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8 great things about our Free Wills service! #WorldOctopusDay

8 great things about our Free Wills service! #WorldOctopusDay

It’s World Octopus Day today, we’re not squid-ding! Get your affairs in order with a helping hand (or eight!) from CHSF and Octopus Legacy! In honour of World Octopus Day, we’re diving deep into 8 great reasons to ink your will for free...IT'S FREEIt costs absolutely...

Game4Hearts: Jessica

Game4Hearts: Jessica

Jessica was born with a hole in her heart and had open heart surgery when she was 8 years old. During her time in hospital, gaming provided a huge relief, joy and distraction from her treatment and continues to play a big part in her life.In 2021, Jessica decided to...

Game4Hearts

Game4Hearts

We're calling for all gamers, from novice to expert, to join our Game4Hearts virtual challenge to raise vital funds for CHSF this November.As the nights get darker and we get closer to the cosy winter season, we are asking supporters to ‘Game4Hearts’ this November by...

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING

A Marathon in May

A Marathon in May

Heart Warrior Aoife and her sister Ellie set themselves a very big challenge last month when they chose to walk or run the length of a marathon over the month of May!We spoke to Ellie and Aoife's mum Jess about what inspired the girls to take on this challenge for...

Fundraiser of the Month: June 2020

Fundraiser of the Month: June 2020

Here we are in JUNE and with it we want to celebrate our brand new Fundraisers of the Month, The Dickie Family who stepped up to the challenge of climbing a mountain for CHSF...on their stairs at home! Evie Dickie is little over 3 months old but has already undergone...

“What a challenging irony!”

“What a challenging irony!”

When Jeremy and Harri embarked on a 250 mile ‘Cyclimb’ to raise money for two heart charities, there is no way they could have anticipated that one of them would have cardiac troubles of their own… With us all locked down and lots of time on our hands, our minds...

CORPORATE

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EVENTS

Take on the Red Mile this Wear Red Day

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

Yorkshire Marathon

About Yorkshire Marathon18th October 2026 Registration fee: £35Fundraising pledge: £400 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 of all...

Great North Swim

Great North Swim

About the Great North Swim9th - 11th June With six different open water swimming distances to suit all ages, abilities and experiences; whether you’re a veteran open water swimmer or you’re looking to try something new, there’s an option to suit. Dive into nature and...

REAL STORIES

Warrior Wednesday: Lacia

Warrior Wednesday: Lacia

Due to be born in Hull, Lacia-Blu would need open heart surgery at Leeds in her first few days of life in order to survive. Heart mummy Jodie tells us all about her daughter's amazing journey so far with congenital heart disease.Mum Jodie writes... I first found out I...

ALAYNA

ALAYNA

Alayna was born with multiple, life-threatening heart conditions. At just 8 months old, she had her first heart operation at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. Although this was a success, the doctors knew she would need a more complicated surgery when she was older....

#WarriorWednesday: Alfie

#WarriorWednesday: Alfie

Heart warrior ALFIE was only two days old went he was blue-lighted to Leeds after a routine check with his paediatrician. 11 months on, mum Kirsty tells us all about their family's stay in hospital during the pandemic and how Children's Heart Surgery Fund have been...

FAMILY

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WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED

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LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT

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Whatever you can give will make a huge difference!

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