Real stories

Isaac, aged 16 months, experienced a stroke and needed heart surgery after an infection spread into his bloodstream. But he hasn’t let that hold him back.

In August 2022, three-year-old Millie acquired a brain injury after experiencing a stroke. Mum Alice shares their story.

Arthur was seven months old when he had his first open-heart surgery. Following a complication in surgery Arthur had a stroke. Mum Laura shares their story.

Mum Laura shares her family’s Christmas Eve tradition and explains why it was important to keep it going after son Ezra’s stroke in 2019.

Almost three years after a haemorrhagic stroke, Joey has persevered with his dream of being an artist. He shares his advice for young people getting back to their passion after a brain injury.

In June 2018, eight-year-old Issy had a severe ischemic stroke caused by a blockage cutting off the blood supply to the brain. Mum Candice shares their story. 

Lily had a stroke during the first national lockdown – mum Natalie talks about the day itself, hospital and rehabilitation at The Children’s Trust.

Lewis, aged 13, has had a number of strokes since the age of seven and a brain haemorrhage in 2019. Mum Sharon shares their story.

Connor was 14 when he had a stroke and subsequent brain injury. He has recently celebrated passing his exams at college.

Five-year-old Sofia-Rose had a stroke at birth but faces challenges with a smile on her face and enjoys school, fashion and spreading awareness. Mum Sarah shares their story.