by CHSF | Nov 3, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Your name: Jason King Occupation: Group Head of People @ Westfield Health Tell me about your heart hero: “My heart hero is my daughter, Amelia, who is currently 18 months old. Amelia was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot before birth and had open heart surgery...
by CHSF | Oct 13, 2025 | COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Jess and Callum, parents to heart warrior Louie, organised a Family Fun Day in August this year August. To raise even more funds for CHSF, friends decided to also incorporate a sponsored bike ride too! Jess told us a bit more about Louie’s story and how it inspired...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
As part of our Because of Carin campaign, celebrating the incredible career of Carin van Doorn, Billy’s family share their memories of her support. Carin performed two life-saving heart surgeries on Billy – and their words show just how much her care and...
by CHSF | Oct 6, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Heart mum Charlotte found out at her 20-week scan that her little boy Seth had Transposition of the Great Arteries. Charlotte told us about Seth’s journey through treatment at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and how he is faring back home in Chesterfield. written by...
by CHSF | Sep 24, 2025 | LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Nelly was born in February 2024 after a ‘normal’ pregnancy, but within hours her parents were facing unexpected news. Now, one year after her open heart surgery she is celebrating her first “heartiversary” – Nelly is thriving, and her family have...
by CHSF | Sep 16, 2025 | Because Of Carin, LATEST NEWS, REAL STORIES
Louie’s journey through complex heart surgery has been nothing short of extraordinary. In this blog, Louie’s mum Emily shares the story of their time in hospital, the incredible care they received and the strength their family found through the toughest of...
