Osian’s Story: “Sometimes I think he was looking directly into your soul”
“Osian was full of joy and magic, and that is how we will always remember...
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.
Abbie’s story: “It’s so nice knowing she’s safe and happy. It means I can relax.”
For mum Lisa, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has been an “absolute saviour” for her whole family. When her daughter Abbie was born, mum Lisa didn’t know that in just six months’ time, they would find themselves in intensive care...
Libby’s story: Our hospice is a massive part of our lives
On Friday 22 September, a team of tenacious trekkers set off on an epic fundraising...
Dylan’s story: Priceless
Dylan was born with Scimitar Syndrome. His mum Helene discusses life with her special boy...
Logan-Ann’s story: “We have to take it day by day because we don’t know how long we’ll have her for”
At her ten-week scan, doctors told mum-to-be-Emma that they had some concerns over the health...
Tilly’s story: “Together for Short Lives made me feel brave again”
This is Dee’s story Dee is mum to Tilly, who has Rett syndrome. “When Tilly...
Arjun’s story: “We heard one cry, and then he was silent forever”
Told by his mum Manraj... "After Arjun was born he didn’t cry. It was like...
Amber-May’s story: Our fight had just begun
Amber-May had Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and complex medical needs throughout her short life. Her mum...
Britt’s story: “I was broken and they put me back together”
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices have been part of Zoë, and her parents, Britt and Adrian’s...