Alfie's story
Following the early arrival of their son Alfie in November 2022, first time parents Caroline and Lee Thomas were supported at two of our ‘Homes from Home’ in Newcastle while their child underwent treatment for a severe heart condition.
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Sienna's story
When baby Sienna was born six weeks premature with organs on the outside of her body, our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' at the Royal London Hospital provided vital support to her parents Jordan and Josh.
'Homes From Home'
When a child suddenly becomes ill, there’s no time to plan. We're here to give families one less thing to worry about by giving them a place to stay, free of charge just minutes from their child’s bedside.
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Brother's take on marathon challenge in support of The Sick Children's Trust
Ian and Paul Picken will be lacing up their running shoes and taking on the London Marathon to raise vital funds to support our 'Homes from Home'
Parents take on London Marathon in memory of son
Sue and Alex Lea are taking on the London Marathon to raise money to support our 'Homes from Home' in memory of their son, Jasper, who sadly passed away in 2019.
Leeds dad gears up for London Marathon after 'wonderful support' from The Sick Children's Trust
Jason Crowley will take on the iconic 26.2 mile course to raise funds after being supported at our Eckersley House 'Home from Home' while daughter Seraphina was being cared for at Leeds General Infirmary in 2015
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