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LATEST NEWS
It’s time to get active: Development of gross motor skills (0-12 months)
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week we are sharing these fab resources from the Yorkshire & Humber Congenital Heart Disease Network. The theme for 2024 is 'Moving more for our mental health'. Not only is movement super-important for cardiac health, but is...
Oliver: “My heart story”
Meet Oliver from Hull who was born with a heart condition called Tetralogy of fallot. Thanks to the life-saving work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, Oliver is thriving and has been able to pursue art as a hobby and, more recently, a career in finance!Now 22,...
The stage is set for brave young dancing star, Ava – Yorkshire Post
"We owe everything to the incredible team at CHSF.” The Yorkshire Theatre ballet stage is set for brave young dancing star Ava An 11-year-old girl from Liversedge in West Yorkshire who was born with two holes in her heart and required open heart surgery aged just 10...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: November 2020
Our Fundraisers of the Month for November are Heart Mum Natalie Fellowes with her sisters Angie Couldwell and Hayley Scott. The three ladies took on a sponsored walk for Natalie's son, Viktor. They trekked their way from Manchester all the way to Sheffield and raised...
Uncle Sam’s ‘Not Actually In London’ Marathon
"Having entered the ballot for the marathon on a whim, when the news came that I’d been successful, I can’t deny that there weren’t mixed feelings!" Having entered the ballot for the marathon on a whim, when the news came that I’d been successful, I can’t deny that...
Real Stories: Tom Sowerby
My name’s Tom. I had heart surgery at Leeds twice as a child, and on my 27th birthday I’ll be running a marathon to raise money for Children's Heart Surgery Fund. I'm looking to do it in a fast time and show the next generation of heart surgery children that the sky's...
CORPORATE
An open letter to our supporters
Dear all, I was away on July 8th when the news broke regarding the designation of the Leeds Heart Unit and I want to explain what the decision means to me personally and to all the staff here at CHSF. The Save Our Surgery (SOS) Campaign has made a fundamental...
Spend a penny, raise a pound for Keeping The Beat
We’ve seen some madcap fundraising ideas over the years... taking a bath in baked beans… marathon running in suits of armour… climbing the Three Peaks by moonlight. But how can a trip to the toilet raise money for our charitable cause? The people of Leeds will be...
Volunteers: can you donate your time?
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund are always looking for volunteers to raise awareness of congenital heart disease, fundraise or attend events across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We simply couldn't do what we do without your help. We are often described as a charity...
EVENTS
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...
SUPERHERO WALK: Hero Hall of Fame
After the success of last year's event, we bring you Virtual Superhero Walk 2021! For a second year our #SuperheroSquad don their masks and capes and journey 1km in their local area to support heart for life - with fancy dress strongly encouraged of course!Our heart...
VIRTUAL SUPERHERO WALK
Superheroes assemble! After the success of last year’s event, CHSF invite you take part in our Virtual Superhero Walk 2021! Grab your capes and join our 1km Virtual Superhero Walk. Suitable for all the family, to raise money to support hearts for life. This year's...
REAL STORIES
REAL STORIES: Watts Family’s Spooky Sponsored Walk
When Martin and Leanne Watts were told their son had a heart defect their world was turned upside down - only to be told a year later, his baby brother had CHD too. Eight years on, both boys have had open heart surgery and the whole family want to say thank you to the...
REAL STORIES: Bella’s new INR Kit #BecauseofYou
Because of you and your amazing fundraising, CHSF are able to fund INR home testing kits for our heart warriors. These kits reduce stress and allow a patient to test their blood levels themselves at home without missing school for hospital appointments.Rebecca tells...
Real Stories: Tom Sowerby
My name’s Tom. I had heart surgery at Leeds twice as a child, and on my 27th birthday I’ll be running a marathon to raise money for Children's Heart Surgery Fund. I'm looking to do it in a fast time and show the next generation of heart surgery children that the sky's...
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