Milan’s Story
Parents Phoebe and Zayne’s lives irrevocably changed in November 2020, when their five-year-old son, Milan, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “When we got the results, it was utterly
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Parents Phoebe and Zayne’s lives irrevocably changed in November 2020, when their five-year-old son, Milan, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “When we got the results, it was utterly
Read morePhyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their patients, Sua, and her family organise a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony, to celebrate the engagement of Sua and Tim’s daughter
Read moreThe cow that stands in Christopher’s garden was originally part of the Surrey Cow Parade in 2016 before being donated to the hospice. Years of being outdoors had faded the original designs, so
Read morePhyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their IPU patients, John, and his wife Tina celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this week! The happy couple enjoyed lunch and a glass or
Read more“I was referred to Phyllis Tuckwell about three years ago, just before Covid came along,” said Pam. “Immediately you feel that there’s a warmth and a support around you. I can’t tell you
Read moreWhen he was 18, Andrew was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Over the years he had several operations and many therapy sessions, but was eventually given the news that there was nothing more that
Read more"Every single person who goes there is going to find something there that will make them feel happier. I get quite depressed with this illness, but when you walk into that room, it is just so
Read more"There are a lot of things that he hasn’t shown any interest in before, but coming along to the Hospice and experiencing them for the first time, suddenly he’s interested in them. He’s keen
Read morePhyllis Tuckwell's chaplain helped Emma and her fiancé Neil to organise a wedding blessing so that David could be part of the celebrations. As well as providing medical, nursing and
Read moreBoth Shooting Star Children's Hospices have specially adapted hydrotherapy pools, available for the whole family to come and have fun, memorable experiences and enjoy the many physical benefits
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