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LATEST NEWS
Be a hero for…LOCHIE!
Lochie Blue is 2 years old and lives in Silsden near Keighley. He was diagnosed at 10 days old with Coarctation of the aorta, Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and Atrial septal defect (ASD). Lochie and his family will be at this year's Superhero Walk and we spoke to...
Fundraiser of the Month: Family & Friends of Isaac Phoenix Davison
Isaac was born in November 2022 with a heart condition called Tetralogy of fallot. Mum Leanne, tells us a bit more about her son and the fundraising family and friends have been doing in his memory since Isaac sadly passed away in April last year.Leanne said: “Isaac...
Meet CHSF Youth Worker Lu!
Meet Lu, our incredible Family & Support Worker at Children’s Heart Surgery Fund! This 'International Youth Day', she tells us a bit more about her role at CHSF and the latest resource she's put together for our young people! “Hi! I’m Lu, the Family & Youth...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
FUNDRAISING FAMILY: BROWN FAMILY
We spoke to the Brown's about why they wanted to fundraise for CHSF - and what they got up to as a family... We chose to take part in a Mountain in March for CHSF as its a cause close to our hearts. We decided to 'go big or go home' and climb the equivalent height of...
CELEBRATE NATIONAL TEA DAY WITH CHSF
Get together with friends, family or colleagues for a brew and a natter on Wednesday 21st April and raise funds for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund to ensure we can keep supporting hearts in our region, for life.Host your own CHSF Tea Party There’s still time to...
Fundraiser of the Month: Lily’s Mountain Climb
This month we're celebrating awesome heart warrior LILY who took on our Mountain in March challenge. Lily stepped up to the challenge by climbing the height of Whernside on her stairs at home and has now raised over £2K for Children's Heart Surgery Fund!Lily's mum...
CORPORATE
A Special Christmas Wish for a Special Family
It's coming up to the most wonderful time of year! On the 4th of November, Trinity Shopping Centre in Leeds had their Christmas launch - the Wonder Weekend. The Wonder Weekend is a magical weekend filled with free treats, live entertainment and the fabulous switch on...
Make some noise for Global’s campaign!
We're thrilled to be part of Global's Make Some Noise campaign this year! Heart FM's Dixie and Emma (pictured above with CHSF's Corporate Fundraising Manager Ellie) visited the Leeds Heart Unit to kick off the partnership, and had a very emotional experience. They...
Volunteer and watch the Test Match for free
As part of our charity partnership with Yorkshire County Cricket Club, here's a tremendous opportunity for you to get close to the action for free. We're asking for volunteers to attend the England v West Indies test match at Headingley in August. You would be You...
EVENTS
Heart mum Sarah is daring the drop for her 50th Birthday
"This year, I am doing the abseil for CHSF to celebrate my 50th Birthday and my daughter Charlotte’s 10th Heart Day!"Our daughter, Charlotte, was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD) just after her first birthday in 2012. We first found out she had a problem...
Easter Family Day
We invite young cardiac patients and their parents/carers to join us for this free Easter social event. Meet CHSF’s Family Support workers, chat with the fundraising team, and get to know other families in the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund community. With fun...
Wear Red Day 2023: Press round up
With your help, we asked press from all across Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire and The Humber – to help us turn the region red and celebrate Wear Red Day 2023. And they didn’t disappoint! News spread across our counties about Children’s Heart Surgery Fund,...
REAL STORIES
WEAR RED FOR EVIE
Heart warrior Evie is just one of the thousands of babies, children and adults living with congenital heart disease in our region who are supported by CHSF. Evie's mummy Chelsea has kindly told us all about their family's story so far and why they'll be wearing red...
Pip’s Turning 30: A whole year of fundraising!
Adult heart warrior Philippa wanted to make the last year of her twenties one to remember. She also wanted to use her big 30th birthday to raise funds for two charities very close to her heart. Today, on her 30th heart anniversary, Philippa tells us a bit more about...
#WarriorWednesday: George
On 1st April 2020, at her 20 week scan, mum Liane found out her baby, George, had a congenital heart defect. Now about to celebrate his 1st birthday, Liane tells us all about George's heart journey so far and how they have been supported by CHSF...Heart mum Liane...
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WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
KEEPING THE BEAT – TARGET REACHED
About Keeping The Beat Keeping The Beat is an appeal supported by Children’s Heart Surgery Fund to raise £500,000* towards a revolutionary children’s heart theatre, based at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, LGI. And we’re thrilled to announce that thanks you, our...
#CharityTuesday: Funding for a Vein Viewer Flex
On 16 Oct, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund were delighted to participate in #IamABLE – a one-day social media campaign celebrating young people and their achievements using the hashtag #IamABLE, initiated by DM Thomas Foundation for Young People.
Your funding has helped detect congenital heart conditions early
Your fundraising has helped bring about an early detection initiative for babies with congenital heart disease. Pulse Oximetry monitors can indicate heart or respiratory issues quickly and effectively by measuring the amount of oxygen in the blood. Thanks to our...
LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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Whatever you can give will make a huge difference!
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Hanover Walk
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0113 831 4810
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Registered Charity Number:
1148359
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8152970