Diane Barnett

I'm fundraising for The Children’s Hospital Charity!

I'm taking on Team Theo's Glow in the Park to raise money for the Sheffield Children's Hospital 

This year, I will be walking/jogging in memory of my late son, Birthday Memory Christmas. Day 

Daniel.  was my firstborn, a baby who taught me how to become a mum; little did I know at the time, he would teach me so much more. Like all mothers, I faced many challenges with my child, but in Daniel’s case, his illness brought profound pain, fear, and uncertainties, reaching depths I never knew existed.

The memories we hold of Daniel are intertwined with the support we received from Sheffield Children's Hospital, specifically the Old M3 ward, now known as Ward 6. Daniel was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma at 14 years old. Despite being in immense pain, requiring up to 72 tablets at one point, his spirit remained unbroken. The disease eventually spread to his lungs, leading to renal failure. During this difficult time, life took on a whole new meaning for both of us, and the challenges strengthened our bond. 

His resilience was truly extraordinary.

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Daniel was immensely talented, warm, and caring. He was a born artist with a natural flair for drawing and painting. Thanks to Rachael and the team, he continued his art while an inpatient at the hospital. Daniel had an incredible eye for detail and a unique creative style. He loved his family and friends, thrived in his education, and even managed to travel to some amazing places, meeting wonderful people along the way. One of his proudest moments was having his artwork displayed at Christie’s auction house in London.


Despite his strength, bravery, and resilience, Daniel passed away in May 2010 at the age of 19. I share Daniel’s story because he is my child, and I will never stop talking about him. The memories of him will live on forever because he was more than his cancer.


I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sheffield Children's Hospital, Ward M3 (now Ward 6), the PACT charity, Beryl, Sarah & and all the amazing staff. Thank you for taking the time to read this.   ❤️



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Raised £50 or over

Thank you to my Sponsors

£46.64

Paul Douglas

Well done Diane . Julie & Paul

£31.80

Zaharoulla Efthymiou

£31.80

Rjm Wealth Management Ltd

Good luck x

£21.20

Mary Farmer

💕🙏From Mary & Paul Farmer

£21.20

Anonymous

💙💙

£21.20

Darren Pearce

Well done Di big love

£21.20

Sharon Coombs

Good luck with the fund raising Di. SCH holds so many memories for me, having worked on the PICU XX

£21.20

Sabrina Richards

You are an amazing lady 💓

£21.20

Lauren Tomlinson

🤍

£21.20

Raymond And Sigrid Fereday

Sending lots of love Daniel is forever in our heart's xxx

£21.20

Julie Green

❤️

£21.20

Anonymous

£20

Emma Marshall

£20

Julie C

Thank you Diane. A charity special to us x

£20

Karen Hall

❤️

£10.60

Alex F

In memory of my special friend and in support of all the fabulous work by The Children’s Hospital! Much Love and a Happy Christmas to all! X

£10.60

Anne Stuart

£10.60

Sharon Parkinson

Good luck Di

£10.60

Paul Douglas

Keep up the good work Julie and Paul

£10.60

Phil Roberts

£10.60

Anthony Allert

Happy xmas

£10.60

Bernadette Aimson

£10.60

Ken Craig

Well done Ken team Roberts

£10.60

Paula Craig

£10.60

Katie Roberts

£10.60

Sharon Horton

You go girl, amazing and inspirational woman xx

£10.60

Joanne Outram

£10.60

Anonymous

£10.60

Neil Flint

God bless xxx🙏

£10

Deborah Hall

You have always had the biggest heart . Good luck for the challenge. Love you 🩷

£5.30

Chloe

£5.30

Bradley

£5.30

Adelle Manton

Good luck Di, love u lots x

£5.30

Oliver Craig

£5.30

Jade

Proud of you ❤️

£5.30

Clare Cory-jones

Good luck tonight Di xx

£5.30

Beverley Howell

Well done Bev xxx

£5

Jessics Stokes

£5

Stacy Flint

Forever missed and forever loved xxx