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“Like our second home”: Arthur’s story

13th Nov 2023

Trigger warning: This story contains images that some may find upsetting. It was during Clayre’s pregnancy with her son Arthur, that she discovered her unborn…

Our ‘safety bubble’: Alisha’s story

13th Nov 2023

The Castle family from Bude in Cornwall checked into Ronald McDonald House Bristol in August 2023, when their then four-year-old daughter Alisha was being treated…

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“A terrifying roller-coaster”: Anela’s Story

1st Nov 2023

In June 2019, Amy and her husband Alex were suddenly flung onto a ‘terrifying roller-coaster ride’ when, just 24 weeks and six days into her…

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“The worst thing we’d ever had to go through”: Hugo’s story

19th Oct 2023

Hugo was a happy and healthy baby when, just before he turned six months old, he contracted a routine childhood illness. When the illness persisted,…

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We were living in a nightmare: Joe’s story

19th Oct 2023

After Ellie, her husband, and her three boys welcomed a newest addition Joseph (Joe), to the family, they were as ‘thick as thieves’. But a…

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“I’ll be forever grateful”: Ruby’s story

27th Sep 2023

Teenager Ruby, from Milton Keynes, died in the most tragic of circumstances. Aged just 15, she was knocked down by a car and suffered injuries…

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“Without surgery he wouldn’t have survived”: Theodore’s story

11th Sep 2023

First-time mum Claire had a straightforward pregnancy when she and her husband Mike were expecting their little boy, Theodore.  After a planned caesarean section on…

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“It’s been quite a journey”: Hendrix’s story

11th Sep 2023

Jon and Andrea were desperate to be parents. And after the gift of IVF from Jon’s late father, Andrea fell pregnant with the wonderful Hendrix….

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Staying close for her recovery: Georgia’s story

8th Sep 2023

Trigger warning: This story contains images that some may find upsetting. Before mum Ashleigh gave birth, there had been no problems or unexpected complications with…

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“Our world crumbled”: Jackson’s story

22nd Aug 2023

In March 2022, 13-year-old Jackson took a blow to his side during his weekly football training session, which caused him to rupture his spleen. Little…

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