Share Your Family Story
Storytelling is important to Noah’s Ark; we know how powerful sharing a family story can be.
By sharing your story, you help us increase the understanding of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
Experience tells us sharing stories is effective; other families connect with your story and are encouraged to access our services or support our charity by volunteering or donating.
Help Us Tell the Noah’s Ark Story
There is little public awareness of children’s palliative care and deep misunderstanding of what it is.
This prevents our key audiences from engaging with us – whether that’s using our services, referring those who could benefit from our care, or providing long-term sustainable support. It is through showing the direct impact that Noah’s Ark has on those we support that we can change minds, motivate action, and build trust.
We know that hearing stories of those we support helps those referred to us feel more comfortable accessing our service. And we also know that is through showing the genuine impact of Noah’s Ark that we can bring to life why this charity warrants funding, focus and support.
Share Your Story
By sharing your story with our key audiences, you’ll play a vital role in building a better understanding of children’s palliative care and how we support families like your own.
Together, we can help create a better understanding of what children’s palliative care is and ensure more babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell, and their families, get the support they need.
Our Principles of Storytelling
We are committed to telling the stories of those we support in a way that empowers and elevates.
Family First
You are a family first and foremost. We encourage you to speak about your experiences as a family as a whole, not just in relation to your child’s condition.
Empower
We create empathy, not sympathy. Sharing your story should be an empowering experience, not one where you are left ‘felt sorry for'.
Authentic
We always want you to show up exactly as you are. We will brief you on areas to focus on, but what is important is that you are your authentic selves. We never endorse or perpetuate stereotypes.
Choice
We collaborate with you when sharing your story. How much you share is always your choice. You can request changes to be made to case studies. You always can say no to any opportunity we present to you.
Family Stories
Read what other families have to say about their experiences. A big thank you to every family that has allowed us to share their story.
Riffat’s Story
Mar 2025
A’Idah's Story
Feb 2025
Ciaran, Ingride and Callum’s Story
Nov 2024
How to share your story
If you are interested in helping us by sharing your own family story, please speak to your Family Link worker or get in touch!
