Here we share stories of how family’s lives have been helped by Demelza, from hospice care through to family support and ongoing bereavement support.

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01st September 2024

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Fundraising in memory of Zak

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we are bringing you Zak's story and the amazing fundraising challenge his family have done to keep his memory alive.

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12th June 2024

Children's Hospice Week | Fenton's story

We're delighted to share Fenton's story, where you'll hear from Mum Sharon on why this care is so important and how Demelza’s support helped her switch off from being a carer for the first time in nearly 16 years. 

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04th June 2024

Children's Hospice Week | Henry's Story

We are here to support families through the toughest of times and beyond, providing support however it is best needed. This Children's Hospice Week, parents Sam and Hua share Henry's story.

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04th June 2024

Children's Hospice Week | Lily's Story

Lily’s mum, Michelle, shares how much Lily loves the hydro pool at Demelza – and how relieved she is they’ll still have access when Lily turns 18 and stops accessing our clinical services.

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30th April 2024

Isla's story

“Isla was a happy, bright, bubbly five-year-old; we never had any reason to believe she was unwell, sadly, this all changed overnight when she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour called DIPG. Within nine months of that diagnosis, Isla was gone.” – Steph, mum to Isla

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12th May 2023

Zelcia's story

Zelcia was just one year old when she swallowed a button-sized lithium battery, which caused deep and severe damage to her throat – she was rushed to hospital, and most of her oesophagus had to be removed. Zelcia's mum shares just how important Demelza has been in their family's life.

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Demelza South East London

5 Wensley Close,

Eltham,

London,

SE9 5AB

020 8859 9800

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East Sussex

Demelza East Sussex

150a Bexhill Road,

St Leonards On Sea,

East Sussex,

TN38 8BL

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Sittingbourne,

Kent,

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