Magnolia House was a sanctuary at the toughest of times
When baby Riley was rushed to Sheffield Children's Hospital in November 2024, our Magnolia House 'Home from Home' helped keep his family together
Family stories
We believe every family with a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together. Here you can read inspiring, first-hand accounts from families who have stayed in one of our ‘Homes from Home’.
Our baby boy needed open heart surgery over Christmas
Billy spent his first Christmas recovering from the first of two open heart surgeries. Eckersley House kept his parents by his side
My daughter spent her first Christmas recovering from a liver transplant
While Myla was recovering from a liver transplant, 220-miles away from her home in Scotland. Eckersley House kept her parents close by
My daughter had surgery when she was just days old. Now she’s looking forward to her first day of school
Jimmy's daughter, Jasmine, was born with spina bifida in August 2020. After recovering from surgery when she was days old she is now looking forward to her first day of school
Staying at Eckersley House just made everything so much easier
When 13-year-old Ethan France suffered kidney failure, dad Daniel donated the organ needed to save his son's life. Eckersley House, which recently secured a three-year grant of £108,839 from the wonderful Leeds Hospitals Charity, supported Ethan's family on two occasions. Sue France, Ethan's nana, shares their remarkable story.
We’ve been supported five times by The Sick Children’s Trust while our son had undergone three major surgeries
Jayden needed three surgeries for a rare condition that was damaging his kidneys. We've support his parents, Sarah and Liam, at Magnolia and Treetop Houses whenever he has needed a prolonged stay in hospital.
We'll be forever grateful for the support of Stevenson House
When four year old Ron Irving was transferred from Southend to the Royal London Hospital suffering with sepsis from a suspected burst appendix, our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' ensured that his family could stay by his side
The 'Homes from Home' made us feel so welcome
Following Alfie's early arrival in November 2022, first time parents Caroline and Lee Thomas were supported at our two Newcastle ‘Homes from Home’ while their child was treated for a heart condition.
Stevenson House kept me at my best for Sienna
When baby Sienna was born six weeks premature with organs on the outside of her body, our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' provided vital support to her parents Jordan and Josh.
It’s amazing that a place like Magnolia House exists, it made everything so much easier
When Luca was transferred from Chesterfield to Sheffield requiring urgent care for a serious bowel problem, our Magnolia House 'Home from Home' kept his family close throughout his treatment
My daughter’s first Christmas was spent in hospital miles away from our home
Violet needed major surgery and spent last Christmas recovering in hospital miles away from home. We helped to keep her family by her side at Scott and Crawford Houses.
My son spent his first Christmas recovering from open heart surgery
James spent his first Christmas recovering from open heart surgery at Leeds Children's Hospital. Thanks to Eckersley House his mum Jess was always by his side throughouth his treatment.
My newborn son spent his first Christmas recovering from major surgery, Crawford House kept us together
Alfie spent his first Christmas recovering from major surgery. Our 'Home from Home' Crawford House supported his parents, Becy and Joe, so they could still make special Christmas memories