Real stories

Six years ago, Valentine had a rehabilitation placement at The Children’s Trust after sustaining a brain injury aged nine. Her mum, Janine, shares how the family are doing now.

When Jake was diagnosed with a brain tumour, it needed to be removed immediately. In just a few days, this active, Jiu Jitsu playing teenager lost the ability to walk, talk, eat and drink.

Siddique was three years old when he fell from a first-floor window and sustained a brain injury. His mum Shaheena shares their story and explains why it was important to her to support The Children’s Trust fundraising appeal.

Five-year-old A-Ling came to The Children’s Trust after she developed a rare neurological disease called FIRES. Here her mum Noriko describes the distressing early days of A-Ling’s illness and the ‘unforgettable’ care the family has had here.

Orion, now aged four, was just two years old when he acquired a brain injury through meningitis.

Noah, aged two, came to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation after experiencing a bleed on the brain shortly after birth.

After a difficult start in life, 12-year-old William spent eight months in hospital following a prolonged seizure which resulted in a brain injury.

At the age of 16, Zac acquired a brain injury after a ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Now aged 22, Zac wants to inspire other children and young people who find themselves in a similar situation.

After a problem with Teddie's brain development meant that he needed neurosurgery, Teddie came to The Children's Trust for specialist rehabilitation.

Six-year-old Hubert spent eight weeks receiving intensive rehabilitation at The Children's Trust after he became suddenly ill in October 2022.