SHARE YOUR STORY
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund exists to support local heart warriors and their families. There is no better way to explain our charity than using a powerful story – like yours.
Please share your experiences to help others realise they are not alone, and spread awareness of congenital heart disease and the pioneering work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit.
We promise to use your story to positively promote CHSF’s cause across the wider region.
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REAL STORIES
Vincent: Heart Month 2026
“Everyone was absolutely incredible supporting us through every hurdle - there certainly were a lot! “There is no way we would’ve gotten through it without the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund team."Mum Katie, from Bridlington, said: “When Vincent was 9 days old, we were...
Sienna | Heart Month 2026
From a prenatal diagnosis to multiple life-saving surgeries, this blog shares Sienna’s incredible journey with Hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) and the care that carried her through. It also highlights the vital support her family received from Children’s Heart...
Taking the plunge for Tommy
In May, heart mum Shannon will be taking on the Whitby Bungee Jump for CHSF - and she’s doing it for a reason very close to her heart. Her son Tommy who had his first heart surgery at 8 weeks old. "My son, Tommy, had a 6 hour open heart surgery at 8 weeks old due to...
Trustee Week: Introducing Ryan Wilkinson
Your name: Ryan Wilkinson Occupation: Tax Director @ BHP, Chartered AccountantsTell me about your heart hero: "My heart hero is Vinnie (my son) who is now aged 4 who was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Thankfully the condition is managed with medication, and no...
Trustee Week: Introducing Sophie Dunn
Your name: Sophie Dunn Occupation: Director of Sales, The MotoristTell us about your heart hero: "My son Leo is 4 years & 3 months and was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, with an additional VSD. Leo had his repair surgery just 11 days before his 1st Birthday....
Trustee Week: Introducing Jason King
Your name: Jason King Occupation: Group Head of People @ Westfield HealthTell 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 at 6...