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LATEST NEWS
Running for a Reason: Louise
Bradford-based adult patient Louise McCormick received open heart surgery aged 7 at Killingbeck Hospital. Now 41, Louise celebrated her 40th year by completing an enviable set of running fundraisers for CHSF in 2024. She isn’t taking her foot of the pedal this year...
Support for families: January 2025
At CHSF, we know that a hospital stay can be overwhelming, and the impact of congenital heart disease (CHD) extends beyond medical treatment. That’s why our Family Support team is there to provide practical assistance, wellbeing support and moments of respite to...
Alfie’s Story
17-year old Alfie’s family found out he had congenital heart disease (CHD) when he was just 2 months old. Following multiple procedures, Alfie is now enjoying life both as a teenager and keen LUFC supporter, as mum Kirsty tells us: “Alfie was only 7 weeks old when we...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: In memory of Isaac Robert Worthington
Halifax Panthers star Greg Worthington and his wife Amy presented a cheque to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund for nearly £10,000 after fundraising in memory of their little boy Isaac. The family chose to support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund because Isaac was diagnosed...
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...
CORPORATE
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...
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...
EVENTS
150ft Indoor Bungee Jump
About 150ft Indoor Bungee JumpDates throughout the year Picture the scene: You are enveloped in semi darkness, spot lights whirl around Magna’s breathtaking structure, the Face of Steel, standing at 150 feet; you start the 143 steep climb to the jump zone music pumps...
Jon’s year of challenges for CHSF
“I will never forget the support that the CHSF gave my family, and I am determined to give something back whenever I can." Dedicated supporter JON is tackling four challenging fundraising events this year for CHSF: the Sherwood Forest New Year 10k, Sheffield Half...
Otis’ Orsome Walkers
After heart warrior Otis received two life-saving heart surgeries at Leeds, his family and friends knew they wanted to do something to thank CHSF. 'Otis' Orsome Walkers' were formed to take on 1 million steps in March 2023... "Otis Bryher Knight was born on Christmas...
REAL STORIES
Warrior Wednesday: Reggie
Heart warrior Reggie has a heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) which was diagnosed before he was born. As Reggie approaches his 6th birthday, mum Michelle shares with us her family's story... My son Reggie is 5 years old. He was born with...
Warrior Wednesday: Zelda
"I still remember the first time I heard of CHSF. The school I worked at was taking part in Wear Red Day. I remember a coworker telling me how her son was born with half a heart and how CHSF supported her through it." "I specifically remember her mentioning help with...
Warrior Wednesday: Ava
Heart warrior Ava may have been born with a heart defect but she's not letting that stop her this summer! Now 3 years old, Ava will be walking up to 3 miles a day, every day, for the month of August to raise money for CHSF...Ava's mum Jess tell us a bit more about...
FAMILY
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WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
Parallel Simulator
Your amazing donations enabled CHSF to buy a Parallel Simulator which attaches to the ECMO heart-lung bypass machine. It simulates various training exercises for the 12 PICU trainees to follow and respond to. The Parallel Simulator is programmed with a variety of...
Toy MRI for MRI Research
With your help we have funded some special toy MRI equipment to help young patients. MRI research nurse Ruth Foley tells this very special “Because of You” story! Meet James! James is 6 years old and has Tetralogy of Fallot. Read his backstory here. James came to...
Two Vein Viewer Flex Machines!
We would like to give a huge thank you to Sovereign Health Care for helping us fund two Vein Viewer Flex Machines! A Vein Viewer Flex uses infrared to show a patient’s veins beneath the skin. This helps makes the experience of blood tests or cannulas more positive for...
LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Your generosity can really mean the world to children and adults with congenital heart disease across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Whatever you can give will make a huge difference!
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