Young Heart Hero 2025 – Orla Wray

At just one week old, Orla was diagnosed with double-outlet left ventricle (DOLV-fallot type), a rare congenital heart condition. Orla was transferred to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital where she underwent open heart surgery. She has been a vital part of Alder Hey’s innovative Little Hearts at Home digital monitoring programme – a platform designed to support families of children with complex heart needs. Now, as Alder Hey and BHF begin developing the next phase, The Parental Portal, Orla and her family will play a key role in shaping its future. This type of input ensures this technology truly meets the needs of families. With the support of BHF and Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Orla’s journey is a shining example of how compassion, courage, and collaboration can transform the future of children’s heart care. To find out more about the BHF Heart Hero Awards, please visit https://www.bhf.org.uk/heartheroes If you would like to help power our lifesaving research, please visit https://www.bhf.org.uk/hhadonate