1st September 2025 – 12pm
Family & Youth Support Worker Lucy is ready to clock up her steps this month! First trip to the hospital visiting families today should add a fair few steps to the tracker and kick off her challenge! Well done Lu 👏👏
6th August – 4pm
July 2025
We’re putting the finishing touches on the event, we’ll be ready to launch very soon! Sign up for STEPtember here.
What is STEPtember?
1 in 125 babies are born with heart disease. Join us for STEPtember, a month-long challenge to walk 125km and raise £125 or more.
Whether you’re pacing the pavements, hitting the hills, or simply walking to work – every step you take enables local children, adults and families affected by congenital heart disease to live empowered lives.
Will you #StepUpForCHSF this September?
Nelly’s Grand Year
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Have a GRAND 2026
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Great North Run
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