Support ‘Wear Red Day’ on Friday 28th February and raise vital funds for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund is rallying the community once again with its impactful ‘Wear Red Day’, an annual event designed to raise awareness and funds for children undergoing heart surgery. This vibrant initiative calls on schools, businesses, and individuals throughout Leeds and beyond to don red attire in a show of support and solidarity for young heart patients and their families. ‘Wear Red Day’ is more than just an awareness campaign; it’s a community effort that brings together people from all sectors to contribute to a vital cause.
Participants are encouraged to wear red and use social media to share their participation using the hashtag #WearRedDay, effectively broadening the reach and impact of the campaign. This simple act of wearing red serves as a powerful visual symbol of communal support and helps to spread critical awareness about pediatric heart conditions.
The funds raised during ‘Wear Red Day’ are crucial for the Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. They help finance advanced medical equipment, vital research, family support services, and the training of specialists at the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit. This unit is one of the leading facilities in the UK, dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children with heart conditions. Every donation, big or small, contributes significantly towards enhancing these life-saving services.
Across Leeds, ‘Wear Red Day’ is marked by various activities and events that engage community members and boost fundraising efforts. Schools may host red-themed non-uniform days, while businesses often participate by holding special events or fundraisers within their organizations. Community groups and individuals also get involved by organizing bake sales, sponsored walks, or red-themed parties, all in the spirit of supporting this important cause.
Central to ‘Wear Red Day’ are the stories of resilience and courage from the young patients and their families who have been supported by the Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. These personal stories and testimonials highlight the profound impact of the community’s contributions, providing both motivation and a personal connection to the cause.
Everyone in Leeds and the surrounding areas is encouraged to participate in ‘Wear Red Day’. By simply wearing red, organizing a fundraising event, or volunteering, you can make a significant difference in the lives of children facing heart surgeries. Working alongside the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds General Infirmary, we are funded by generous donations from the general public, our corporate supporters and by the amazing efforts of our fundraisers. We’re only able to help ‘Because of Your‘ support.
DONATE BY TEXT: To support Wear Red Day by text message, text CHSFWRD (plus any amount up to 20) to 70085. Make a Donation at www.justgiving.com
To give £5 text: CHSFWRD 5 to 70085
To give £10 text: CHSFWRD 10 to 70085
To give £15 text: CHSFWRD 15 to 70085
To give £20 text: CHSFWRD 20 to 70085
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve been able to approve funding for projects totalling millions of pounds in recent years. Rock the Red on Friday 28th February to help us raise vital awareness of congenital heart disease in our region and much-needed funds for local heart warriors and their families:
- Facebook: facebook.com/ChildrensHeartSurgeryFund
- 𝕏: x.com/CHSurgeryFund
- CHSF website: chsf.org.uk
- JustGiving: www.justgiving.com/chsf
- Bank transfer: Virgin Money Sort code: 05-04-14 Account number: 24204715 (Please use your “SURNAME” followed by “WRD” as a reference)
- Cheques to: Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, Suite B5, Joseph’s Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds, LS3 1AB.
Our vision is to support hearts for life and our mission is to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in becoming a world class centre of excellence – by providing the funding and resources needed to care for a patient’s heart, mind, family and future.
Don’t forget to share photos of your Wear Red Day fun with us on social media, using the hashtag #WearRedDay or email your photos to us at info@chsf.org.uk
THANK YOU 
