Family Stories

Assisting families caring for a sick child is at the heart of everything we do. Our family stories below provide an insight into how essential support can make a huge difference to those who need it most.


Rowanna’s Surprise Holiday

Although she was tiny, no one suspected baby Rowanna was anything but healthy until at 8 weeks old she started to experience ‘startle reflex’. All Continue Reading

Olly’s Story

  Born with an undiagnosed chromosome disorder, Olly’s genetic makeup is unique. Although Olly came into the world prematurely, he was developing normally until a hernia was Continue Reading

It’s the small things that can make all the difference

Finn aged seven, lives with a complex heart condition and he has spent much of his short life in and out of hospital, undergoing multiple Continue Reading

Lara’s Story

Mum Charlie, experienced a difficult pregnancy and at 33 weeks, doctors picked up something unusual on a routine scan but were unsure what it was. Continue Reading

Karl’s Story

In the winter of 2019 Karl’s family were not unduly worried when he began coughing as they suspected it was just a common cold. It Continue Reading
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“22 miles onwards was a real test. I had to slow down and concentrate on self-preservation. Despite the heat, the crowds were amazing and really made a difference.”

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