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LATEST NEWS
Jessica
Jessica Thomas, 13, excels at dancing after overcoming heart defect A teenager who had an eight-hour open heart operation at just six months old has been described as 'inspirational' after excelling as a dancer.Jessica doesn't let her heart condition hold her back....
Jingle Bell Drop: Festive Abseil
Dress in your festive best and descend 148ft this December!About FAQs Sign up🎶 Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell... DROP! 🎶 Get into the festive spirit this December with CHSF by taking part in Jingle Bell Drop – our Christmas Abseil challenge. Dressed in...
Simon
Simon from Scunthorpe was born in the the early 80's with congenital heart disease. He was diagnosed with a heart murmur and a hole in his heart when he was six. But it wasn’t until a few years later, after developing an infection, that Simon, his family and doctors...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
#FUNDRAISINGFRIDAY: Virtual run across Britain
This #FundraisingFriday we're celebrating two heroic heart families and a team of their nearest and dearest who have run across the country virtually to keep raising funds for CHSF!LEO DIXON Leo was born on 15th March 2014 at 37 weeks at a tiny 3lbs 4ozs after a...
KRISTIX DRUMS UP SUPPORT FOR CHSF!
Leeds drummer KriStix, has been raising money for Children's Heart Surgery Fund through her popular online videos. Out-of-work from COVID, Kristix has taken to social media to showcase her skills - gathering an fans across the globe and raising vital funds for CHSF in...
Fundraiser of the Month: Oscar’s 40 Miles for February Bike Ride
When heart hero OSCAR recently learned how to ride a bike, he decided he wanted to do a big bike ride to help raise funds for CHSF. Oscar completed a fantastic 40 miles over the month of February, cycling around his local village of Kippax. Oscar's dad, Ken,...
CORPORATE
Keeping the Beat theatre taking shape
Hybrid theatres combine the traditional functions of a catheter laboratory with the surgical functions of an operating room. Details of the hybrid theatre equipment funded by our Keeping The Beat campaign are starting to become clearer. Here’s some descriptions of...
Co-op Membership Offer
If you regularly shop at a local Co-op, make sure you don't miss out on this amazing membership offer! Co-op are offering members the chance to select a local charity to donate money to as part of their Local Community Fund scheme. This campaign as already raised over...
Summer Fayres in Leeds and Sheffield
JTF Mega Discount Warehouse is hosting two Summer Fayres for charity in Leeds and Sheffield. Both will take place on Saturday July 8 from 10am to 4pm. All proceeds raised on the day will go directly to CHSF and Yorkshire Air Ambulance, split 50-50. Head down to the...
EVENTS
Wear red for REGGIE
"Without Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, Reggie wouldn't be here." Michelle, Reggie's mumWritten by Reggie's mum, Michelle Reggie was born on the 1st September 2016 with a palliative congenital heart disease called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Although you might...
Take on the Red Mile this Wear Red Day
Want to fundraise on Wear Red Day but not sure what to do? Maybe you can't take part on the day but still want to fundraise... Join the Red Mile challenge!We challenge you to run, walk, swim or cycle the distance of one mile while wearing red on Wear Red Day, or one...
Yorkshire Marathon
About Yorkshire Marathon 19th October 2025 Registration fee: £30 FREE Fundraising pledge: £600 The Yorkshire Marathon, held annually in York, UK, is a premier marathon event celebrated for its scenic route through the historic city and picturesque countryside. Runners...
REAL STORIES
#WarriorWednesday: Share your story
On #WarriorWednesday, we like to celebrate the amazing heart heroes we support in our region. Telling your story raises vital awareness of congenital heart disease and recognises the incredible care of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Feedback from heart families...
Fundraiser of the Month: In memory of John Arthur Brooks
In Memory of Our Brave Little ManWritten by heart mum, Lindsay Brooks John Arthur Brooks was born at Leeds General Infirmary on 28th April 2008. We were given his CHD diagnosis prenatally at 27 weeks, and although his condition was complex we decided to continue with...
#WarriorWednesday: Lottie
Lottie was born in Grimsby hospital, but just hours after her birth her mum Donna noticed something didn't seem quite right. Read Lottie's #WarriorWednesday story... Heart mum Donna says… Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is amazing. If it wasn't for the charity, we...
FAMILY
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WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
Where your money goes
Children's Heart Surgery Fund only exists because of your amazing fundraising and donations. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to approve some exciting projects for funding. Read on for some prime examples of how your donations are helping the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit...
Keeping the Beat theatre taking shape
Hybrid theatres combine the traditional functions of a catheter laboratory with the surgical functions of an operating room. Details of the hybrid theatre equipment funded by our Keeping The Beat campaign are starting to become clearer. Here’s some descriptions of...
Notable achievements in 2016
Children's Heart Surgery Fund have had a great 2016, thanks to you, the wider CHSF team and all the staff at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. We've all but reached halfway in our Keeping The Beat campaign, hosted numerous fundraising events (including Wear Red Day...
LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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