Our stories

Lochi’s Big Kiltwalk

"He’s positive, even when he’s feeling physically unwell from chemo. His strength and determination is getting all of us through this."

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A Tee-rific Fundraiser

Putting smiles on faces through fundraising

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Horsing Around for Children in Hospital

A fantastic four-legged friend fundraising challenge!

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A Sssh-uper Sponsored Silence

Question: How do you keep 20 boisterous boys quiet for an hour? Answer: Sponsor them to stay silent!

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Hannah’s New Heart

“‘She’s in heart failure. She needs a transplant,’ are words you are never prepared to hear.”

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New Partnership with Edinburgh Airport

ECHC is joining forces with Edinburgh Airport for the next two years as its new charity partner.

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A Christmas Without Seizures

"I can’t even put into words what it means to Angus to be seizure free for Christmas this year."

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Harlow’s Story

"All we want this Christmas is to be back together as a family."

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Poppy’s Story

"For children like Poppy, who have to come to hospital again, and again, and again, Christmas can feel like just another day."

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Nora’s Story

"Nora had suffered a stroke following her heart failure. She had to relearn everything again - eating, talking, walking..."

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Toby’s Brave Bucket List Leap

"Our whole world stopped when Toby was diagnosed with leukaemia."

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New Mental Health Service for Children Opens in East Lothian

The Haven, ECHC's new service which aims to tackle the mental health crisis facing children in Scotland, is now open in East Lothian

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