Our stories

Jilly’s Hospital Journey

"ECHC's Hub gave Jilly somewhere she could go every day, helping to get her out of her hospital room and keep her busy and entertained."

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Young patients craft egg-cellent Easter bonnets

We're having a very hoppy Easter at the hospital!

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Elise’s Story

"Any hospital stay or major surgery is stressful and upsetting, but everyone has been so good to us."

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Children in hospital paint pebbles for penguins

P-p-p-pick up a pebble!

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Ava’s Story

"ECHC's Hub was a fantastic distraction from the day to day stress of being in hospital and really helped Ava recover."

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All Aboard The Clubfoot Train!

Keeping children's progress on the right track on their clubfoot journey.

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Hector the Hero

"Dear Santa, this Christmas we just want Hector to be at home with us."

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Noah’s Letter to Santa

"Dear Santa, this Christmas I just want to be better."

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Macy’s Christmas Wish

"Dear Santa, this Christmas I wish my hair would grow back like my mummy's."

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Amelia’s Story

"Amelia is in hospital so frequently and it is mentally and physically exhausting seeing your child so unwell."

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Cian’s Story

“Hospital is all we've ever known.”

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Isla’s Story

By the time Isla was 9, her left leg was 8cm shorter than her right, and she began the gruelling leg-lengthening process.

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