Charlie came to The Children’s Trust in January 2013 after acquiring a hypoxic brain injury in July 2012. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Charlie loves going for walks, and the thing he loves most is his hot tub." - Anne Marie, Charlie's mum

Charlie became unwell in December 2010. After three months in hospital he moved to The Children's Trust for nine months of residential rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Charlie has been through a lot in 10 years since he got seriously ill. The first photos are of Charlie in rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. The older one in the white t- shirt is a few months before Charlie went for deep brain stimulation surgery.

"He had the surgery done in November 2020 to improve the use of his arms and hands so he’s able to do things for himself again. At the moment it’s still early days of seeing any benefits but we hope that we will see Charlie using his arms and hands soon." - Leeann, Charlie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Charlie has been through a lot in 10 years since he got seriously ill. The first photos are of Charlie in rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. The older one in the white t- shirt is a few months before Charlie went for deep brain stimulation surgery.

"He had the surgery done in November 2020 to improve the use of his arms and hands so he’s able to do things for himself again. At the moment it’s still early days of seeing any benefits but we hope that we will see Charlie using his arms and hands soon." - Leeann, Charlie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Charlie has been through a lot in 10 years since he got seriously ill. The first photos are of Charlie in rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. The older one in the white t- shirt is a few months before Charlie went for deep brain stimulation surgery.

"He had the surgery done in November 2020 to improve the use of his arms and hands so he’s able to do things for himself again. At the moment it’s still early days of seeing any benefits but we hope that we will see Charlie using his arms and hands soon." - Leeann, Charlie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Charlie has been through a lot in 10 years since he got seriously ill. The first photos are of Charlie in rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust. The older one in the white t- shirt is a few months before Charlie went for deep brain stimulation surgery.

"He had the surgery done in November 2020 to improve the use of his arms and hands so he’s able to do things for himself again. At the moment it’s still early days of seeing any benefits but we hope that we will see Charlie using his arms and hands soon." - Leeann, Charlie's mum

Whilst on the beach enjoying a family holiday in the Isle of Wight, Charlotte suffered a life-threatening brain haemorrhage. In May 2009, Charlotte came to The Children’s Trust for four months of specialist rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special?

"The first photo is me and my speech therapist. I would say its a special photo to show the person who helped me to talk properly again. The second photo makes me feel happy as I am body confident in a crop top and shorts after losing weight. Being on Box Hill in nature is wonderful." - Charlotte  

Following her brain injury Chloe spent a year in hospital and then had four months of residential rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Coming to Tadworth after Chloe's brain injury enabled us as a family, and particularly me as Chloe's mum, to regain some confidence in her care and in her own abilities. It gave me the confidence to take Chloe out, send her to school, and be a family again." - Sara, Chloe's mum 

As a result of her AVM (arteriovenous malformation) in March 2012, Clare sustained a severe brain injury. She arrived at The Children's Trust in September 2012 for eight months of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

What makes these photos special to your story?

"After seven months in hospital, arriving at The Children's Trust meant that our family was reunited. We had Christmas together at Tadworth, enjoyed time together in the grounds and visited beauty spots and shopping centres in the area, with a new-found freedom. Physiotherapy started me on a path towards leading an active life once more, and I was delighted to be back in a school room.

"My climbing journey is very special to me. I climbed with a ventilator to start with and in 2018 I was filmed climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in an award-winning film, Reach. In 2019 I started at Sheffield University." - Clare

11 year old Ellis became unwell in July 2019, with scans showing a build-up of fluid on his brain. After nearly five months in hospital, Ellis was stable enough to travel to The Children’s Trust to start a specialist rehabilitation programme.  

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is not only one of my favourite photos ever, but a significant one. It was Ellis’s last day at Tadworth, so very mixed emotions...over the moon to be taking him home, but also very sad to be saying goodbye to all those that had been brilliant with Ellis during his stay.

These photos all show Ellis doing the normal everyday things that he couldn’t do for such a long time. The Children's Trust takes massive credit for getting him back to normal." - Matt, Ellis's dad

In February 2018 Emilie was diagnosed with a brain tumour that was on her brain stem. Following a seven-month stay at King’s College Hospital, London, Emilie went to The Children’s Trust for specialist rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They are special because despite her neurodisability, Emilie wants to have a 'normal' life: going to the theatre, socialising with friends etc. The photos of the WellChild Awards are special because they represent an acknowledgement of her perseverance and constant effort to make a full recovery and her inspirational attitude to everything." - Ikuko, Emilie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They are special because despite her neurodisability, Emilie wants to have a 'normal' life: going to the theatre, socialising with friends etc. The photos of the WellChild Awards are special because they represent an acknowledgement of her perseverance and constant effort to make a full recovery and her inspirational attitude to everything." - Ikuko, Emilie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They are special because despite her neurodisability, Emilie wants to have a 'normal' life: going to the theatre, socialising with friends etc. The photos of the WellChild Awards are special because they represent an acknowledgement of her perseverance and constant effort to make a full recovery and her inspirational attitude to everything." - Ikuko, Emilie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They are special because despite her neurodisability, Emilie wants to have a 'normal' life: going to the theatre, socialising with friends etc. The photos of the WellChild Awards are special because they represent an acknowledgement of her perseverance and constant effort to make a full recovery and her inspirational attitude to everything." - Ikuko, Emilie's mum

Emily was a residential pupil at The Children’s Trust School for six years, staying on Willow House. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Just wonderful family time together with Emily." - Liz, Emily's mum

Emma had emergency neurosurgery in May 2017. She was transferred from the hospital to The Children's Trust in the August for two months of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show the beginning of our brain injury journey (major stroke) through to Emma going back to mainstream school. The Children's Trust at Tadworth played a huge part in this journey. From trips to a farm to pick sweetcorn, space for dressing up, a sensory room and many more opportunities working alongside all the supporting therapies." - Julie, Emma's mum

In January 2019, three year old Ezra had a stroke. He, and his family, arrived at The Children's Trust in March 2019 for three months of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“The first photo is Ezra 28 days before he had a life changing stroke. No signs of what was to come. The second is Ezra on his first day out of PICU after having a lifesaving craniotomy, followed by photos of his time at The Children’s Trust – the staff from Maple house who cared for him, and ringing the bell at the end of his rehabilitation.

"Now, Ezra loves being outside and being able to walk by himself and explore. He’s doing amazing at school, learning new things, speaking more and more each day, and trying to use his affected arm so much more. Mainly just being a little boy running and playing with his friends.” – Laura, Ezra’s mum

Floss sustained a severe acquired brain injury at age 17 in a road traffic accident. She came to The Children’s Trust in January 2020 for a period of rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo from January 2020 shows Floss in an adult NHS facility on the day of transfer to The Children's Trust. She had been in a PDOC since her accident in May 2019 and was almost entirely unresponsive. Within a week of admission to The Children's Trust, there were signs of improvement and she formally emerged in April 2020.

"She was deemed to have capacity to make her own decision to return home in Aug 2020 and the second photo shows Floss standing with her me to show just how much progress she made in six months at The Children's Trust; a world class charity that gave Floss her smile back. Thank you." - Robin, Floss's dad

Godi came to The Children's Trust in December 2009 for eight months of intensive rehabilitation after having a stroke.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They represent my dedication and ambition to continue pursuing my passion for art which was a nine year rollercoaster to get back to but was worth it in the end.

"Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought 11 years ago I would graduate from university and it still feels weird to say it. As that chapter is closed, my story continues.." - Godi 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They represent my dedication and ambition to continue pursuing my passion for art which was a nine year rollercoaster to get back to but was worth it in the end.

"Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought 11 years ago I would graduate from university and it still feels weird to say it. As that chapter is closed, my story continues.." - Godi 

Hannah arrived at The Children’s Trust in September 2000 just over a year after she suffered a massive cardiac arrest.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The Children's Trust provided Hannah with a rehabilitation programme that saved her life and 14 months later we left with her still with severe cerebral palsy but also hope. The photos are of her College Graduation and 21st Birthday celebrations - two huge milestones we never expected to experience." - Julia, Hannah's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The Children's Trust provided Hannah with a rehabilitation programme that saved her life and 14 months later we left with her still with severe cerebral palsy but also hope. The photos are of her College Graduation and 21st Birthday celebrations - two huge milestones we never expected to experience." - Julia, Hannah's mum

At 15 Haydn was riding his bike during the summer holidays when he was hit by a car. After nearly two months in hospital, Haydn was moved to The Children’s Trust for specialist rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We never thought we would see the day when Haydn was able to ride a bike again.  As with everything else with his recovery, he proved everyone wrong." - Amanda, Haydn's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We never thought we would see the day when Haydn was able to ride a bike again.  As with everything else with his recovery, he proved everyone wrong." - Amanda, Haydn's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We never thought we would see the day when Haydn was able to ride a bike again.  As with everything else with his recovery, he proved everyone wrong." - Amanda, Haydn's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We never thought we would see the day when Haydn was able to ride a bike again.  As with everything else with his recovery, he proved everyone wrong." - Amanda, Haydn's mum

Jadae was seven years old when she was involved in a serious road accident. Three months later Jadae moved to The Children’s Trust for specialist rehabilitation to relearn the skills she had lost.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The photo shows our first Christmas after Jadae's accident." - Caroline, Jadae's mum

Jade was 14 when she was hit by a car, her injuries so extensive that she was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In 2001 she came to The Children’s Trust for an intensive programme of specialist rehabilitation for three months.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"From something so awful happening to Jade, we had fantastic experiences doing talks and charity events and met wonderful people over several years. Giving our time for all the fantastic work you did for us all is not enough to say thank you and we are forever grateful." - Linda, Jade's mum

In May 2019, Jake arrived at The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation, following an operation to remove a brain tumour. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Jake has good memories meeting Charlie Fogarty, they shared their experiences of being at The Children Trust overwhelmed with support the team provided, Jake took inspiration from Charlie and his journey." - Bal, Jake's mum

In November 2016, eight year old Jasmine was left with a severe brain injury after a road traffic accident. After four months in hospital, she began a programme of rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Jasmine getting better on her journey from hospital to her first day back at school after a year - and her first day at high school." - Tony, Jasmine's dad

Jenson came to The Children’s Trust in 2018 for four months of rehabilitation after surgery to debulk his brain tumour. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Jenson had to go through 18 months of weekly chemotherapy in 2019 after his brain tumour had started to grow again and the Purple heart shows the end of treatment. He completed his first 3km walk and got a Santa medal. He was last but everyone was cheering him on to finish.

"The photo of Jenson in his suit is special as he is standing alone with very little help. Through his strength he was able to say goodbye to his beloved Nanny who passed away in Dec 2020. Nanny always encouraged him to keep going with his recovery and thought The Children's Trust was an amazing place to help him with rehabilitation." - Kimberley, Jenson's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Jenson had to go through 18 months of weekly chemotherapy in 2019 after his brain tumour had started to grow again and the Purple heart shows the end of treatment. He completed his first 3km walk and got a Santa medal. He was last but everyone was cheering him on to finish.

"The photo of Jenson in his suit is special as he is standing alone with very little help. Through his strength he was able to say goodbye to his beloved Nanny who passed away in Dec 2020. Nanny always encouraged him to keep going with his recovery and thought The Children's Trust was an amazing place to help him with rehabilitation." - Kimberley, Jenson's mum

Joe had a head injury in June 2011 following a road traffic accident. He was supported by The Children’s Trust’s Brain Injury Community Service in 2012/3.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The landscape photo I took after my head injury, of the seaside village my Grandad lived in. He was a great inspiration to me, and when he sadly passed in 2017 it left a big hole in my life. The photo I chose of him was when I last visited him in person, we made every moment special.

"The last photo is of my girlfriend of 9 years, who was instrumental in my overall recovery. Our relationship started not long after my head injury in June 2011, and my subsequent return to school. The photo was taken in 2012, the summer after we finished secondary school, and shows how close we were, and will remain to be." - Joe

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The landscape photo I took after my head injury, of the seaside village my Grandad lived in. He was a great inspiration to me, and when he sadly passed in 2017 it left a big hole in my life. The photo I chose of him was when I last visited him in person, we made every moment special.

"The last photo is of my girlfriend of 9 years, who was instrumental in my overall recovery. Our relationship started not long after my head injury in June 2011, and my subsequent return to school. The photo was taken in 2012, the summer after we finished secondary school, and shows how close we were, and will remain to be." - Joe

Joey was 10 years old when he had a life-threatening brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). He has come to The Children's Trust for rehabilitation twice - in August 2019 and May 2021. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“These photos were taken between 2018 and 2020. The first few show Joey’s time in Alder Hey children’s hospital. After four months in hospital we were able to come home and you can see how proud he was! The next show Joey’s time at The Children’s Trust. Joey came alive in the fabulous computer room and really looked forward to those sessions.

"One of my favourite photos from The Children’s Trust is Joey’s tea round as he had found some confidence and would ask what everyone wanted, make a list, make the drinks then wheel the trolley around the house to deliver them. The last photo is Joey and I looking to the future over the hills. The future is ours to take part in, whatever it brings we will embrace it as part of Joey’s story, we are blessed.” - Karen, Joey’s mum

Josh was just two-and-a-half when a rare and potentially fatal polio-style virus struck in 2016. He spent six months at The Children's Trust in 2017. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The picture of us all with Josh walking out of the front gate in July 2017 was one of the most emotional and memorable moments of our lives. Josh was completely paralysed by a virus that caused Acute Flaccid Myelitis in July 2016. After 6 months in PICU, he came to The Children's Trust for rehabilitation, where he improved so much that by the time he left he was able to walk out the front gates by himself!

"The second was taken at his leaving BBQ on Mulberry house, which was a very happy day because after a year away from home, Josh was finally able to come back home. It is also special because it shows what a happy, positive boy he is, despite everything he has been through.

"Whilst Josh has not fully recovered and his right arm remains paralysed, he is thriving at mainstream school and lives a life that I never could have imagined in those early days. Without The Children's Trust, he would not be where he is today and we can never thank everyone there enough." - Karen, Josh's mum

Kaden became unwell in March 2020 and was diagnosed with septic shock and pneumonia. Following this Kaden developed septic cardiomyopathy. He spent three months at The Children's Trust in the summer 2020 following an intensive rehabilitation programme. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show from when Kaden was first in hospital to now with his recovery." - Kim, Kaden's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show from when Kaden was first in hospital to now with his recovery." - Kim, Kaden's mum

Kai received rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust for 15 months in 2000/2001. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show a wonderful day out at the London Paralympics in 2012, Rhiannon's Wedding in 2015, a cruise in the Med with us in September 2019, and Kai meeting his nephew Finlay in December 2019. All are wonderful milestones in Kai's life." - Mark, Kai's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show a wonderful day out at the London Paralympics in 2012, Rhiannon's Wedding in 2015, a cruise in the Med with us in September 2019, and Kai meeting his nephew Finlay in December 2019. All are wonderful milestones in Kai's life." - Mark, Kai's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show a wonderful day out at the London Paralympics in 2012, Rhiannon's Wedding in 2015, a cruise in the Med with us in September 2019, and Kai meeting his nephew Finlay in December 2019. All are wonderful milestones in Kai's life." - Mark, Kai's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show a wonderful day out at the London Paralympics in 2012, Rhiannon's Wedding in 2015, a cruise in the Med with us in September 2019, and Kai meeting his nephew Finlay in December 2019. All are wonderful milestones in Kai's life." - Mark, Kai's dad

Kai was left with a serious brain injury in 2016 when he was involved in a road traffic accident. He went to The Children’s Trust for intensive brain injury rehabilitation to try to re-learn how to move and communicate.  

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Our journey at The Children's Trust was an absolute pleasure, meeting amazing staff and other families in similar situations as us." - Niyutee, Kai's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Our journey at The Children's Trust was an absolute pleasure, meeting amazing staff and other families in similar situations as us." - Niyutee, Kai's mum

Kenny is 14 years old and has epilepsy and autism. Since 2019, Kenny has lived at The Children’s Trust and attends The Children’s Trust School.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These are from the first year Kenny arrived at The Children's Trust, including his welcome banner and his first ride in a sling. Thank you!" - Jenny, Kenny's mum

At 16 Liam was diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). He came to The Children’s Trust for two months rehabilitation in November 2016. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the struggles that I have been through and what I've achieved during my life already!" - Liam

Lillie-Anne was two years old when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and acquired a brain injury during the operation to remove it. Once she was medically stable, Lillie-Anne was moved to The Children’s Trust’s specialist centre for rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"In the first photo Lillie was at The Children's Trust doing hand paintings and the second photo is Lillie's 6th birthday - her first birthday at school." - Rachel, Lillie's mum

Lily had a stroke during the first national lockdown in 2020. Once medically stable, Lily moved from Great Ormond Street Hospital to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation.  

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

What makes these photos special?

"The Children's Trust is an amazing place, and Lily would have never come so far without the support of her incredible team of therapists helping her all the way. We will forever be grateful ❤" - Natalie, Lily's mum

Lily came to The Children’s Trust for eight weeks of rehabilitation in 2019 after an operation to treat uncontrolled seizures. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"When Lily came to The Children's Trust she was unable to stand unaided and couldn't walk. These pictures show her ready to go out shopping for the first time after being stuck at home during lockdown and also taking her daily lockdown walk around our garden." - Vicki, Lily's mum

A car accident in 2017 left Madison with a brain injury and after four months in hospital, Madison came to The Children’s Trust for specialist rehabilitation. The Children’s Trust  Brain Injury Community Service supported her in 2018 with the transition to secondary school.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"These photos show Madison’s progress and how far she has come in three and a half years. With the help of her therapists she has come a long way." - Georgette, Madison's mum

Marli suffered a stroke in February 2020. In the April he arrived at The Children's Trust for six weeks of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

“We arrived at The Children's Trust in April 2020, Marli was unable to walk and had limited movement. Everyone at The Children's Trust worked so hard to help Marli back on his feet, Marli stood for the first time and took his first steps there through the commitment of the staff. The community in the houses was amazing and it became like a little family.” – Michael, Marli's Dad

“Marli’s journey of coming to The Children's Trust not being able to walk, to him walking to start high school.” - Carrie, Marli's Mum

Matthew was diagnosed with Pneumocccal meningo-encephalitis in March 2018. He came to The Children's Trust in the summer of that year for three months of intensive rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo was taken while Matthew was attending his rehab placement at The Children’s Trust . The rehab he got there helped him stand independently for the first time. The second photo was taken this winter and shows a much more stable little boy who is now walking independently. The help he got at The Children’s Trust made a significant difference to his progress." - Nicci, Matthew's mum

Megan was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March 2019 and underwent a 16 hour operation to remove it. She arrived at The Children's Trust in May 2019 for seven weeks of intensive rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Making it through two years of rehabilitation after major surgery, not knowing if I'd turn 16 and here I was on the 9 March 2021 celebrating my 18th birthday. Woop woop to all the brain injury survivors." - Megan 

In July 2019, 12 year old Mia sustained a serious head injury in a quad biking accident. Once medically stable she spent two months at The Children's Trust for intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"I have chosen these photos to show how far Mia has come. From being in hospital and finding she could play a few notes on the keyboard, to The Children’s Trust spending hours playing the piano in the lounge. Baking a cake in The Children’s Trust kitchen and decorating a beautiful 'thank you' cake on bell ringing day.

"Best of all Mia fulfilling her wish of being able to ride a bike again - practicing on The Children’s Trust three wheeler, and then pumping up the tyres ready to ride her own bike." - Angela, Mia's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"I have chosen these photos to show how far Mia has come. From being in hospital and finding she could play a few notes on the keyboard, to The Children’s Trust spending hours playing the piano in the lounge. Baking a cake in The Children’s Trust kitchen and decorating a beautiful 'thank you' cake on bell ringing day.

"Best of all Mia fulfilling her wish of being able to ride a bike again - practicing on The Children’s Trust three wheeler, and then pumping up the tyres ready to ride her own bike." - Angela, Mia's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"I have chosen these photos to show how far Mia has come. From being in hospital and finding she could play a few notes on the keyboard, to The Children’s Trust spending hours playing the piano in the lounge. Baking a cake in The Children’s Trust kitchen and decorating a beautiful 'thank you' cake on bell ringing day.

"Best of all Mia fulfilling her wish of being able to ride a bike again - practicing on The Children’s Trust three wheeler, and then pumping up the tyres ready to ride her own bike." - Angela, Mia's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"I have chosen these photos to show how far Mia has come. From being in hospital and finding she could play a few notes on the keyboard, to The Children’s Trust spending hours playing the piano in the lounge. Baking a cake in The Children’s Trust kitchen and decorating a beautiful 'thank you' cake on bell ringing day.

"Best of all Mia fulfilling her wish of being able to ride a bike again - practicing on The Children’s Trust three wheeler, and then pumping up the tyres ready to ride her own bike." - Angela, Mia's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"I have chosen these photos to show how far Mia has come. From being in hospital and finding she could play a few notes on the keyboard, to The Children’s Trust spending hours playing the piano in the lounge. Baking a cake in The Children’s Trust kitchen and decorating a beautiful 'thank you' cake on bell ringing day.

"Best of all Mia fulfilling her wish of being able to ride a bike again - practicing on The Children’s Trust three wheeler, and then pumping up the tyres ready to ride her own bike." - Angela, Mia's mum

Mila came to The Children’s Trust in the summer of 2020 for three months of rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They include the things she enjoyed doing and the amazing staff that helped her improve." - Laura, Mila's mum

In 2012 Millie was only 18 months old when severe seizures were diagnosed as Encephalitis which resulted in a brain injury. In June 2013 she came to The Children's Trust for five months of rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is pre ABI in May 2012, the second shows Millie on life support two weeks later after suffering a long seizure (one hour 45 minutes) due to autoimmune encephalitis.

"The next photo is Millie happy at Tadworth in the hydro pool which she loved then last photos are more recent. These photos show how life changed so rapidly and so dramatically." - Samantha, Millie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is pre ABI in May 2012, the second shows Millie on life support two weeks later after suffering a long seizure (one hour 45 minutes) due to autoimmune encephalitis.

"The next photo is Millie happy at Tadworth in the hydro pool which she loved then last photos are more recent. These photos show how life changed so rapidly and so dramatically." - Samantha, Millie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is pre ABI in May 2012, the second shows Millie on life support two weeks later after suffering a long seizure (one hour 45 minutes) due to autoimmune encephalitis.

"The next photo is Millie happy at Tadworth in the hydro pool which she loved then last photos are more recent. These photos show how life changed so rapidly and so dramatically." - Samantha, Millie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is pre ABI in May 2012, the second shows Millie on life support two weeks later after suffering a long seizure (one hour 45 minutes) due to autoimmune encephalitis.

"The next photo is Millie happy at Tadworth in the hydro pool which she loved then last photos are more recent. These photos show how life changed so rapidly and so dramatically." - Samantha, Millie's mum

Mollie was three years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis in August 2019. Once she was medically stable, Mollie arrived at The Children’s Trust for three months of rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is the day Mollie was admitted to hospital, the worst day of our lives. Mollie was in hospital for eight weeks in total.

"After that there are photos of Mollie with the amazing team at The Children’s Trust, she would not be where she is today if she hadn’t been given her three month placement.

"The last four photos are very special because they are of Mollie and I back at home and being able to enjoy life again after a very traumatic illness that sadly left Mollie with severe brain injury. She will forever have difficulties but thank you to the Children’s Trust for helping her get back on her feet on the road to recovery." - Ceri, Mollie's mum

Nieve was run over by a car in July 2018. Six months after the accident, she arrived at The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first photo is a day out in Tadworth, the second is back at home with the family." - Rob, Nieve's dad

Paul had a brain haemorrhage just before his ninth birthday in December 2010. He came to The Children's Trust in February 2011 for intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Paul's progression, hospital in 2010 to present date. When we found out The Children’s Trust wanted to connect with children they helped, we got in touch immediately. They worked on every part of Paul, including his speech, and his physiotherapy, so Paul could learn to play again.

"Now, we have a happy 19-year-old. We couldn’t have got to this point without their help all those years ago.” - Karen, Paul's mum

Riley came to The Children’s Trust in 2010 for eight weeks of intensive rehabilitation. In 2018, when he was due to transition to high school, Riley’s mum Amanda reached out to BICS and the team were able to support the family. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Photo one shows Riley's nose feed out, happy he can finally eat! The second is climbing a tree at sports day with his brother. Having had to learn how to walk again who would have thought he could do this six months later. Photo three is the first day of school for both boys, primary and secondary. We were told whilst ill Riley may not be able to attend mainstream school.

"The next two are Riley celebrating his prom night and finally becoming a teenager, and the last ones show a family holiday to Florida, with lots of walking and fun, very tiring but he managed it very well with the exception of photo 7. Photo 7 - Exhausted!" - Amanda, Riley's mum

Robbie was diagnosed with Infantile Batten Disease, a very rare and incurable neurological disorder. He, and his family, first came to The Children's Trust in 2009.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The first is one of the last photos we took of baby Robbie before he started showing strange symptoms: seizures, agitation, the loss of all his skills like crawling, sitting, pointing and making sounds. After months of testing, he was diagnosed. Robbie was seven in the second photo and had been admitted to Mulberry for an extended stay to cover David being born; this was the first time he met his youngest brother, on the sofa in the Mulberry lounge and the whole family was together." - Belinda, Robbie's mum

"The next photo was Robbie’s 11th birthday, a drumming party in Mulberry lounge with the extended family. By this time he was mainly living in Mulberry, coming home for alternate weekends, as his care needs were so high.

"The last photo was Robbie’s last outing to the treehouse in The Children’s Trust gardens on a sunny spring day. We believe that he had kept going for so long, defying medical expectations, because he was so happy and felt so loved – and that was due in no small part to the wonderful care he received at The Children’s Trust." - Belinda, Robbie's mum

"The next photo was Robbie’s 11th birthday, a drumming party in Mulberry lounge with the extended family. By this time he was mainly living in Mulberry, coming home for alternate weekends, as his care needs were so high.

"The last photo was Robbie’s last outing to the treehouse in The Children’s Trust gardens on a sunny spring day. We believe that he had kept going for so long, defying medical expectations, because he was so happy and felt so loved – and that was due in no small part to the wonderful care he received at The Children’s Trust." - Belinda, Robbie's mum

Ryan has been attending The Children's Trust Camps and Clubs programme since 2014. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"How to have fun during a pandemic. When we were all struggling The Children's Trust Saturday Club was able to open up and provide some fun and a change of scenery." - David, Ryan's dad

In July 2013 Ryan, 16, was hit by a van as he was cycling to work. Ryan remained in a coma for 123 days before opening his eyes. After hospital, Ryan received nine months of intensive rehabilitation at The Children's Trust.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show the achievements of an inspiring, resilient young man." - Mark, Ryan's dad

Saffron sustained a brain injury in 2019 after suffering a cardiac arrest. She arrived at The Children's Trust in the August for three months of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show Saffron’s progress. She started at The Children’s Trust just able to hold her head up on her front. She progressed to crawling, then using support to pull herself to standing, and then taking steps to move with support.

"Since her rehabilitation she has continued to progress. Walking independently, now able to break into a short run and is beginning to jump!" - Trisha, Saffron's mum

Sam is a speedway rider who had a serious crash while competing at the British Youth Championships in Glasgow in June 2019. After two months in hospital Sam came to The Children's Trust for an intensive rehabilitation programme.

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show when Sam first started to gain more awareness after his accident and was on some wheels again - albeit 4. Sam always remembers fondly his time at The Children's Trust. Enjoying going to Wet Wheels, meeting all the celebrities and organising a football game, especially against Dalton with his shiny shoes.

"The last photo is Sam with new kevlars and helmet with his new GT140 bike. He has learnt how to ride once more on two wheels with an engine, fulfilling his dream to ride once more." - Claire, Sam's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show when Sam first started to gain more awareness after his accident and was on some wheels again - albeit 4. Sam always remembers fondly his time at The Children's Trust. Enjoying going to Wet Wheels, meeting all the celebrities and organising a football game, especially against Dalton with his shiny shoes.

"The last photo is Sam with new kevlars and helmet with his new GT140 bike. He has learnt how to ride once more on two wheels with an engine, fulfilling his dream to ride once more." - Claire, Sam's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"They show when Sam first started to gain more awareness after his accident and was on some wheels again - albeit 4. Sam always remembers fondly his time at The Children's Trust. Enjoying going to Wet Wheels, meeting all the celebrities and organising a football game, especially against Dalton with his shiny shoes.

"The last photo is Sam with new kevlars and helmet with his new GT140 bike. He has learnt how to ride once more on two wheels with an engine, fulfilling his dream to ride once more." - Claire, Sam's mum

Savannah has been supported by The Children’s Trust’s Brain Injury Community Service since 2016. 

What makes these photos special to your story? 

"These photos are special to my story because they show how far I have come. I never thought I would even come out of the accident ok and now I am living and thriving and pursuing all the dreams like how I got into a west end production (School of Rock) in London.

"It had always been my dream to perform on a stage and thanks to The Children’s Trust and their continued support I can achieve all of my aspirations. I am so grateful for everything. I never thought I would come this far. Thank you so much." - Savannah

What makes these photos special to your story? 

"These photos are special to my story because they show how far I have come. I never thought I would even come out of the accident ok and now I am living and thriving and pursuing all the dreams like how I got into a west end production (School of Rock) in London.

"It had always been my dream to perform on a stage and thanks to The Children’s Trust and their continued support I can achieve all of my aspirations. I am so grateful for everything. I never thought I would come this far. Thank you so much." - Savannah

What makes these photos special to your story? 

"These photos are special to my story because they show how far I have come. I never thought I would even come out of the accident ok and now I am living and thriving and pursuing all the dreams like how I got into a west end production (School of Rock) in London.

"It had always been my dream to perform on a stage and thanks to The Children’s Trust and their continued support I can achieve all of my aspirations. I am so grateful for everything. I never thought I would come this far. Thank you so much." - Savannah

What makes these photos special to your story? 

"These photos are special to my story because they show how far I have come. I never thought I would even come out of the accident ok and now I am living and thriving and pursuing all the dreams like how I got into a west end production (School of Rock) in London.

"It had always been my dream to perform on a stage and thanks to The Children’s Trust and their continued support I can achieve all of my aspirations. I am so grateful for everything. I never thought I would come this far. Thank you so much." - Savannah

Sofia-Rose suffered a large stroke at birth in 2014. Her family were supported by The Children’s Trust’s Brain Injury Community Service in 2019. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Sofia suffered a life changing stroke at birth and we were warned she may never walk or talk. She was also certified several vision impaired/blind and developed west syndrome and epilepsy as a result of her brain injury.

"Sofia had always been very determined to do everything the doctors said she couldn’t, so the day Sofia walked with her brother around our rugby stadium to raise awareness for childhood stroke was so special to us! She then went on to win Child of the Year award for her bravery and raising awareness." - Sarah, Sofia's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"Sofia suffered a life changing stroke at birth and we were warned she may never walk or talk. She was also certified several vision impaired/blind and developed west syndrome and epilepsy as a result of her brain injury.

"Sofia had always been very determined to do everything the doctors said she couldn’t, so the day Sofia walked with her brother around our rugby stadium to raise awareness for childhood stroke was so special to us! She then went on to win Child of the Year award for her bravery and raising awareness." - Sarah, Sofia's mum

Tommy was just two years old when he sustained his brain injury after a fall from 50ft off a balcony on vacation. In August 2007, just over a month after his accident, Tommy was transferred to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"We didn't know what was going to happen with Tommy and his life. Would be be able to walk, talk or eat on his own? Slowly he regained those skills during the first six months of rehabilitation in Tadworth. These photos show the love and creativity the staff brought to make sure a two year old would want to engage with the sessions. Tommy still struggled with balance and coordination and walking completely on his own for some time.

"Frequent falls or bumped heads were commonplace but he never gave up. Tommy's speech was also ataxic and slow, but we are so excited that he is now in theatre and gave the speech at his 8th grade graduation in 2020. No one has problems hearing Tommy now. The family photo was taken this Christmas 2020 with Dad Tom, Mum Tina big brother Jack and our dog Suki. I am sure that the love, confidence and creativity instilled in Tommy for those months in Tadworth made an impact that lasted a lifetime not only on who Tommy is now but who we are as a family." - Tina, Tommy's mum

Velstrin sustained a severe brain injury in June 2015 when he was hit by a car. He came to The Children's Trust in August 2015 for three months of intensive rehabilitation. 

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum

What makes these photos special to your story?

"The time we spent at The Children's Trust was life changing for Velstrin and for all of us. The support we received cannot be measured. It speaks volumes of the memories when I see these photos and how fortunate I have been to receive incomparable and selfless love, care and support from The Children's Trust." - Maria Helena, Velstrin's mum