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?

Great North Swim

Great North Swim

About the Great North Swim9th - 11th June With six different open water swimming distances to suit all ages, abilities and experiences; whether you’re a veteran open water swimmer or you’re looking to try something new, there’s an option to suit. Dive into nature and...

Marathon In May

Marathon In May

Join #TeamCHSF and walk, run or cycle a marathon in May! Getting involved couldn't be simpler - take on the distance of a marathon (that's 26.2 miles) during the month of May.How can I take part? Walk, run or cycle a couple of miles each day during May until you hit...

Climb a Mountain in March

Climb a Mountain in March

Climb the stairs in your home enough times to scale the height of a famous mountain! Step up to the challenge and raise funds for Children's Heart Surgery Fund. Sign up for free Choose your mountain to climb Measure the height of your stairs (to work out how many...