CHI Estonian Visit to Cardiff, 2024

In June 2024, Dr Silvi Plado, Christina Lõokene (physiotherapy), and Elise Kukk (nurse) from Tallinn, and Dr Anneli Viidebaum, Kaari Kasper (nutritionist) and Katri Paavel (Nurse) from Tartu visited the Children’s Hospital for Wales in Cardiff for three days. The team flew to the UK on Sunday 2nd June, and were greeted by Tony Wolstenholme from Child Health International at …

CF treatment in Bulgaria is evolving rapidly

Varna, Bulgaria

A team from Southampton Children’s Hospital, including consultant Dr Julian Legg, physiotherapist Hannah Wilkins, and dietitian Sian Phillips, travelled to Varna, Bulgaria to participate in the national paediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) conference in May 2023. Their aim was to share their knowledge and connect with the Bulgarian CF team. The conference provided an important platform for discussing new developments in …

Wing walking CF Fundraiser

Harriet Bunn wing walking. Dress as Captain Marvel, strapped on top of a yellow biplane

Supporter Harriet Bunn did her epic wing walking challenge this month, dressed as Captain Marvel no less, to raise money for CHI and the Frimley Park Cystic Fibrosis unit. The Wing Walk was a thrilling experience that I can’t even put into words, made even more amazing knowing I have helped raise much needed money for two extremely well deserving …

Raising funds for Frimley Park CF unit and CHI

CHI supporter Harriet is doing a sponsored wing walk this June to raise awareness and funds to refurbish the inpatient rooms at Frimley Park Hospital and donate to CHI. In Harriet’s own words:I have Cystic Fibrosis (a life-limiting condition). My main centre of care is Frimley Park Hospital. Their inpatient rooms are in need of a refurb & this will …