Meet the father and daughter behind our mission to support families in hospital during their hardest moments.
I’m Steven Hardy, founder of Amelia’s Light and dad to Amelia - a courageous little girl living with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare and life-limiting neurological condition that has shaped every moment of our lives.
Our journey has taken us through dozens of hospitals, late-night emergency admissions, and months of worry and waiting. I’ve slept in chairs, skipped meals, and held Amelia’s hand through more procedures than I can count. But some of the hardest moments weren’t just medical - they were emotional and financial. How do you find strength when you’re also wondering how to pay for parking, fuel, or even food?
It was in those moments that I realised families in hospital face two battles: the medical one, and the hidden cost of simply staying close. That’s where Amelia’s Light comes in.
“Every family deserves to feel held - emotionally and practically - during a hospital crisis. That’s what Amelia’s Light offers.”
Amelia’s Light is fundraising to provide practical support to eligible families during hospital stays in the future. Applications and referrals are closed, and we cannot currently provide funding or practical support.
No parent should sit beside their child’s hospital bed worrying about bills or logistics. Our goal is simple: keep families together and stable when life turns upside down.
Every act of support brings light to a dark place. Whether you donate, partner with us, or share our story - you become part of a mission that keeps vulnerable families close to their children in hospital.
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