley House. The work was completed in November, and has only been possible because of your...
Georgie visits the MRI Clinic
written by Georgie Abbott Yesterday I had the privilege to spend time at an MRI Cardiac Clinic headed up by Dr Malenka Bissell. Malenka is passionate about enhancing this clinic to provide the best possible care for babies and children with congenital heart disease in...
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PRESS
New Home Bargains branch to donate £2,000
Yorkshire Evening Post Wednesday 20 January 2021By Daniel SheridanHome Bargains is set to unveil its new Leeds Crown Point store - and they have donate £2k to CHSF! The store will be officially opened at 8.30am on Saturday January 23, 2021. And the store will also...
Former teenage heart patients pen advice book
Teenagers and young adults preparing for heart surgery in Leeds now have access to advice from those who have faced the very same journey thanks to a new book produced by Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Article by Jo Wardell, January 1st 2021 at Yorkshire Evening Post....
Appeal to buy revolutionary baby MRI incubator
Children's Heart Surgery Fund is urging people to back a campaign to help buy a revolutionary new baby MRI incubator pod for Leeds Children's Hospital. Article by Mark Lavery, Yorkshire Evening Post, Tuesday 15th December The £155,000 machine they hope to buy is the...
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