Feedback & Testimonials
We love getting feedback from our beneficiaries because we use it to shape and evolve our services. If you have been supported by Reuben’s Retreat and would to send us your story or testimonial, please email it support@reubensretreat.org. Here are just a few examples from our families…
“There are very few support systems locally who understand the journey you go through and I believe that Reuben’s Retreat is going to be the trailblazer for the children of today and the future. This will help everyone see that disability should not be hidden but differences celebrated and inclusion is for all. Lucie and I recently attended a music therapy afternoon which Lucie loved. Its little things like this that make me feel included and not segregated from our local society. Finding accessible and inclusive activities is near non-existent in our community.” – Kerry, Lucie’s Mum
“Since losing our precious daughter, Erin, 19 months ago to Leukaemia, life has been unbearable. Nicola and her team at RR have been a massive support and words cannot thank them enough. Not only have they supported us with counselling and Reiki, but most recently a break in Wales. We have had to overcome many hurdles and ‘first times’ of doing things without Erin, one of the hardest being booking a holiday. Reubens Retreat arranged and booked a weeks break in Wales, which helped take away the pain of booking for two instead of three and gave us the push we needed to take a break. The cottage we stayed in was beautiful, quaint and cosy in a peaceful village just outside Conwy. We did a lot of walking and re-visited places we have been with Erin. Although the holiday was extremely tough, very emotional and a huge part of our family was missing, it was the time we both needed away from home, work and day to day challenges to rest, reflect and find some peace. Reubens Retreat is an invaluable organisation to support families facing challenges with child illness and bereavement.”
– Cath & Steve Eddleston
“Grief is a very lonely place but being around people who are going through the same pain really helps me cope. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found Reuben’s Retreat. They truly are a bright light in a world of dark times.” – Sarah Parry
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Heidi’s Story
Our Reuben’s Retreat families are always inspiring us! Sarah, Heidi’s Mummy, set up a charity called PEEPS in 2018, supporting families who have been affected by HIE. HIE stands for hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, it is a lack of oxygen to the brain that can cause injury. Please read Sarah’s words below about her amazing little Heidi,…
14th April
Autumn Update
Wow! Autumn is here already and as the beautiful leaves begin to turn, we look forward to cosy evenings and prepare for the next few months here at Reuben’s Retreat. Thanks to your amazing support throughout this challenging year, we are continuing to support families through rain and shine, due to the generous hearts who surround us. Alongside our virtual activities, it’s been a pleasure…
23rd September
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Run for Reuben!
The sponsorship and awareness raised through Running for Reuben has been integral to the charity since we began back in 2012, and we’d love for you to join us this year and help us to turn the streets REUBlue once again! GREAT MANCHESTER RUN – Sunday 26th September 2021 Once again there’s a choice of…
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