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LATEST NEWS
The Story of Gracie Mae Rengger
Written by mum Jessica Gracie was born on the 30th September 2022, weighing 6lb 4oz and this is where our journey began... Within 72 hours of Gracie being born and spending time on NICU, we found out Gracie had Tetralogy of fallot, VSD and an ASD, which is all...
Fundraiser of the Month: Family and Friends of Gracie Mae Rengger
Heart warrior Gracie-Mae’s family have been fundraising for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund since she came to Leeds for treatment last year, and in her memory since she sadly passed away in September 2023. They completed the CHSF Superhero Walk in early September and...
Our second stay in CHSF accommodation
The parent accommodation which CHSF funds thanks to your donations is crucially important, and with your help we can keep offering families this respite. Heart mum Tamra lives in Malton, and returned home with heart hero Finley just days before Christmas last year....
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: Travis’ Heart Day / Hayley’s Wish
Although very sad, December's Fundraiser of the Month story is an incredible example of how family and friends can come together when faced with adversity and do something amazing. We spoke to Travis' dad, Ben, about celebrating his son's heart anniversary and how he...
#FundraisingFriday: December 6
Our supporters really are the bee knees. This Fundraising Friday we celebrate the amazing heart warrior Minnie and her amazing friends and family as well as Kady, who tells us just how easy it is to set up a Facebook Fundraiser for CHSF...Minnie Mac's Fundraiser...
#CharityTuesday: Harden Brownies
A trio of dedicated Brownies raise valuable funds for CHSF! Abby, Lauren and Lottie are members of the Harden Brownies. The brownie leaders wanted the girls to achieve their fundraiser badge and they had the freedom to do this for any charity. The girls were in no...
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EVENTS
Calling all VOLUNTEERS
With the festive season approaching we are well underway with organising this year’s Christmas events. If you could spare an hour or two and want to give something back, find out how you can donate your time and talents to CHSF this holiday season. Sun 9 Dec Christmas...
Wear Red Day Press Round-up
Here’s a round-up of some of the brilliant newspaper and TV coverage we received around this year’s Wear Red Day. York Press York Press produced two amazing pieces about baby Jude, who has been in hospital for 7 months since birth and was just about to receive his...
Askern Music Fest is partnering with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is proud to announce a partnership with Askern Music Festival. This family-friendly festival is in its 3rd year, after hosting the chart-topping Pigeon Detectives in 2017. CEO Sharon Coyle said: We’re thrilled that Askern Music Festival...
REAL STORIES
Albie Carroll
Albie Carroll, one, from Bingley, West Yorkshire was born with four holes in the heart, coarctation of the aorta and slight hypoplastic left heart. He was diagnosed with congenital heart disease when he was eight weeks old. At eight weeks old, Albie was rushed to the...
Jessica Mitchelmore
Jessica was diagnosed with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) at 7 months old after her GP detected a heart murmur. After numerous appointments and discussions with specialists, the decision was made that Jessica would need open heart surgery to correct the hole in her...
Hugo Henry Hides
Hugo was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries and ventricle septal defect while his mum, Toni, was pregnant. When Hugo was born, surgery was scheduled for when he was 8 days old. Toni says: The day of surgery was the longest day of our lives. Even...
FAMILY
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LEEDS CONGENITAL HEART UNIT
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JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
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