News
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!
Thank you
The Association would like to thank our fundraisers Rob Nickson, Kerry Mabley and Anthony Bangay. Rob raised over £400 for the Association. Kerry and Anthony raised over £870 and £300 respectively by competing in the Reading Half-Marathon.
With sadness
We regret to announce the death of Angela McGahon. Angela was a good friend and supporter of the Association and was National Treasurer for over twelve years. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to her husband Michael, son Jack and all her family and friends.
Thank you
Congratulations to our recent fundraisers. Pete and Jane Ashcroft who took part in this year's Barcelona marathon. They finished in 4 hours and 22 mins and 4 hours and 33 mins respectively. Thank you to Pete, Jane and their sponsors who raised over £1,820 (inc Gift...
In memory of…
Thank you to the family and friends of Caleb Kennedy. Sadly, Caleb died from a severe heart problem at the end of 2005 however Caleb's family set up a page on Justgiving so they could help other people in similar situations. £2,065 was donated and with the Gift Aid, a...
Spinathon
A big thank you to Katie Edwards and all those who took part in the charity Spinathon at LA Fitness Northfield in Birmingham. The event was a great success and has raised over £1500 for the Association. It certainly looked like hard work but well done to you all.
Thank You to our Fundraisers
A big thank you to all of you who support the Association every day by raising funds, provide assistance at events and help us get our name and services out to those who need it. Special thanks to a couple of recent fundraisers on our Justgiving pages. Rosie...
Children’s Heart Week 2006
February 12th 2006 saw the beginning of Children's Heart Week. The www.childrens-heart-fed.org.uk and its member groups, including the Children's Heart Association organised a week of exciting events to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of heart children...
The Grim Challenge 2005
Thank you to Kevin and Barry Wilkinson who have again been raising funds and awareness for the Association. In December 2005 they took part in the Grim Challenge, a gruelling 8 mile off-road challenge. You can visit their website atwww.stacey-louise.co.uk. Photos...
Children’s Heart Federation
The Children's Heart Federation (CHF) brings together groups across Britain and Ireland so that they can share problems, ideas, approaches and educational materials designed to help heart children. www.chfed.org.uk
Jodrell Bank Trip
Members of the Association joined each other at Jodrell Bank observatory near Mancheser on the 12th November. It was a very enjoyable day. It was cold but bright and sunny on Saturday, 12th November for our Children's Heart Association trip to Jodrell Bank. The...
Alder Hey Newsletter
Want to know what Liverpool branch has been up to the last few months? The latest issue of the branch newsletter is now available in the downloads section (document ID CHA40-0007). See Downloads.
Online Shop
Together with buy.at we have launched a webshop. You can choose from over 80 retailers and by purchasing through our webshop the Association receives commission on the purchase. You pay exactly the same price as if you'd gone directly - so there's no excuse! In the...
A New Beginning
On the 1st October 2005, the Association for Children with Heart Disorders has relaunched itself as the Children's Heart Association. We have a new name, new logo and new website. For more information, please see A New Beginning.
The Great North Run – Newcastle
We were saddened to hear about the loss of Stacey-Louise who died due to congenital heart disease on 15th August 2005. Friends and family of Stacey-Louise decided to take part in the Great North Run to raise money for LGI, where she was treated, and for our...
Jill Butterworth
There's an article about Jill on the Rochdale Observer website. It can be found here:http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/news/index/articles/article_id=21994.html
Just Giving
The Association has teamed up with JustGiving.com. For more information see JustGiving and the Association.
Flora London Marathon
Thank you to Jill Butterworth. Jill is running in this year's Flora London Marathon and has nominated our Association as her charity. If you would like to sponsor Jill then please visit her sponsorship page athttp://www.justgiving.com/closetomyheart.
Oldham and Tameside Christmas Meal
This year, the Oldham and Tameside branch went to the Bluebell Centre near Hyde. The food was excellent and is recommended.
Manchester Christmas Party
In the end, the Manchester Christmas Party did not go ahead. However, instead the Association organised a trip to the Lowry Theatre to see a pantomime. A great time was had by all.
Street Collections
A collection organised by the Alder Hey branch on the streets of Ormskirk raised £150. Two collections in Liverpool in December raised over £1300 and another collection is planned for Saturday 12th February.