January 2026

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?

Inflatable 5K for Mabel

Inflatable 5K for Mabel

Leah and Brad found out the 20 week scan that their daughter, Mabel, had Coarctation of the aorta, a large Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a smaller left side of the heart. She had open heart surgery at five days old. Now Mabel's family are taking on the Leeds...

100km for Matilda

100km for Matilda

Heart mum Danielle shares her experience of daughter Matilda’s heart condition – from diagnosis at 20 weeks to the time they spent at Leeds General Infirmary and once home. She’s now taking on a 100km Ultra Challenge to give something back to CHSF after the support...

Zip the Cow: Zip Line challenge

Zip the Cow: Zip Line challenge

About Zip the CowSaturday 11th July 2026, 11:30am Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks [Google maps] All CHSF zip line participants will zip as a team at the allocated time slot of 11.30am Join the CHSF team and glide across the stunning scenery of Ilkley Moor between the...