Memories Made
ESME
Over the Easter holidays we were approached about lovely Esme, who had been in Southampton Hospital for a while. Esme had been having a pretty tricky time and her mum wanted to give her a special memory in an attempt to brighten her experience, even just a little.
We were told that Esme loved Princess Ariel and Barbie and that's all we needed to get to work. We contacted Anna @ The Snow Princess and she was more than happy to help us. Anna visited Esme and her brother right in her hospital room. They spent time reading stories, singing songs and even doing a bit of magic!
We also organised for a few gifts to be sent to the hospital, which Ariel delivered on our behalf. Esme was chuffed to bits with her two brand new Barbies and a Malibu Play House. There was even a Minecraft gift there for Esme's brother.
The smile on Esme's face tells us all we need to know. Thank you for allowing us, and the fantastic Ariel, to bring a little joy to you.
We wish Esme and her family health, happiness and a sprinkling of Princess Magic!
FREDDIE
Our very first "Memory for Life" was made, on Sunday 2 November 2025, at Southampton Hospital, and what a day it was!
Freddie has been in hospital since August, has spent time in PICU, and has had a really tough time. His nurse, Abbie, referred Freddie and his family to Archie's Warriors, telling us that Freddie LOVES cars...so we got to work and, in collaboration with the lovely guys and girls at Teddy Bear Run, managed to bring some fancy cars to him on-site at the hospital.
It was a truly a lovely day and Freddie, his twin Reggie, Dad Sam and Gran Mary had a great time sitting in the cars, playing with the controls and revving the huge engines. To top it all, the actual Teddy from Teddy Bear Run even made a surprise appearance and presented the family with a huge care package.
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Freddie and his family and the beaming smiles were nothing short of priceless.
Get better soon, Freddie
