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LATEST NEWS
Olivia-Grace : World Down Syndrome Day
Did you know that 50% of babies born with Down Syndrome are also born with a congenital heart defect? Olivia-Grace had her first open heart surgery in 2021 aged six months old. Her mum Sharon told us all about the medical journey of heart hero daughter in this special...
Writing a will: Frequently asked questions
If you leave a gift in your will, we promise to develop and grow the work we do for babies, children, teenagers and adults affected by congenital heart disease in our region for generations to come. Legacy donations are absolutely crucial in ensuring our vital cause...
Arthur
Before he was born, Arthur from Rotherham was diagnosed with Hypoplastic right heart syndrome and RV coronary dependant circulation. As told by mum, Jessica, read about Arthur's journey so far and how his family have been supported by CHSF since day one...Mum,...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Fundraiser of the Month: Danny Hirst
Danny was born with a hole in his heart. This was monitored with no action needed until he was 11 when it was decided that the hole should be closed. Danny had his first open heart surgery in 2015. Further investigations revealed his aortic valve wasn't coping...
CORPORATE
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EVENTS
Fundraisers of the Month: March 2020
Nearly a month has passed and we are still on a #WearRedDay high at CHSF HQ! You well and truly painted the REGION red and raised superb awareness and funds for CHSF and congenital heart disease. February was so jam-packed full of amazing fundraisers that we couldn't...
Yorkshire Evening Post say “Have a Heart” for CHSF
We are hugely grateful to the Yorkshire Evening Post (YEP) for launching their 2020 "Have a Heart" campaign for CHSF! Here's a list of YEP campaign launch articles online, they are a great read!: Campaign Launch: read all about the YEP's backing of CHSF - and our...
Leeds heart nurse encourages fitness for charity in 2020
Heart theatre nurse Filipa Ferreira is encouraging everyone to take part in a charity fitness challenge to kick start the new decade. She took on a Portuguese coastal walk to Santiago de Compostela for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) late last year, and wants...
REAL STORIES
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...
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...
FAMILY
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