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’.
lya was born with a heart defect which has meant she has undergone three major heart surgeries at Leeds Children's Hospital. We first helped her parents when Alya was born, and have been there for them ever since.
Since being born in January 2020, Aria and her family have spent just 61 days outside of the hospital walls. Aria was born with a liver condition and recently needed a liver transplant, with the donor being her mum. Eckersley House has been there for Aria's parents, keeping the family together throughout their time in Leeds
Emma and David have been staying at Scott House for the last 11 weeks since their son, Isaac, was suddenly diagnosed with a rare heart condition.
We supported Dominic and his family at Acorn House in 2010 when his daughter Jodi was in Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
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