Sharing best practice for cystic fibrosis care
We had three fantastic runners who completed The Big Half 2024 for us on Sunday 1st of September. Between them they raised a very impressive £1,591 for the charity, and we are all hugely grateful for their incredible efforts and of course to all their sponsors. For anyone who doesn’t know, the run goes from Tower Bridge in London to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In Memoriam of Child Health International President, Dr Chris Rolles
A big thumbs up, thank you and congratulations to Laurie Ridgway who completed the Big Half in London on 4th September in 2 hours, 15 minutes and 55 seconds. A long time supporter of Child Health International, Laurie has once again pulled out all stops in his efforts to raise money for the charity his late grandfather founded. It’s not …
Child Health International welcomes new Patron, Professor Gary James Connett MB, ChB FRCPCH, MD
Whilst we remain an apolitical charity, focused on improving the lives of children and young adults living with cystic fibrosis (CF), regardless of where they live, it is with deep regret that Child Health International has had to suspend collaboration with our colleagues in the Russian Federation. This is for the safety of all concerned. Whilst the invasion of Ukraine …
Child Health International works with cystic fibrosis specialists to produce free master classes in CF physiotherapy