Freya’s story
Two-year-old Freya is her mum’s ‘little bestie’. She’s ‘super sassy’, loves cuddles and enjoys listening to stories at bedtime. She also hates water and…
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Thea’s story
“Acorns was everything we needed without knowing we needed it.” Mum Karen tells the heart-breaking story of their daughter Thea.
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Hannah’s story
‘Hannah knew she was terminally ill and that she was going to die. That is horrible for anyone of any age, especially a teenager.’…
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Jack’s story
16 year old Jack had cerebral palsy and visited Acorns for the Three Counties, our children’s hospice in Worcester. Sadly, in November 2020, he passed away.…
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Grayson’s story
Grayson was a beautiful baby, with deep blue eyes and a perfect smile. For mom Becky and dad George, he was their ‘little miracle’.…
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Vinnie’s story
If you ask eight-year-old Vinnie about his condition, he’ll tell you he was born with half a heart and that one day he’ll need…
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Laila’s story
Mum Liga shares her powerful story and explains why there’s no-one else who can offer this vital support. She reveals how Acorns and the…
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Luca Atzori’s story
It was the darkest time of their lives, but with the help of Acorns, Tony and Zoe Atzori created a lifetime of memories with…
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Yusuf’s story
“Yusuf is a little cutie pie,” says mum Iram. She’s right. His big beaming smile greats everyone who meets him. Yusuf is one of…
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Alex’s story
Mum Sam Barklam reveals how support from Acorns helps local families like hers. “I’ll never forget that first visit from Acorns, it was just…
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Ethan’s story
Being a first-time mum can be daunting for any parent, but when Sarah’s son Ethan suffered a catastrophic stroke during delivery her world changed…
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Bluebell’s story
Bluebell was born with exomphalos major, meaning some of her organs were on the outside of her body. At Acorns, we are here to…
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Cara’s story
Cara has a condition called nonketotic hyperglycinemia or NKH for short. It is a rare genetic condition which prevents her body from processing glycine…
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Kavarli’s story
Karvarli is a social butterfly. He loves to be around people, spreading smiles and stealing hearts wherever he goes.
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Patrick’s story
Patrick, now aged two, suffered a brain injury when he was born suddenly and unexpectedly at home. In the space of a few hours,…
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Harry and George’s story
Harry and George both have a rare genetic condition. It’s so rare that there are only around 100 cases in the world.
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Oliver’s story
Just weeks old, Oliver was diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney disease, a life threatening condition that meant his kidneys were close to failure…
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Ezra’s story
Meet Ezra – a little boy with one of the biggest smiles. But behind that beaming smile and magnetic personality is a little boy…
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