LATEST NEWS
A whole year of Arthur Yule…
It's been nearly a year since heart warrior Arthur underwent open heart surgery at Leeds. Today is his first birthday and his mummy and daddy look back at his journey so far... We found out during Arthur's routine 20-week scan at York Hospital that he had a heart...
“My scars are a piece of me and I’d be lost without them” Leigh Hilton
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...
Real Stories: George Hinkins
Heart Hero George has just undergone his third open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and his whole family can't wait for him to be home.We spoke to George's mum Jane about George's treatment, his CHD journey so far and how the family have been...
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
A Marathon in May
Heart Warrior Aoife and her sister Ellie set themselves a very big challenge last month when they chose to walk or run the length of a marathon over the month of May!We spoke to Ellie and Aoife's mum Jess about what inspired the girls to take on this challenge for...
VIRTUAL 10K
With so many sports events cancelled or postponed, CHSF invite you to be a part of our Virtual 10K team! As the Leeds 10k will not be going ahead on Sunday 5th July we want you to join #TeamCHSF and pledge to journey 10K in your local area.How will it work? Be ready...
Fundraiser of the Month: June 2020
Here we are in JUNE and with it we want to celebrate our brand new Fundraisers of the Month, The Dickie Family who stepped up to the challenge of climbing a mountain for CHSF...on their stairs at home! Evie Dickie is little over 3 months old but has already undergone...
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
VIRTUAL 10K
With so many sports events cancelled or postponed, CHSF invite you to be a part of our Virtual 10K team! As the Leeds 10k will not be going ahead on Sunday 5th July we want you to join #TeamCHSF and pledge to journey 10K in your local area.How will it work? Be ready...
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...
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
A whole year of Arthur Yule…
It's been nearly a year since heart warrior Arthur underwent open heart surgery at Leeds. Today is his first birthday and his mummy and daddy look back at his journey so far... We found out during Arthur's routine 20-week scan at York Hospital that he had a heart...
“My scars are a piece of me and I’d be lost without them” Leigh Hilton
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...
Real Stories: George Hinkins
Heart Hero George has just undergone his third open heart surgery at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and his whole family can't wait for him to be home.We spoke to George's mum Jane about George's treatment, his CHD journey so far and how the family have been...
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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