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Lia's story

Laughter filled Little Harbour at a onesie party for Lia...

In 2012 11 year old Lia from St Ives was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell treatment. Lia...
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Precious moments together

Asia explains how Charlton Farm allows her to be a mum, not...

I found out at my 20-week scan that Azaan’s brain was underdeveloped, but I didn’t know how that would affect him or what his specific condition was. It wasn’t...
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Providing help and advice, even in lockdown

He was two years old when he first came for respite with his...

William was five months old when he was diagnosed with myotubular myopathy - a condition that causes general muscle weakness and difficulties swallowing and...
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Freddie is excited to be back in his walking frame

Meet Freddie!

Freddie's mum Hayley explains how his happy little place...

Freddie was born in 2010 and from day one he was unwell. We were told very early on after his birth that the doctors suspected he had a syndrome. They said he...
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Siblings who visit Children's Hospice South West

Jude and Tabitha's story

Following his diagnosis, Logan started visiting Charlton...

Jude and Tabitha’s brother Logan has complex medical needs, and the family are supported by Charlton Farm children’s hospice. In the lead up to National...
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Jack's story

Following his diagnosis, Jack started visiting Charlton Farm...

At 18 months old my son Jack had his first seizure. It was really scary. I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter at the time, one moment he was asleep in his...
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