CHUF
CHUF's vision is to support pioneering services that positively impact heart families, to inspire hope & enable Heart Heroes to reach their full potential.
We achieve this by supporting the Children's Heart Unit at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, by raising vital funds for equipment, facilities, aftercare, salaries & research. The Unit is 1 of only 2 paediatric heart transplant units in the UK & is the only unit equipped for the most complex cases; treating over 4,000 per year. Additionally, CHUF supports 6 other hospitals in the vast Northern region, so Heart Heroes can access treatment closer to home.
CHUF's charitable activities go beyond just providing medical equipment & specialist personnel; we provide holistic care to Heart families-offering opportunities that allow patients to have better experiences, create positive memories, develop their skills & realise their potential. *Heart Heroes are babies, children & young people with heart conditions & adults with conditions acquired in childhood.