Both our girls had heart failure. Both received the gift of life.
Sisters Lucie and Isobel share something unique. Both have been listed on the urgent transplant list, and both were given the gift of life.
Family stories
We believe every family with a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together
It was as close to home as it could be
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
Acorn House really helped us maintain our strong sisterly bond despite Rosie being in such bad health
When Rosie was diagnosed with cancer at age 15 Acorn House made sure her sister Lauren was always by her side
Both our girls had heart failure. Both received the gift of life.
Sisters Lucie and Isobel share something unique. Both have been listed on the urgent transplant list, and both were given the gift of life.
It was as close to home as it could be
Sophie has been supported by both Scott and Crawford Houses when her son waited for a heart transplant and kidney transplant
Acorn House really helped us maintain our strong sisterly bond despite Rosie being in such bad health
When Rosie was diagnosed with cancer at age 15 Acorn House made sure her sister Lauren was always by her side
Having a place to stay meant I could look after my daughter
After losing Scarlette’s twin, Kodie would do anything to save her daughter’s life. Read how we supported Kodie at Magnolia House during this time
At Eckersley House you’re with people who understand
Isabelle’s life was in danger when she underwent heart surgery at just three months old. Read how we supported her parents during this time
A child suddenly becoming ill can happen to any parent at any time
Amanda and Dan were supported at Crawford House when their ten week old son, Joshua, was rushed to Newcastle for lifesaving treatment
Acorn House was a good escape for all of us when it got too much
Harry's parents along with his brother were supported at Acorn House when he needed brain surgery at Addenbrooke's. Read how our 'Home from Home' made a difference to them.
£30 can make the biggest difference to a family like ours
Millie and Adam were supported at two of our London Houses when their daughter, Georgia, needed treatment for two conditions
It took away all the other worries allowing us to focus on Adam
Leanne and Paul spent six weeks at Stevenson House while their son, Adam, fought for his life in hospital. Read how our 'Home from Home' helped.
We were in shock that our son was nearly taken from us in a sudden turn of events
Seb suddenly became very ill and our lives were uprooted for three weeks, but with the support of The Sick Children’s Trust, the excellent care he received and our friends and family Seb is doing incredibly well.