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Family stories


“It was the first time I was able to freely look after my daughter.”
Born early while on holiday in Spain, Daisy was brought safely home by Lia’s Wings, who guided her parents through every challenge to ensure she could continue vital neonatal care in the UK.


Our first US neonatal transfer: Jude’s story
Born at just 24 weeks in the USA, Jude needed specialist care thousands of miles from home. We supported his family and coordinated a complex neonatal transfer to bring him safely back to the UK.


A two-day trip that became an 80-day hospital stay
After their twins were born extremely prematurely abroad, Lia’s Wings supported the family through loss and separation and brought them home to Ireland.


Lia’s Wings life-saving intervention
Two-year-old Fatima suffered a severe cardiac decline in Morocco, where specialist care was unavailable. Lia’s Wings flew her to the UK for life-saving treatment and helped reunite her family.


Freya flies home from Lithuania for specialist assessment and support
Lia’s Wings brought Freya safely home from Lithuania, enabling her to receive a vital diagnosis and specialist NHS care.


Olivia’s 400-mile journey home, born at 24 weeks
Born at 24 weeks far from home, Olivia was safely flown to Scotland for specialist neonatal care with her mum supported every step of the way.


“Even when it seemed impossible, they were the only charity to support us.”
Eight-year-old Lucy became critically ill while on holiday in Poland. Lia’s Wings arranged her emergency air transfer home to Birmingham, where she’s now receiving specialist treatment surrounded by her family.


"The Lia’s Wings Team texted me every day... Those little texts allowed me to breathe."
When baby Adam was critically injured abroad, Lia’s Wings supported his family every step of the way, bringing him safely home and reuniting the family.


Sienna flies from Glasgow to Chester for neonatal care closer to home
Sienna was born at 34 weeks while her family was on holiday in Scotland. Lia’s Wings stepped in to transfer her to a hospital closer to home.
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