Our little boy, Robin, is currently critically unwell and receiving care at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle.

During this incredibly difficult time, the Sick Children’s Trust has given us something priceless: a safe place to stay close to him.

Thanks to their support, Anthony and I are able to stay at Scott House at the Freeman Hospital, just minutes from Robin’s bedside. Being nearby means we can be with him when he needs us most, day and night, without the added worry of travel, accommodation costs, or being separated at such a frightening time.

Scott House is also home to other families this Christmas, parents whose children are seriously ill, all facing days they never imagined. The Sick Children’s Trust provides free accommodation, warmth, understanding, and a sense of community when families are living through their hardest moments.

So many friends and family have asked how they can help us practically right now. Setting up this fundraiser feels like a way to channel that kindness into something that not only supports us, but also helps other families who are going through similar heartbreak — now and in the future.

Every donation helps the Sick Children’s Trust continue to provide a home-from-home for families who need to be close to their seriously ill children. We are endlessly grateful for their care, and for the love and support surrounding us during this overwhelming time.

Thank you for thinking of Robin, and for supporting families like ours when it matters most