Families caring for a sick child often feel less alone when they hear about others in similar situations. In this section we hope you will feel able to share your experiences.

If you would like to send us a family story please get in touch.


Mia Gleeson
26 / 09 / 2006
Mia was born as one of twins. She was diagnosed with TGA,
went to the Royal Brompton, and had a tough time ahead.





Brooke Stevens
Age 5
Through The Brompton Fountain and The Children's Heart Foundation, Brooke was offered the opportunity to go to Lapland and meet Father Christmas. This is her story of the trip.




Eliza Wright
Eliza Wright was diagnosed with a heart condition, described
as 'significant whole and partial anomalous venous drainage'
at the age of 7.