When Lennon died, we just needed a bit of time
We had ten happy years with Lennon. A short lifetime packed with precious memories. Right...
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Family stories
99,000 children and young people are living in the UK with health conditions that are life-limiting or life-threatening – and the number is rising. Meet some of the families we support.
Kacper dreamed of wearing a suit
When Kacper died, his parents wanted to focus on saying goodbye without being forced to worry about money. In 2017, Kacper’s parents heard the devastating news that their boy had a type of cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. “It seemed to...
Jack’s story: Right here, right now
Another hour, another day, another night of lockdown completed. We have measured our time this...
Special Christmas moments
Aimee experiences her first Christmas dinner
Alfie’s story: Lighting up the room
Alfie is six-years-old and very affectionate. He loves to sit and stroke your face. He’ll...
Violet’s story: 11 days with my baby girl
Some parents don’t get a whole lifetime with their child. Sophie only had 11 days....
Dan and Elisa’s story: a short breaks lifeline
Elisa’s dad Dan gave up his career to become her full-time carer after she was...
Noah’s Story: Finding that missing jigsaw piece
Noah’s epilepsy got so bad during the Coronavirus lockdown that he nearly died. His mum...
This is. . . Cecelia’s story
When one-year-old Cecelia was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition, her parents, James and Esme, were...
