Finlay’s family faced the unthinkable prospect of their little boy’s first day being his last. But their courageous ‘little miracle’ had other ideas, and has been defying the odds ever since. Mums Abbie and Lisa share how Finlay spreads sunshine and melts hearts wherever he goes. Read more
Ever the showman, Luca never fails to make an impression. The cheeky chappy, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegia as a toddler, likes nothing more than being the centre of attention – something there’s no shortage of at Bluebell Wood. Read more
Cheeky Preston loves spending time in his room and watching videos on YouTube, like many other teenagers. But since he was diagnosed with a complex degenerative condition at 18-months-old, he’s gradually lost the ability to move, speak and do most of the things many of us take for granted... Read more
Beautiful Eddie never got to lead the long and happy life that his family had dreamed of. After a courageous ten-month battle, their worst nightmare came true. But thanks to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, they said goodbye with dignity... Read more
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
When Beau Matilda was born at just 23 weeks, she was so tiny she could fit into the palm of her dad’s hand. Jody and Ben’s ‘little miracle’ battled for survival for two weeks, before drawing her last breath in their arms. Jody explains how Bluebell Wood guided them through the darkness, and how Beau’s memory will always live on. Read more
Happy, smiling Dougie achieved so much in his short life, despite a complex neurological condition that made each and every day a battle. Mum Beth tells of how life-changing Bluebell Wood has been for her family, and how she always knew it would be the right place to say goodbye to her courageous little boy. Read more
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 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 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
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
‘Little astronaut’ Daniel loves nothing more than gazing at the twinkling ‘stars’ glistening on his bedroom ceiling at night. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Faced with an uncertain future after being diagnosed with a rare chromosome deletion disorder at six months old, Evie Mae and her family have since found love, care and support at Bluebell Wood. Mum Keeley shares their story and explains how she's loved watching her little girl grow at Bluebell Wood. Read more
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