The Sick Children’s Trust gives us a priceless gift – time with Beatrix
Toddler Beatrix Archbold is awaiting a heart transplant at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, with the family being supported at our Scott House 'Home from Home'.
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Scott House was our ‘Home from Home’ for eight months, and we will never forget that
Max's family stayed with us four years ago when he was waiting eight months for a heart transplant. Since then they have inspired a huge change in the laws around organ donation in England. Read how they have been getting on since leaving Scott House
Meet some of our transplant families – Organ Donation Week 2021
Organ Donation Week (20-26 September) is an awareness week very close to our hearts. We support hundreds of families with children waiting for a donor organ and would like to introduce you to a few.
It’s such a weight off our minds knowing that we’d have somewhere to sleep and rest
Finlay has spent over 300 days on the urgent transplant list while waiting for a donor heart. Scott House has kept his parents by his side throughout his transplant journey
Together we can create change and have an impact – one year since Max and Keira’s law
One year on since new legislation was introduced around organ donation, we take a moment to reflect on the impact we had and look towards the future
I was in pieces when I was told that Kori probably wouldn’t survive but Linsey was there with hugs.
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
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.
Incredible sisters who both needed heart transplants now given the gift of life
Joanna and Phil Perry faced the wait for a lifesaving donor heart twice, for both of their daughters
We promise to be there for families with children on the urgent transplant list
The laws around organ donation are changing for adults. As a charity we promise to continue to support families with children on the urgent transplant list
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
It was one less thing to worry about
Esme's family were supported at Rainbow House for over 11 months while she waited for a lifesaving donor heart
At Eckersley House, you’re not alone
Flo's family have been supported at Eckersley House on different occasions over the past few years. Read the difference we've made to them
It was a relief to know we were never far away
Earlier this year, Sophie donated part of her liver to her daughter Patricia. Here she shares her experience of stay at two of our 'Homes from Home'
Ehryn’s parents encourage others to talk about organ donation
The parents of a little girl who received the gift of life four years ago are encouraging families to talk about organ donation
Speak to your family about organ donation
For Organ Donation Week Chief Executive of The Sick Children’s Trust Jane Featherstone gives her thoughts on organ donation and the new laws that will start in Spring 2020