30/10/2026
"You gave us peace of mind when we had none.” 🩷
When Julian was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, his family’s world was turned upside down.
Alongside the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, his parents faced an enormous practical challenge. With three children to care for and Julian requiring treatment in hospital, simply finding a way to keep everyone together and safe felt overwhelming.
Thankfully, their wonderful social worker from Young Lives vs Cancer, reached out to Evie’s Gift.
We were able to step in and provide accommodation close to the hospital, giving Julian’s parents the flexibility to share his care on the ward while ensuring his brothers were safe and nearby.
For the family, it meant one less thing to worry about at an incredibly difficult time.
In their own words:
“You took the immediate panic of expensive hotels, driving, and family separation completely off our shoulders. You gave us the breathing room we desperately needed to formulate a care plan.”
And perhaps the words that mean the most:
“Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for catching us when we were falling.”
This is why Evie’s Gift exists. 🩷
Behind every stay we fund is a family navigating one of the most difficult experiences imaginable. Sometimes, something as simple as a safe place to stay can make an extraordinary difference.
We are so grateful to Julian’s family for allowing us to share their story, and we send them all our love and strength as Julian continues his treatment.
Because when a child is seriously ill, keeping families together matters.🩷
