Helping families create magical memories this Christmas
We’d like to introduce Heidi, whose son Ethan is supported by CHSW
When Ethan was born, he suffered a catastrophic brain injury, and we were faced with an unimaginable situation for any parent, discussing end of life care for our baby boy. Against all the odds he responded to treatment and did better than anyone could have imagined, Ethan is now 9.
When Ethan was first referred for possible end of life care, we had no idea just how important the hospice would become to our family. It’s a place where we can find comfort and care, make connections, relax as a family and make magical memories together.
And it’s not just Ethan who is cared for, his brother Arthur and sister Sofia, are supported by the Sibling Support Team through play, activities and time together.
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could provide reassurance and comfort to parents, like me, facing a recent diagnosis.
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could light up a child’s life with fun and laughter through a play session, helping families like mine make magical memories.
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could provide support to brothers and sisters like Sofia and Arthur, helping them understand their sibling’s condition.
CHSW has been there for us through some of the hardest moments of our lives, as well as some of the most precious. They have helped us find moments of joy when we’ve needed them most.
One of my favourite memories is from last Christmas. Ethan loved seeing all the lights, laughed so much and even had a very special visit from Father Christmas. Everything was adapted around him, so he could enjoy the magic of Christmas in his own way. That’s what makes the hospice so special.
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