“I only wish we’d come sooner. Helen & Douglas House offers so much more than people realise.” A story told by Donna, Cara-Jo’s Mum When my daughter Cara-Jo was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer at just 13, my whole focus was on keeping life as...
For Liam, running has become far more than a hobby. It has brought friendship and community. Fundraising for the London Marathon became a powerful way to remember his son Patrick, while raising money for Helen & Douglas House alongside others who have their own...
Alan and his wife are parents to three children – Georgia (12), Finley (10), and Elliot (7). Elliot has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal and for the past three years their family has been supported by Helen & Douglas House. Like many parents, Alan never...
“Helen & Douglas House has given us a safe haven. We know Ella’s medical needs are covered, and we can just spend time together as a family and as a couple.” Seven-year-old Ella has complex medical needs, which means she has spent most of her life in and out of...
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...
This is a story about Emma, from Banbury, and her journey of courage, love and support. It is told by Gisela, Emma’s mum. First visit to Helen & Douglas House Our first experience with Helen & Douglas House came during their 2023 summer party. At the...
