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As part of Children’s Hospice Week 2023 (19th – 25th June), organised by Together for Short Lives, St Oswald’s Hospice is sharing the story of Stephen and Sophie…
Here, dad Stephen shares their story…
Sophie’s dad describes how he’s connected to St Oswald’s Hospice and shares how the support of the team at the hydrotherapy pool allows him and his daughter to “have a good time without the worries”.
Watch nowLearn more about Sophie’s condition and the expert medical care she receives from Junior Sister, Georgia Whitley, and Physiotherapist, Laura Allmark.
Watch nowStephen reflects on some of the exciting activities Sophie and her family get involved in during his daughter’s short breaks at St Oswald’s Hospice.
Watch nowStephen reflects on the support they receive from the St Oswald’s Hospice team, which allows him and Sophie to focus on “spending quality time” together in a “safe environment”.
Watch nowIn our final video below, Stephen reflects on the 100-miler he recently completed in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice. He discusses the support he received from the people around him, and how having Sophie at the forefront of his mind proved the perfect motivation.
Inspired by Stephen? Check out the link below to see how you could get involved or challenge yourself to support St Oswald’s Hospice.
Watch now Get involved with St Oswald's HospiceText CHILDRENS to 70450 to donate £5 to St Oswald’s Hospice.
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Or if you would like to make a donation online, you can donate here.
Find out more about Together for Short Lives who are the organisers of Children’s Hospice Week, here.
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