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Isla's story
“Isla was a happy, bright, bubbly five-year-old and the first five years of her life were totally amazing. Sadly, this all changed overnight when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Within eight months of that diagnosis, Isla was gone.”
National Heart Month: “Demelza will always hold a special place in my heart.”
This National Heart Month, we hear from Harriet about her son Ethan, who has complex heart conditions and an undiagnosed syndrome, and how they are making the most of every day.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Fundraising in memory of Zak
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we are bringing you Zak's story and the amazing fundraising challenge his family have done to keep his memory alive.
Mum Sharon shares why the care from Demelza is so important and how this helped her switch off from being a carer for the first time in nearly 16 years.
Demelza's support doesn't waver when the unimaginable happens
We are here to support families through the toughest of times and beyond, providing support however it is best needed. This Children's Hospice Week, parents Sam and Hua share Henry's story.