Oscar’s family had to make unthinkable decisions about their baby boy’s future before they’d even met him. They knew their time with Oscar would be cruelly short, so were determined to make the most of every moment. Read more
Tazim said goodbye to her brave and brilliant little boy Ibraheem when he was just 15-years-old, after several years of making beautiful memories at Bluebell Wood. Now the family are making the most of every moment with his little sister Fathima who has the very same condition. 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
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
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.
Find out more about children and young people from Rotherham and Barnsley who visit Bluebell Wood, and how you can fundraise in your local area to support them.
When we’re at Bluebell Wood, Issy and her little brother Toby like to play out in the garden and in the ball pool. Bluebell Wood is such a support to my whole family.
‘Little astronaut’ Daniel loves nothing more than gazing at the twinkling ‘stars’ glistening on his bedroom ceiling at night. 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
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
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
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
Molly has SMA Type One, which means she uses a wheelchair and finds it difficult to lift her arms. When she visits Bluebell Wood she loves to colour, have her nails painted, and play with her friend, Chloe, who has the same condition. Mum, May, shares her story. Read more
Jacob was born in October 2011. He had a massive bleed on his brain at birth, has heart problems, chronic lung disease and Noonans syndrome. Jacob always has lots of fun when he visits Bluebell Wood with his family. His mum, Kerry, tells his story. Read more
Kaden Bramley, aged 14, has SMA Type II, which is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition. This means his muscles are seriously weakened, which affects his mobility. Kaden and his mum, Mel, tell their story. Read more
When Christy Barrett found out she was pregnant with her son, Harrison, she and her husband, Gavin, were over the moon, but unfortunately her pregnancy did not go the way either of them were expecting. Read more
Georgia Finlayson sadly passed away aged 13. She stayed at Bluebell Wood with her family, surrounded by love and laughter. Her dad Harry has raised thousands of pounds for us since; in Georgia’s memory. Read more