Strictly star gives heart warrior Alya a birthday surprise
Anton Du Beke turned up at the home of Alya to wish her a very happy birthday
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Having just 20 minutes at Eckersley House made a huge difference
Alya 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.
Eckersley House feels like your home and you know there is someone there like Jane to listen
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
It can happen to anyone. Don’t take a service like this for granted.
When Sue Cartwright worked for us she knew just how impactful given a family a place to stay was. Years later, her own nephew was given a 'Home from Home' when his son Jack needed treatment in Leeds Children's Hospital
By the time I got into bed I felt like even though I was on my own – I wasn’t alone
Eliana was born with multiple heart defects and needed heart surgery at six months old. Throughout their time at Leeds Children‘s Hospital, Eckersley House has been their ‘Home from Home’
Two of my sons were born extremely premature, Eckersley House made sure we were always with them
Two of Lucy Vickerman's sons were born extremely premature and both times Eckersley House kept her by their side.
Leeds ‘Home From Home’ receives funding boost thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Eckersley House has received over £19,000 from the People's Postcode Trust
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
Family’s year long charity fundraising after son’s rare tumour treatment
Paul and Natasha Gibbs are organising a year of fundraising to thank us for our support during their son's rare tumour treatment
I cannot describe the relief and gratitude of being able to go to Eckersley House
Ruby Firth required surgery to correct her misshapen spine. We supported her family during her rehabilitation as she learnt to walk again.
Castleford dad’s thanks to charity for keeping family together with newborn sons
A Castleford dad is hosting a night full of entertainment for charity The Sick Children’s Trust to say thanks for its support in keeping his family close to his son’s hospital bedside
Eckersley House made it possible for Riley to have Noah by his side
Riley needed two brain surgeries at LGI hospital and we supported his family at Eckersley House.
My letter to you this Christmas
Charlotte gave up her room at Eckersley House two years ago for another family over the festive season. Today she writes a letter about her experience
‘What I wish I’d known…’ Charlie’s story
Charlotte Perry, Charlie’s mum, was supported at Eckersley House when her son was born at 31 weeks.
‘What I Wish I’d known…’ Dexter and Zachary’s story
To raise awareness of premature birth, mum Emily shares her experience of having twin boys at 27 weeks