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’.
Esther became critically ill last Autumn. She had a rare virus and was also diagnosed with SCID, she spent three months in hospitals across the country. We gave her parents a place to stay so they could be right by her side.
Carter was admitted to Addenbrooke's Hospital on Boxing Day when he became seriously ill after contracting a respiratory virus and developing severe breathing apnoea
Kori has undergone two heart transplants at Freeman Hospital in his short life, throughout his treatment we have been there supporting his family so that they can be right by his side
As a new decade begins, we chat to Eva’s mum to find out how she is getting on since our support in 2013
Alex was born weighing just 1lb 13oz and we supported his family at Crawford House
Jack spent New Year in hospital, but because of Crawford House he was surrounded by his family
Jude was rushed to Cambridge when his breathing didn't improve after he was born
Miyah spent Christmas in hospital last year after undergoing major heart surgery. We supported her mum at Guilford Street House
Helen and Brian were supported for 11 days at our Sheffield 'Homes from Home' when their daughter, Edie, was born
Theo was born on Christmas Eve and incredibly ill over the following days. The holiday was spent in Sheffield Children's Hospital, but Theo was never separated from his parents
Last year, George spent Christmas day in Sheffield Children's Hospital. Your generous donations meant his parents could spend it with him
Michael and Holly Wilding have been supported at Acorn House over two Christmases as both their children were born with hydrocephalus and needed surgery
Dad Warren shares his experience of staying at Magnolia House while his son was on the critical care unit at Sheffield Children's Hospital