1,185 families
with a seriously ill child were supported by Rainbow Trust in 22/23 thanks to donations from supporters like you.
Help us reach moreRainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Suffering from health issues since she was two weeks old, it wasn't until Mya Ela was three that she was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where a cancerous mass was found. She was then diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma - a rare but aggressive type of cancer.
The family were introduced to Jaimie their Rainbow Trust Family Support Worker in April 2023. Initially she spent time with Mya Ela in hospital giving Natalie a much-needed break but since July last year Mya Ela has been home, and Jaimie provides respite care for Natalie by taking her out as well as bringing food and essential items the family need.
"Jaimie has been my absolute rock to be honest. I would feel so lost without her. She has made such a big difference to our lives. She’s encouraged Mya Ela to walk again and do things that she enjoys doing. Because she is undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder, Mya Ela can be quite difficult, but Jaimie understands her, and she trusts her." - Natalie, Mya Ela's mum.
With your help Family Support Workers like Jaimie can make the challenges that families living with childhood illness face that bit more manageable.
Please donate today to help us support more seriously ill children and their families just like Mya Ela's.
If you have trouble donating please call: 01372 220083 or email: [email protected].
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
Suffering from health issues since she was two weeks old, it wasn't until Mya Ela was three that she was taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle where a cancerous mass was found. She was then diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma - a rare but aggressive type of cancer.
The family were introduced to Jaimie their Rainbow Trust Family Support Worker in April 2023. Initially she spent time with Mya Ela in hospital giving Natalie a much-needed break but since July last year Mya Ela has been home, and Jaimie provides respite care for Natalie by taking her out as well as bringing food and essential items the family need.
"Jaimie has been my absolute rock to be honest. I would feel so lost without her. She has made such a big difference to our lives. She’s encouraged Mya Ela to walk again and do things that she enjoys doing. Because she is undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder, Mya Ela can be quite difficult, but Jaimie understands her, and she trusts her." - Natalie, Mya Ela's mum.
With your help Family Support Workers like Jaimie can make the challenges that families living with childhood illness face that bit more manageable.
Please donate today to help us support more seriously ill children and their families just like Mya Ela's.
We rely on your generosity for almost all of our funding:
with a seriously ill child were supported by Rainbow Trust in 22/23 thanks to donations from supporters like you.
Help us reach moreof our income is from donations and fundraising. It is only with your donation and support that we can continue supporting the families that need us.
Please donate todaywith a seriously ill child started to receive practical and emotional support in 22/23 thanks to your kind donations.
Help us reach morealso funded with your gifts, was launched to enable Rainbow Trust to help more families with a seriously ill child.
Help us support moreIn England, there are over 86,000 children with life-threatening conditions. Families face the possibility of loss and daily struggles.
Donate nowRainbow Trust pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker, giving them practical and emotional support.
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