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LATEST NEWS
Georgie shadows Lucy, Family Support Youth Worker
written by Georgie Abbott “Ready, Steady, Go, Hello” is a national programme our CHSF Family Support Worker, Lucy McMahon, has been telling me we are working towards implementing to help our young heart warriors as they navigate their cardiac care pathways. And...
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...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: Filipa Ferreira
To kick off 2020, we are incredibly proud to announce the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit's very own Filipa Ferreira as January's Fundraiser of the Month. Based mainly in our new Hybrid Theatre, Filipa is a nurse who works in the Cath Labs team at Leeds Children's...
Heart mum encourages charity donations over Christmas
A Yorkshire mum is encouraging local supporters to remember young heart patients from the region who are spending Christmas in the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. She is endorsing a festive fundraising campaign to accrue vital donations for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund...
#FundraisingFriday: December 13
After finding out his granddaughter, Emilia, had a serious congenital heart defect, Mick Dunderdale started to think about ways he could raise funds to thank those who saved her life. He chose...BANGER RACING!Halloween Banger MeetingEddie Wright Raceway Emilia's...
CORPORATE
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EVENTS
Thank you skydivers!
On Saturday 15th September 14 brave supporters took to the skies and jumped out of a plane at 15,000 ft for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Wow! We are so grateful for their amazing support! Give them all a round of applause! Emma Bramley Emma said: I was so glad I was...
Countess of Wessex Officially Opens New Children’s Hybrid Theatre at Leeds Children’s Hospital
Yesterday Leeds Children’s Hospital were delighted to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex to officially open the brand new Cardiac and MRI Hybrid Suite funded by Children’s Heart Surgery Fund and Leeds Cares. This was made possible because of your generous donations...
Wear Red Day 2019: Press Round-up
Here’s just some of the brilliant press coverage we received around this year’s Wear Red Day! Metro newspaper 3 half-page “Wear Red for Ruby” articles in the run-up to Wear Red Day (see above) Leeds Yorkshire Evening Post Brave Ruby is joined by Leeds United’s Stuart...
REAL STORIES
Ethan’s Story: #BecauseOfYou
This year, we are celebrating our 30th anniversary - we can only do we what do Because Of You. We have been asking you to share your stories to help us celebrate those who inspired you to become involved in Children's Heart Surgery Fund. Marc Blackburn takes us...
Francesca’s Story – #BecauseOfYou
Francesca was treated at the old Killingbeck Hospital 30 years ago. As we are also celebrating our 30th anniversary - we wanted to share Francesca's journey, from childhood to present day. Age: 35 From: Hull CHD: Septal Defect "I was born with CHD (Congenital Heart...
Jaxon Heard
On their 20-week scan at their local hospital in Rotherham, Jaxon's family were told there was a problem with his heart. They found out he had HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome) and had 3 options: 1. Terminate the pregnancy 2. Go down the surgery route 3. Comfort...
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LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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