Feel Good Friday

A special Feel Good Friday today as one of our young members, Colbie-Kate (12, PA) has written a brilliant blog post for LHM about what it's like having half a heart. (As part of our Handmade Hearts series, LHM’s young members talk about life with half a heart. To learn more about Handmade Hearts, click here.)

Colbie-Kate has written a great blog about why young people with half a heart should celebrate who they are and be happy.

"Just recently I moved to secondary school where I had to get an electric wheelchair because the school's just so big. I never had to use a wheelchair in the past, so it was hard but I wanted a good education. Yeah, people were mean, but I told someone and it was sorted, and now I am in Secondary school and yeah, it’s strange, but it’s what’s going to help, and I’m proud of myself for giving in and using it, but now it feels normal. "

Click here to read it in full.

You can help LHM to continue supporting children and young adults with half a heart this October by making your very own #handmadehearts. For more info on how to get involved click here. Make, Bake, Sew and Sell for children with Handmade Hearts. To donate to LHM please text MADE14 followed by a £ and the amount to 70070.

Feel Good Friday

A special Feel Good Friday today as one of our young members, Evie (18, HLHS) has written a brilliant blog post for LHM about what it's like having half a heart. (As part of our Handmade Hearts series, LHM’s young members talk about life with half a heart. To learn more about Handmade Hearts, click here.)

Evie has written a great blog about her life with half a heart - she talks about her hopes for University, having a social life, keeping up with friends, telling people about her condition, and why she's grateful for her handmade heart.

"Having a handmade heart obviously has its ups and downs when trying to live a normal lifestyle. Being a teenager I of course love to socialise and especially enjoy a good gathering with my girls. But of course I have limitations unlike my friends. I do find it hard when I see my friends drinking and knowing that I can’t join in to the extent that they do it. But I also find it absolutely hilarious watching them throughout the night when I’m the only sober one."

Click here to read it in full.

You can help LHM to continue supporting children and young adults with half a heart this October by making your very own #handmadehearts. For more info on how to get involved click here. Make, Bake, Sew and Sell for children with Handmade Hearts. To donate to LHM please text MADE14 followed by a £ and the amount to 70070.

Feel Good Friday

A special Feel Good Friday today as one of our young members, Sarah (21, HLHS) has written a brilliant blog post for LHM about what it's like having half a heart. (As part of our Handmade Hearts series, LHM’s young members talk about life with half a heart. To learn more about Handmade Hearts, click here.)

Sarah is a singer songwriter, who would love to travel and see the world. She talks about growing up as one of the oldest people with HLHS and the many hurdles she's had to overcome. Make sure to check out her YouTube channel - SarahAndTheRedGuitar!

"Life is tough for anyone these days.  I am nearly 22 and for 20 of those years my family and I have had the support of Little Hearts Matters.  I have been proud to represent the charity on many occasions, including the House of Lords and have even been on local TV on the politics show.

When I was younger I felt very much alone with my heart condition but then when we went on the activity weekends with LHM I realised I was not alone. There were other children with scars like mine! My parents have the motto “Take each day as it comes and live each day to the full” – I have every intention of doing that!"

Click here to read it in full.

You can help LHM to continue supporting children and young adults with half a heart this October by making your very own #handmadehearts. For more info on how to get involved click here. Make, Bake, Sew and Sell for children with Handmade Hearts. To donate to LHM please text MADE14 followed by a £ and the amount to 70070.

Feel Good Friday

A special Feel Good Friday today as one of our young members, Amy (15, HLHS) has written a brilliant blog post for LHM about what it's like having half a heart. (As part of our Handmade Hearts series, LHM’s young members talk about life with half a heart. To learn more about Handmade Hearts, click here.)

Amy is at secondary school studying for her final year of GCSEs. In the latest Handmade Hearts blog post she talks about early life with half a heart and how she copes at secondary school. Thank you for this lovely contribution Amy!

"I am now studying my GCSE final year and although I do find some subjects, particularly Math’s and Science, hard, it isn’t all bad.  I do have to be careful not to do too much and sleepovers and parties are rare but I have great friends and a loving family around who I know will always support me (whatever happens).  My future is uncertain but I know that the Doctors are amazing. Good advice is to take each day as it comes and live each day to its full!"

Click here to read it in full.

You can help LHM to continue supporting children and young adults with half a heart this October by making your very own #handmadehearts. For more info on how to get involved click here. Make, Bake, Sew and Sell for children with Handmade Hearts. To donate to LHM please text MADE14 followed by a £ and the amount to 70070.