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  • Kaisha's story

    Kaisha's story

    Kaisha always knew she was different to her schoolmates, but it wasn’t until she was ten years old doctors finally gave her family the answers they’d been searching for. Read more

  • Saki's story

    Saki's story

    Saki was always the life and soul, dazzling all he met with his beaming smile and wicked sense of humour. Mum Sharon explains how the hospice’s support helped “put her back together” after she’d said goodbye to the young man who was her whole world. Read more

  • Wulfric's story

    Wulfric's story

    Wulfric’s family said their devastating final goodbyes to their precious baby boy at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, just days after his journey had begun. Read more

  • Summer-Mae's story

    Summer-Mae's story

    Life has been far from easy for Summer Mae, but the girl with the “most beautiful smile” lights up the room wherever she goes. Mum Emma tells of the joy she brings their family, and the utter devastation when they came so close to losing her one Christmas. Read more

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Family Stories

Families are at the heart of everything we do here at Bluebell Wood. Whether they want to have a fun-filled and action-packed day or a cup of tea and a chat; we’re here for them.

You can find out more about the children and young people who visit Bluebell Wood and their families by reading their stories below.

“Jacob loves the attention he gets at Bluebell Wood, and we love being there together as a family.”
Kerry, Jacob’s mum
Kaisha's story

Kaisha's story

Kaisha always knew she was different to her schoolmates, but it wasn’t until she was ten years old doctors finally gave her family the answers they’d been searching for. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2021

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Saki's story

Saki's story

Saki was always the life and soul, dazzling all he met with his beaming smile and wicked sense of humour. Mum Sharon explains how the hospice’s support helped “put her back together” after she’d said goodbye to the young man who was her whole world. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Wulfric's story

Wulfric's story

Wulfric’s family said their devastating final goodbyes to their precious baby boy at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, just days after his journey had begun. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Summer-Mae's story

Summer-Mae's story

Life has been far from easy for Summer Mae, but the girl with the “most beautiful smile” lights up the room wherever she goes. Mum Emma tells of the joy she brings their family, and the utter devastation when they came so close to losing her one Christmas. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Daniel's story

Daniel's story

‘Little astronaut’ Daniel loves nothing more than gazing at the twinkling ‘stars’ glistening on his bedroom ceiling at night. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Nicola Birch

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Kai's story

Kai's story

Like most children ‘Duracell Bunny’ Kai has got energy to burn. You’ll often find him at Bluebell Wood bouncing on the trampoline, whizzing down the slide and wreaking havoc in the soft play. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2020

Updated: 12th March, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

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Justice's Story

Justice's Story

Justice loves cuddles, having a full tummy and her dummy - just like all babies do. But she is now a year old and still like a newborn. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Ella's Story

Ella's Story

Ella’s family first came to Bluebell Wood in 2018, after she was diagnosed with West Syndrome, a severe type of epilepsy. Her mum and dad, Katie and Mat, share their story: Read more

Published: 31st January, 2020

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Jayden's Story

Jayden's Story

Jayden melts hearts wherever he goes with his cheeky smile and bubbly personality. The fearless youngster has been fighting life and death battles since day one, defying expectations every step of the way. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2020

Author: Robert Langley

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Mickinley's Story

Mickinley's Story

Mickinley has spent more time in hospital than most of us do in a lifetime. The happy and sociable teenager has endured almost 30 serious operations, but you’ll rarely see him without a smile on his face. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Tim's Story

Tim's Story

Tim Haywood has missed out on many of the things most teenagers take for granted. But throughout his lifelong battle with a chronic genetic disease, his loving family and brilliant sense of humour have given him strength. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Molly's story

Molly's story

Molly Baxter was full of joy and loved by all who met her. She spent the final days of her all-too short life at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, with her family. Read her heartbreaking story here: Read more

Published: 13th November, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Emily's story

Emily's story

Emily Kitson has faced more challenges than most in her short life, but takes it all in her stride. Read how she's helped by Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice here: Read more

Published: 6th November, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Jackson's Story

Jackson's Story

As a newborn Jackson certainly put his parents through their paces, but at six-months-old they began to realise the extent of the challenges ahead. Find out how Jackson's family is helped by Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Rudi's Story

Rudi's Story

Rudi has an incurable genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Find out how Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice helps Rudi and his family here: Read more

Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Robert Langley

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Tom's story

Tom's story

Tom’s mum, Gillian, says she lived and breathed Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. Tom was 21 years old when he passed away at the hospice in his mum’s arms. Find out how you can help Dronfield families like Tom's here: Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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Kia and Nial's Story

Kia and Nial's Story

The Mace family first came to Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice when their daughter Kia was diagnosed with a mitochondrial genetic disorder. Kia’s mum, Debbie, tells their family's story. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Tamara Reynolds

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Will's story

Will's story

Will was a happy and cheerful 9 year old when he was diagnosed with Adrenaleukodystrophy, or ALD; a very rare genetic disease that destroys the protective sheath around the brain’s neurons. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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William's story

William's story

William is Paul and Michelle’s ‘miracle boy’. Before he was born he had a stroke and spent the first nine months of his life in hospital. Despite facing so many challenges, William has never stopped smiling, and he loves coming to Bluebell Wood. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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Mia's story

Mia's story

Mia was a happy, bubbly nine-year-old who was always on the go. In August 2018 she was diagnosed with a rare condition where the body reacts aggressively to an infection, and she died eight days later. Her family spend valuable time together at Bluebell Wood after she passed away. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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Lily's story

Lily's story

Four month old Lily died at Bluebell Wood in February 2017 after being born with a rare heart condition. Her mum and dad, Ella and Ryan, call the hospice their lifeline, and they still visit with their son, Oliver. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2019

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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Madison’s story

Madison’s story

Meet Madison, a gorgeous, happy little girl who's always full of smiles. Her parents, Wendy and Gary, share their story. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Ewen Laycock

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Chester's story

Chester's story

Chester and Rhianna were born at just 26 weeks old in 2009, and they spent their first year in hospital fighting for their lives. Chester has brain damage and Hirschsprung disease, which means he can’t pass poo normally, and now visits Bluebell Wood for short breaks. His mum and dad, Lisa and Ian, tell his story: Read more

Published: 8th August, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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Isabella's story

Isabella's story

Isabella and her family are from Barnsley, and they have been visiting us since the hospice opened. Her mum, Sandra, tells her story. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2018

Updated: 19th January, 2021

Author: Miriam Francos

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    Maltby couple's award-winning Christmas lights raise over £4,000 for Bluebell Wood

    A Christmas-loving Maltby couple’s magical festive lights display has raised over £4,000 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice as well as scooping a prestigious national award.

  • Kaisha's story

    Kaisha's story

    Kaisha always knew she was different to her schoolmates, but it wasn’t until she was ten years old doctors finally gave her family the answers they’d been searching for.

  • Tom gets 'life he never had' with starring role in magical new children's book

    Tom gets 'life he never had' with starring role in magical new children's book

    A young man who spent his final moments at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has been immortalised in a heart-warming and magical new book penned by his Uncle and his partner.

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    Your support helps us care for children and young adults whose lives are sadly just too short, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston.

  • Olivia's story

    Olivia's story

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    You are the reason that children and families can create magical memories and make the most of their time together. Your donations provide much needed funds to support our families, and to create memories that they will treasure forever.

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    Whether you’re looking to buy a beautiful bridal dress on a budget or searching for a second hand sofa, you can find just what you’re looking for in any of our Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice charity shops.

  • Our story

    Our story

    The dream of Bluebell Wood began in 1998, with the vision to help families in this area who wanted an alternative to hospital care.

  • Care team

    Our Care Team offer wonderful support to families, both in our hospice and in the children’s own homes.

  • Ways to fundraise

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    Without you coming up with all sorts of wonderful ways to support children and their families, then our doors wouldn’t be able to stay open for 365 days a year.

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