Abigail's Angel

This Christmas, Abigail has designed a very special bauble with Wendy from the Play Team, ‘Abigail's Angel’. Abigail’s Angel, Joy, is sparkly and has a stoma just like her. 

When you donate this Christmas, volunteers will make and send you a special 25th Anniversary bauble for your own Christmas tree.

Give a little Joy this Christmas.

Abigail's Story, as told by her mum, Lesley

Until this year, my daughter Abigail had always been healthy. When she became unwell with what seemed like a virus and a sore tummy, I never imagined how much our lives were about to change.

"I thought we’d just be in for the night. We ended up staying for five months."

Abigail spent five months in hospital receiving treatment for complex stomach problems. Three days before her 10th birthday, she had surgery to create a stoma, but her recovery brought further challenges.

Abigail and her twin brother, Nathan, had always done everything together. Now they were apart. While I stayed in hospital with Abigail, Nathan was at home without his sister and his mum. Some mornings, I didn’t know how we would get through the day.

"Thanks to people like you, we had support when we needed it most."

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity brought comfort and joy into our hardest days. At the Teddy Hospital, Abigail practised procedures with her teddy, finding the confidence to face things that worried her. The Play Team, character visits, stories and music gave her something to look forward to.

Hearing your child laugh after seeing them in pain means more than I can put into words. That support helped hold our whole family up.

"This Christmas, Abigail has designed a special bauble for your tree."

Abigail’s Angel, Joy, is sparkly and has a stoma just like her. For me, she represents the support and guidance that helped us through so much uncertainty.

"Make a donation to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, and our wonderful volunteers will make you a matching Abigail’s Angel for your own tree."

When you hang Joy among your decorations, I hope you’ll think of what your kindness can mean. A child finding confidence. Laughter on a difficult day. A parent feeling supported.

Abigail is home now but her care continues, with further treatment ahead. For families like ours, your kindness matters long after Christmas.

Please, if you can, donate today.

Thank you, from our family to yours.

Lesley, Abigail’s mum

How to donate to the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity Christmas Appeal

Online: Use the donation box at the top of this page. It will guide you through each step.

By phone: 0141 212 8750

Thanks to the generous sponsorship from GTG Training, all proceeds from your donation will go to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.