The power of storytelling: a sibling’s journey through imagination and loss
This week is Storytelling Week (2nd – 8th February 2026), and today we’re sharing something special: a beautifully imaginative story written by a sibling who lost their sister. Their piece is personal, powerful and creative and we feel honoured to be able to...
Nicole’s story
Nicole was a focused, driven, and highly organised teenager with dreams of becoming an astrophysicist. But at just 14 years old, her life took a devastating turn when she was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma – a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal...
Hudson’s story
When Sam and Ryan McCartney, Hudson’s Mum and Dad were preparing for a quiet Easter bank holiday in March 2024, they had no idea their world was about to change forever. At 35 weeks pregnant, Sam noticed reduced movements and went in for a scan. The scan revealed that...