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Stay updated with the latest news, events, and inspiring stories from our community. Here, we celebrate the incredible work being done to support children with heart conditions and their families. Join us as we share achievements, highlight our dedicated volunteers, and spread awareness about the vital mission of the Children’s Heart Association. Together, we can make a difference!
Week 9 – 26th December 2011
Got photos online showing what I've been up to.... here. This week at Alder Hey I met 2 families so was able to briefly talk to them. 1 family raised some funds for us but does not want to join just yet but know where we are and I gave her my tele number in case she...
Week 8 – 19th December 2011
Last week I worked today at Ormskirk market, what a disaster couldn't believe how empty it was and weather awful. 8 1/2 hrs today with travelling time. Sunday 18th December 2011 I am doing hook a duck at local school 5 hrs. Monday 19th December 2011 2 x pick ups in...
Val’s Secondment Diary
Val Frew, chair of the Alder Hey branch is currently on a 3 month secondment from work. During this time she is directing all her effort and energy to supporting the CHA. Read what she's been up to in her first 7 weeks on her blog at...
Week 7 – 12th December 2011
Just a reminder I am on hols this week. I still have a few things to do this week that were already in my diary so I will be doing them. Monday 12th December 2011 Tonight I have prize bingo. Saturday 17th December 2011 Awaiting confirmation if we have a book stall in...
Children’s Heart Association at Disney
For ten families their Christmas started early with a magical trip to Disneyland Paris, thanks to the Children’s Heart Association. On a cold and wet Friday morning the families met at Liverpool’s John Lennon airport to be treated like royalty thanks to Val and the...
Week 6 – 5th December 2011
Hope you are all well. I will start with our Euro Disney trip at the weekend. It was fantastic except for the cold and rain. We flew out Friday morning and it was good everyone showed up either early or right on time. We were met at the airport by an operations...
Week 5 – 28th November 2011
Well next week is both a busy week and a very exciting week. Monday 28th November 2011 We have charity shop. Thanks to everyone who has donated and keep any unwanted items comming. I will have the shop open Monday - Thursday. 9.30 - 4 (just 4 days, but on Thursday we...
Week 4 – 21st November 2011
Last Wednesday I was not able to do notice boards at Liverpool Alder Hey as Becky's husband called me Tuesday night to say she was sick and Becky had the material and I don't even live near her to pick up so we will arrange when she is better. Instead I met with Gill...
Week 3 – 14th November 2011
Monday 14 November 2011 Christmas Prize Bingo Food shopping, make sandwiches, etc., pick up people who don’t drive, then Prize Bingo 7.00 p.m. to around 9.30 p.m. then drop people off at home (around five hours). Tuesday 15 November 2011 Day off Wednesday 16 November...
Week 2 – 7th November 2011
Tuesday 8th November 2011 Just thought I would let you know I worked yesterday. Today I will have a look at the web to see about bus, etc. And jobs on my to do list. Wednesday 9th November 2011 I have a meeting 10.00 a.m. in Whiston as we have been invited to do a...
Week 1 – 1st November 2011
My secondment started 1st November and I had been looking forward to this for a good few weeks. On my very first day I had a meeting at Alder hey with Ian Atkinson manager of Cardiac, ICU, HDU, k2 and 01 clinic, Jamie Hester who is doing project work from Uni and...
Charitable secondment
Hello, My name is Val Frew and I work for More Than in Liverpool, part of the RSA Group. In summer 2011 a charitable secondment was announced and Vera Reynolds in my office came straight over to see me to make sure I was made aware of this as Vera thought it sounded...
Ticker Times
Latest version of our newsletter, the Ticker Times, is now available. Download from our website.
Lagan’s Foundation
Providing support and at home care to families with babies and children under the age of 5 diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects and / or feeding difficulties. Supported by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust - Cardiac and Gastroenterology Departments....
Results from study into NICE guidelines on prescribing antibiotics
Study into NICE guidelines on prescribing antibiotics to protect against infective endocarditis shows no significant increases in cases. The abstract concludes "Although this lends support to the guideline, ongoing data monitoring is needed to confirm this, and...
JustTextGiving by Vodafone
You can now donate quickly and easily to the Association by text message. Just text HART42 and amount to 70070. 100% of your donation goes to the Association and UK tax payers can GiftAid it which adds an extra 25% to your donation from the tax man. Download...
2011 Christmas Cards
Might seem a bit early but our 2011 Christmas Cards are now available. Get yours while stocks last. See www.heartchild.info/cards for more details.
Fundraising by SMS
Our Justgiving fundraisers can now receive donations to their fundraising page via text message, see https://www.heartchild.info/justtextgiving for more information.
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Safe and Sustainable
Make sure we don't lose the facilities at Alder Hey, attend the meeting on 9th May 2011. See Safe And Sustainable Meeting.