At Chuf, we know kindness comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s a donation, and sometimes it’s a small gift that brings comfort, distraction and a smile during a hospital stay.
While monetary donations are the most flexible way to support our work, as they allow us to respond quickly to the changing needs of children, families and staff, we are always incredibly grateful for gifts that help brighten the ward.
Toys, activities and small treats can make a huge difference for children receiving heart care, helping to brighten difficult days, celebrate special moments and bring a little joy to the ward.
To make donating easier, we have created two Chuf Amazon Wish Lists, each supporting a different area of our work across the Children’s Heart Unit. These lists highlight some of the items that are particularly helpful, but they are not a definitive list, and we gratefully receive many other donations throughout the year.
Help us bring a smile to our Heart Heroes.
Items donated through this Wish List help us provide toys, activities and comfort items for children on the ward all year round. These gifts can help distract children during treatment, celebrate special moments such as birthdays, and make hospital stays a little brighter.
Your kindness helps ensure that children receiving heart care always have something to lift their spirits.
We are also currently growing support for our Wellbeing Wednesday Trolley.
Each month the trolley visits the Children’s Heart Unit, sharing small treats, activities and wellbeing items with families and the incredible NHS staff who care for our Heart Heroes. These small gestures help create moments of comfort, appreciation and positivity during what can often be difficult hospital days.
Items from this Wish List help us keep the trolley stocked throughout the year.
Shop the Chuf Wellbeing Wednesday Wish List
If you would like to support the trolley or get involved with Wellbeing Wednesday, please get in touch, your kindness can help brighten someone’s hospital day
If you would like to donate physical items outside of the Wish Lists, please get in touch first so we can confirm current ward needs and arrange the best way to receive your donation.
❤️ Email: info@chuf.org.uk
Our team are always happy to chat through any donation ideas or gifts you would like to provide.
To help keep children safe and ensure items can be used on the wards, please follow these simple guidelines:
All items must be brand new and in their original packaging
Please do not wrap gifts, as they need to be checked before being given to children
Children supported by Chuf range from newborn babies through to teenagers, so a variety of gifts is always appreciated
donated to support the Childrens Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital
Children's Heart Unit Fund - Chuf
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William Street
Gateshead
NE10 0JP
Tel: 0191 281 3166
Email: info@chuf.org.uk
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