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Supporting Families with Hospitalised Children across the UK.
Registered Charity in England and Wales: 1212933.
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Never the fastest, but always a showboater… at least we took the crown back from Miss Beats this year, until next time @redskyfoundation 👀

Massive thanks to all of our amazing little runners today, each and everyone of you was incredible, another great event over and we can’t wait to do it all again next year @great_run 💪

#greatnorthrun #charity #gnrmini by @louiescharity

This is the story of Louie’s.

Our founders, Addison and Shannon, share what they lived through, why Louie’s was founded, who it helps, and what your support means to a charity like ours.

We’ve gained quite a few new followers recently, so it felt like a great time to share this. It’s a good chance for existing followers to learn a bit more about us too, as we’re forever changing what we do as a small, yet high impact charity 🫶

Just a heads up, this does contain some imagery and messaging that may be upsetting. We don’t usually share things like this, but unfortunately it’s the reality of what we faced, and what the families we support can face too.

Watch the full video on our Facebook. Link in the bio 🙌 by @louiescharity

Did you see our amazing cheerleaders and supporters waiting for you on the other side of the swing bridge?! They were absolutely amazing 🤩🥳

Want to join Team Louie’s for next year? You can register now, link in the bio!

If you ran for us this year, or registered with us on the day your first entry will be free (we sent out an email/message to you earlier today, if you haven’t received anything yet, please get in touch). Otherwise it’s £10 per child with a minimum fundraising target of £50 per child.

#teamlouies #charity #gnr #greatrun by @louiescharity

What a busy, but fantastic morning! Tommy Runs never fails to impress, and @wilddeerevents once again hosted another fantastic event. Thanks you so much for having us this year, we loved it! 🫶

Many photos and videos which we need to fully catch up on and post very shortly, in the meantime here’s just a few of the great shots by @pictureperfectphotonewcastle!

Thank you to each and every person who came to join us, from runners to supporters and volunteers, as well as the lovely lot at @303runclub 🫶

#tommyruns #charity #running by @louiescharity

What a morning! ❤️🏃‍♀️

Today was the Seaham Tommy 10K with the brilliant people of 303 Run Club, coming together to support an incredible cause Louies charity. ❤️

I’ll be honest I wasn’t particularly keen on doing this race. Living in Seaham I’d heard mixed things about the course over the years and it just wasn’t one I had been excited about, not that I’m ever excited about signing up to a race 🤣.

But WOW 🤩 what a day! Sometimes you just have to turn up, put those doubts aside and embrace it because today was everything I didn’t know I needed.

The atmosphere, the energy, the smiles, the encouragement and most importantly the people. 🥹

I’m genuinely so grateful to be getting to know more and more of the 303 Run Club family. It’s becoming so much more than just turning up for a run. It’s the friendships, the support, the laughter and that feeling of belonging. A little running family that I’m so happy to be part of. ❤️

A huge shout out to everyone who made today’s Tommy 10K so special, to 303 Run Club for being the amazing bunch you are, and to the Louie charity for the incredible work you do.

Today was a reminder that it’s not always about the course, the pace or the distance. It’s about the people you share it with.

What a vibe. What a morning. What a charity. And what a little running family. ❤️🏃‍♀️

#tommy10k #seaham #303runclub #louiescharity #greatday by @louiescharity

@wilddeerevents Tommy 10k

3rd year of running this and again didn’t disappoint! Great route and event!

Great to have a run where my Nanna and grandad can get involved! by @louiescharity

Tommy 10k with @303runclub / @louiescharity

An absolute blast. Fatigued and ankle issues aside. Still managed 10k under 1hr and after all the horror stories bout this route. Really enjoyed it!

It was this squad that made it tho. Great to see familiar faces across the route cheering each other on and celebrating at the end. Propa community this like!

@karalouise_0 @joannejossykeers @jasjas_ @franl_2300 @christo5649 @daveyhutton81 @steven_hoey @addisonwtaylor @bethknox88 @parmley96 @goldenbeth_ @thewellnesswarrior_
All running to help @louiescharity 🧡💛

Lush to see and catch up with @deniseicus ❤️

On to the next run 🏃‍♂️💨 by @louiescharity

Collections and drop offs! It’s starting to get to that crazy time of year again where it’s twofold 🫣 Today we dropped into Sunderland Royal Hospital to restock the wards with essentials, essential parent packs, and more, as well as some gifts for a family currently staying on the wards. Followed by a stop at the GNCH, to provide plenty of toys and gifts for the babies and younger children staying there 🫶

We also picked up our first collection of delivering joy gifts from Dumelm, after a few days of tags going on their tree we already had an amazing response, thank you so much to everyone who’s taken tags so far, you’re amazing!

We couldn’t of timed having the Chery Tiggo back from @sgpetch at a better time to squeeze it all in before we head across with it tomorrow to @wilddeerevents Tommy Runs, keep an eye out for our party station on route which is powered by them ⚡️Roll on tomorrow! 🙌

#charity #deliveringjoy #hospital by @louiescharity

Three years ago today, we said goodbye to our beautiful son Louie.

We spent 15 months watching him grow into the smartest, kindest and most loving little boy. He never stopped being himself despite the difficulties he faced throughout his life.

The memories we made with him in hospital were some of our last, and they’ve stayed with us ever since. They’re the reason Louie’s exists. Every family we support, every memory made on a ward, and every worry we take off a parent’s shoulders is done in his name.

We love you forever, cheeky monkey 🐒💚 by @louiescharity

It’s that time again! 🎄

Head over to Dunelm Sunderland and pick up one of our wish tags for children, siblings and caregivers spending Christmas in hospital.

Buy the items, return your bag, and we’ll handle the rest! 🎁🧡 #dunelmdeliveringjoy by @louiescharity

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄

We have been lucky once again to be chosen by Dunelm Sunderland for the #DunelmDeliveringJoy appeal.

Our year-round mission is to make everyday moments memorable for families spending time in hospital, and Christmas is no exception, so we’ve written wish tags for children, siblings and caregivers who will be on the ward over the festive season.

Each one is filled with the items we know families need the most, from arts & crafts to cosy pyjamas and blankets. We’ve made sure the whole family can have a special gift this year, making their time in hospital that little bit brighter. 🏥✨

Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Visit Dunelm Sunderland and pick a Louie’s tag from the tree.
2️⃣ Buy the items on the tag, leaving gifts unwrapped (we'll handle that!).
3️⃣ Return your gift bag to Dunelm, ready for us to collect and deliver to the wards. by @louiescharity

This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week.

It’s a time to remember every baby gone too soon, and for us, it’s always a time we think of Louie and the 15 months we had with him.

Losing a child happens in so many different ways. Through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, illness, or suddenly and without warning. No matter their age, they are always someone’s baby, and the grief stays with you forever.

Tomorrow at 7pm, we’ll be joining the Wave of Light hosted by @4louis.charity and lighting a candle for Louie and every baby who should still be here. We’d love for you to join us. 🕯️✨ by @louiescharity