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Evelyn: Make A Will Month
As part of 'Make A Will Month', we asked CHSF’s Trusts and Foundations Manager Evelyn Hazzard about how and why she used our Free Wills service to draw up a Will following her Civil Partnership.How did you find the process of writing a Will and what method did you...
Game4Hearts: Amy
Heart mum Amy, known online as 'Asphodel Moon', is taking on the Game4Hearts challenge this year for CHSF! Amy’s daughter is now three and had open heart surgery at just 11 weeks old. Read more about her medical journey here. In this blog, Amy tells us how CHSF helped...
Benefits of Writing a Will – with Ridley & Hall Solicitors
As part of Make A Will Month, we asked one of our Corporate Partners to set out the main reasons why writing a Will is so important. A huge thank you to Chloe Aston, Wills & Probate Solicitor at Ridley & Hall, who has suggested 5 good reasons to prioritise...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISING FOR CHSF
Treat yourself to a wicked wander or spooky sprint around your local scary streets this Halloween.Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a terrifying team - or go it alone if you dare! Dress to distress and most importantly support hearts...
GIFT AID AWARENESS DAY 2021
Since 2018, charities across the UK have been taking to social media for one day every October to share the #TickTheBox message with donors, supporters, volunteers and others. What Is Gift Aid? When you tick the Gift Aid box, charities receive an extra 25% on top of...
Fundraiser of the Month: Jodie’s Heart and ‘Sole’ Walk
Jodie ready to walk over 50 miles from Leeds to ChesterfieldCallie in hospital after her open heart surgeryHeart mum Jodie has put her heart and SOLE into fundraising for CHSF. The sore feet and aching legs were worth it though to say thank you for saving her...
CORPORATE
#CharityTuesday: Sherrol @ JTF Mega Discount Warehouse
Everyone, meet Sherrol – Sherrol works at JTF Mega Discount Warehouse, based in South Leeds. The store is one of CHSF’s corporate partners and Sherrol leads on all the amazing fundraising they do at the store. JTF holds quarterly in-store events to raise money for...
30 for 30: Bailoran Solicitors
Bailoran are a solicitors firm, based in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. John Bailes, the MD, and his lovely team set about organising a fundraising event for Children's Heart Surgery Fund and were inspired by our 30 for 30 challenge. John and Keith from Bailoran are keen...
#FundraisingFriday – 15th of June Edition
Hooray, it's Friday! We're excited to tell you about another fantastic crop of fundraisers who've recently supported Children's Heart Surgery Fund. Read on to find out more about what they've been up to... Beverley 10k - Ruth Cardy [row] [col span="4" span__sm="12"]...
EVENTS
Ben Nevis Sunrise Challenge
About Ben Nevis Sunrise challengeMultiple dates: June – September 2024 (available dates) Registration fee: £10Fundraising pledge: £150 If you’re up for a challenge then walking to the top of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis), is a pretty good one...
Sheffield Half Marathon
About Sheffield Half Marathon7th April 2024 Registration fee: £26 inc. Booking fee Fundraising pledge: £200 Embark on an exhilarating journey by signing up for the Sheffield Half Marathon with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund – an iconic event that stands tall in the...
Jingle All The Way 5K
Start your Christmas holidays off with a bang and earn that Christmas dinner by jingling all the way to 5K with CHSF! On Sunday 17th December we want you to join #TeamCHSF and pledge to journey 5K in your local area - dressed in your festive best! Do it on your own,...
REAL STORIES
Budding scientist Charlie inspired by brother with CHD
Charlie's little brother, Oliver, was born with a defect in his heart. At school, Charlie was asked to think of something to present at his upcoming Science Fayre. Charlie wanted to teach his classmates about congenital heart disease as well as raising awareness of...
Fundraising in memory of Lucas Denham
Cockburn School in Beeston, Leeds have recently completed some fundraising in memory of classmate Lucas Denham who sadly passed away in December last year. CHSF's Lisa and Lauren met Lucas' mum Alison along with some of the staff and students who took part in raising...
NEW VIDEO: Ruby’s Story
We're proud to present the premiere of our brand new video featuring heart hero Ruby Varley. Ruby was born with a condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which means she was born with defects in four parts of her heart. Ruby has undergone three life-saving open heart...
FAMILY
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WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
New MRI coil will save countless lives
As reported in the Yorkshire Evening Post, babies being treated for congenital heart disease at Leeds Children's Hospital will soon have access to a new life-saving piece of kit - the first of its kind in Europe. The Morrisons Foundation has donated £25,000 to the...
Home delivery for adult heart patient!
Adult heart hero Daniel needs to regularly test his blood because of his heart condition. Thanks to your funding he can now do this in the comfort of his own home! Despite our name, CHSF also fund the adult CHD service as well as babies and children. CHSF Trustee and...
“It was the first time we actually felt like a family, with nothing holding us back”
Heart mum, Jade, never thought she'd be the one up dancing but the Over The Wall family camp soon helped her leave all her worries behind! Last September, Jade and her family attended our two night residential activity camp specifically designed with heart families in...
LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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PRESS
B&M Waste sponsor Superhero Walk to success
This year 200 superheroes walked the grounds of Temple Newsam to raise valuable funds for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. They were joined by a hero and villain from B&M Waste Services, Ruby Rainbow and Ronald Dump (pictured leading the walk above). Ruby Rainbow is...
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund are calling all superheroes for a day of family fun!
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are encouraging local families to attend their annual Superhero Walk and family fun afternoon at Temple Newsam, Leeds on Sunday 8th September. The 1km sponsored Superhero Walk costs £15 for family entry with a suggested fundraising...
FAMILY CAMP FOR Children’s HEART SURGERY FUND gets a boost
A Leeds-based charity that supports youngsters born with a heart condition has received a cash boost towards a family camp in Dearne Valley, South Yorkshire. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) has scooped £1,000 from Persimmon Homes’ Building Futures programme,...
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