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“If you ask me what is my best feature, I would tell you it’s my scars.” Leigh’s Story
After being born with a heart defect and battling paralysis, heart hero Leigh reflects on his journey with CHD so far as he looks forward into fatherhood... On the 6th September 1985 I was born in Harrogate with no concern. Me and my mum went back to the maternity...
Dad-of-two who had a cardiac arrest while out running pays tribute to his life-savers
Yorkshire Post Monday 25 May 2020 By Joanna Wardill A dad-of-two who was brought back from the brink of death after suffering a cardiac arrest while out running has paid tribute to the "outstanding" medics who helped save his life along with a hero passerby....
“What a challenging irony!”
When Jeremy and Harri embarked on a 250 mile ‘Cyclimb’ to raise money for two heart charities, there is no way they could have anticipated that one of them would have cardiac troubles of their own… With us all locked down and lots of time on our hands, our minds...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
“What a challenging irony!”
When Jeremy and Harri embarked on a 250 mile ‘Cyclimb’ to raise money for two heart charities, there is no way they could have anticipated that one of them would have cardiac troubles of their own… With us all locked down and lots of time on our hands, our minds...
Bears in memory of heart warrior Lucas Brook
Heart Dad Simon Tewson applied for a grant from Sheffield Mutual in memory of his heart warrior Lucas Brook, to help bring Katie Bear to more heart warriors after surgery... Simon said: Lucas Brook Tewson was born with a complex type of congenital heart disease known...
Fundraiser of the Month May 2020
As we reach a new month, MAY we say a huge well done and thank you to the Dixon and Mantle families for all their fundraising! Both families have a child who has been treated at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and they wanted to do something to give back and say thank...
CORPORATE
Bears in memory of heart warrior Lucas Brook
Heart Dad Simon Tewson applied for a grant from Sheffield Mutual in memory of his heart warrior Lucas Brook, to help bring Katie Bear to more heart warriors after surgery... Simon said: Lucas Brook Tewson was born with a complex type of congenital heart disease known...
Yorkshire Evening Post say “Have a Heart” for CHSF
We are hugely grateful to the Yorkshire Evening Post (YEP) for launching their 2020 "Have a Heart" campaign for CHSF! Here's a list of YEP campaign launch articles online, they are a great read!: Campaign Launch: read all about the YEP's backing of CHSF - and our...
Morrisons Foundation puts Children’s Charity at its Heart
The Morrisons Foundation is delighted to support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, a charity that provides invaluable support to the work of the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, its patients and families. The support from the Morrisons Foundation has funded a...
EVENTS
Bank Holiday Biscuit Bake-off
It's the last bank holiday for a while and that definitely calls for a tasty treat! Keep the munchies at bay this Monday and bake along with Katie Bear! STEP 1 BAKE Get the rolling pin out and turn the oven on. Our recipe below only uses three ingredients and is...
VIRTUAL CHALLENGE EVENTS
Fundraising challenges you can do at home.As we adjust to disruptions to our routines and spend more time at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, here are some great new home-based fundraising challenges. Keep yourself healthy at home while you are social distancing...
Fundraisers of the Month: March 2020
Nearly a month has passed and we are still on a #WearRedDay high at CHSF HQ! You well and truly painted the REGION red and raised superb awareness and funds for CHSF and congenital heart disease. February was so jam-packed full of amazing fundraisers that we couldn't...
JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
WE NEED YOUR HELP: Oral Health Project
My name is Jenny Owen and I work in the School of Dentistry at the University of Leeds as a dental therapist. I would like to find out how we can support families of children with long-term medical conditions to look after their child’s teeth. I would like to...
Can you help CHSF on 6th December?
Join our xmas collection! It will soon be that time again when we look for donations as Leeds gets busier with Christmas shoppers. We are looking for volunteers to come and help us out at our Christmas Collection on Friday 6th December 2019 at Leeds Train Station....
Volunteers: can you donate your time?
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund are always looking for volunteers to raise awareness of congenital heart disease, fundraise or attend events across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We simply couldn't do what we do without your help. We are often described as a charity...
REAL STORIES
“If you ask me what is my best feature, I would tell you it’s my scars.” Leigh’s Story
After being born with a heart defect and battling paralysis, heart hero Leigh reflects on his journey with CHD so far as he looks forward into fatherhood... On the 6th September 1985 I was born in Harrogate with no concern. Me and my mum went back to the maternity...
Sally turns 18!
After having open heart surgery at just 18 days old, heart hero Sally turns 18 today! She wanted to tell you about her heart journey so far to give hope and inspire younger heart warriors. Hi I’m Sally and today I turned 18!! I was born with a large VSD and...
“It was the first time we actually felt like a family, with nothing holding us back”
Heart mum, Jade, never thought she'd be the one up dancing but the Over The Wall family camp soon helped her leave all her worries behind! Last September, Jade and her family attended our two night residential activity camp specifically designed with heart families in...
WHAT YOU’VE FUNDED
Home delivery for adult heart patient!
Adult heart hero Daniel needs to regularly test his blood because of his heart condition. Thanks to your funding he can now do this in the comfort of his own home! Despite our name, CHSF also fund the adult CHD service as well as babies and children. CHSF Trustee and...
“It was the first time we actually felt like a family, with nothing holding us back”
Heart mum, Jade, never thought she'd be the one up dancing but the Over The Wall family camp soon helped her leave all her worries behind! Last September, Jade and her family attended our two night residential activity camp specifically designed with heart families in...
Bedside TVs for the Heart Ward!
The children’s cardiac ward now have 13 brand new bedside TVs thanks to your amazing fundraising! The TVs are a welcome distraction and a way to de-stress for children recovering from or awaiting surgery. Mum Laura Fletcher and daughter Ava who has been recovering in...
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