Family stories
Olivia's story
Olivia has a condition so rare there have only been four reported cases worldwide in the last 10 years. She has suffered over 400 seizures a day and her parents have never heard their little girl cry.
Reece's story
Reece was born with a condition which brings a complex range of life-limiting challenges and his future remains uncertain.
Jaylen's story
Jaylen and his family first visited Rainbows in 2016. Read their story and how Rainbows supports them
Kaleb's story
Kaleb was born unexpectedly at home... now 15 months old he continues to make progress but his future remains uncertain..
Jessie's Story
Jessie suffers from a rare and catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy and factors such as the weather and over stimulation can cause life-threatening seizures.
Jayden's Story
At first glance you might easily think Jayden Raven was like any other child.
But five-year-old Jayden is not like other children. He is, in fact, often very poorly. And every birthday, every Christmas with her son is a milestone for which his mother, Sarah, is grateful.
Sophie's Story
Sophie suffers from several life-limiting conditions, but it hasn’t stopped her from flying in a plane, zip wiring and racing in a power boat
Patrick's Story
It was at her 20-week antenatal scan that Vicky Langford discovered one of her unborn twins, Patrick and Frederick had a rare brain condition and was unlikely to survive.
Preston's story
Preston has a life-threatening heart condition but he doesn’t let that stop him from running around, playing and enjoying life.