Lucy's family story
Two of Lucy Vickerman's sons were born extremely premature and both times Eckersley House kept her by their side.
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Hugo's family story
Ben and Claudia found themselves at The Rosie Hospital just hours after their son Hugo was born not breathing. Find out how Chestnut House supported them.
'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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CHUF donates over £10,000 to help keep families together
The Children's Heart Unit Fund have donated £10,740 to fund two family bedrooms at Scott House for a year. Read more about the difference this will make.
Mum's epic running challenge in support of The Sick Children's Trust
Charlotte McKenzie is running 62 miles throughout January to cover the cost of her stay at Scott House during her daughter's emergency heart surgery.
Suffolk couple back Together this Christmas appeal to give other families with a seriously ill child in hospital a ‘Home from Home’
Charlotte and Dominic spent three months in hospital last year after their daughter suddenly became critically ill and was also diagnosed with SCID. We gave them a 'Home from Home' at Acorn. Rainbow and Guilford Street Houses
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Royal Parks Half Marathon
Royal Parks Half Marathon presented by Royal Bank of Canada returns on Sunday 10th October 2021