Every year, thousands of families are thrown into turmoil when their child suddenly becomes seriously ill. A frightening diagnosis. A hospital miles from home. The fear of being apart from their child when they need them most.
You can change this. By becoming a Friend of The Sick Children’s Trust and giving a monthly gift, you’ll make sure families have somewhere to turn when crisis strikes.
Our ten ‘Homes from Home’ give families what they need most: a warm bed, a place to cook, and a calm space to gather strength. Most importantly, they make sure parents can stay just minutes from their child’s hospital bedside – all completely free of charge.
But the reality is that demand is rising and costs are increasing. Without regular, reliable support, we cannot guarantee to be there for every family who needs us. Your monthly donation will give us the security to plan ahead and continue providing this vital lifeline.
Families like Keisha’s know just how much this matters. When 16-year-old Keisha Makin needed urgent treatment 200 miles away from home, her mum Laura described Crawford House, our Newcastle ‘Home from Home’, as their sanctuary:
“Spending Christmas and Keisha’s birthday in hospital was tough, but the ‘Home from Home’ gave us comfort and normality in the chaos. It truly was a lifeline when we needed it most.”
By signing up to give £10 a month today, you’ll make sure more families like Keisha’s can stay close to their child during the darkest of times.
Give £10 a month and become a Friend of The Sick Children’s Trust today. Together, we can make sure no child faces hospital alone.
To become a friend, click here.
