Eddie Farwell and his late wife Jill founded Children's Hospice South West in 1991

'Let's build a children's hospice!'

How an idea born from family tragedy brought hope to so many

They had little money in the bank and no wealthy backers. Just a dream to build a children’s hospice and a remarkable story that would unite the whole of the...
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Little boy in orange t-shirt visiting Children's Hospice South West

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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Amber and her dad Chris at home

Home visits make Amber's day

Another face, a different voice, and a cheerful smile

Amber usually visits Little Bridge House for respite but because of the pandemic, she has spent many months at home shielding with mum Leala and dad Chris. The...
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Keira

Mile by mile for Keira

Lesley, whose 5-month old daughter Keira has been diagnosed...

Lesley Milner, mum of Keira aged 5 months, is hoping to raise £35k for a host of charities that have supported them since Keira was diagnosed with a brain...
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The Long Run Home

Paul will be pounding the streets during the weekend of 6-7...

Next year Paul Dennett, a father of three from Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, turns 44 and plans to mark the occasion by running 112 miles from...
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Kerry baking

Covid won't stop Kerry cooking

Kerry's developed her cooking and her painting skills

Little Harbour’s Cook, Kerry Hollingsworth, hasn’t let the events of recent months stop the steady flow of delicious food coming from Little Harbour’s kitchen...
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