Family Stories
Naomi House & Jacksplace supports children, young adults and their families from across central southern England. Each family has their own unique story to tell, and as they bravely speak through the videos and written stories below, you can find out how the hospices are there to support them on good days, difficult days and last days.
Bonnie's Story
Bonnie was born with severe brain damage and her mum was told to take her baby home and keep her happy. They didn’t expect her to live longer than a month. That was 30 years ago. This is Bonnie's Story.
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Emma's Story
My husband Simon and I had so many plans and dreams for our new little family. We’d imagined all those special moments with our child, so when Dr Kate said, “We can make Christmas happen for you,” that’s when we knew we had to go.
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Marlowe's Story
5 year old Marlowe has Trisomy 21 (also known as Down’s Syndrome), hypothyroidism, cardiac anomalies and lung disease. She’s a happy, loving, cheeky baby that opens her heart to anyone. This is her story.
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Evie's Story
Evie had a progressive neurological disorder known as Labrune syndrome. She visited Naomi House since the age of 7 for respite care. Her condition caused a gradual deterioration in her health and sadly, in June 2020, she passed away at the age of just 12. This is her story.
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