Caleb’s story: support for the whole family
We shared this story as part of National Siblings Day 2018 to highlight the special...
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Family stories
49,000 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.
Lennon’s story: Living life to the full
Lennon Georgie Ruffles was born 12 weeks early, weighing a tiny 2lb 8oz. Right from the start, Ian and I knew our son was very unwell. His first six months were spent on a neonatal intensive care unit. It was...
Lisa’s Story: Julia’s House saved my marriage
Lisa Johnston and her husband, Jason, live in Dorset with their five children. Their youngest...
Ella’s story: our baby bear
To mum Kirsty, baby Ella was the “perfect, healthy little bundle of joy” when she...
Wiktor’s story: a battle for life
Triplets Wiktor, Borys and Alexander were born three months premature because of complications during Aga’s...
Mary’s story: one day a time
Mary is a happy little girl and lives with her six siblings in our very...
Orla’s story: a lovely, cheeky little girl
In her first years of life, Orla had cardiac arrests at home with her terrified...
Hope’s Story: fighting for space
Last year (2017/18) John Roden and his family were supported by our Advocacy Project via...
Zuzanna’s Story: living for today
Zuzanna, aged three, lives with an undiagnosed condition that affects her breathing and muscle strength...
