Make content about: Riffat found a sanctuary for Saad
After losing her daughter and surviving cancer, Riffat found a sanctuary to raise her eleven-year-old son Saad.
This story
Riffat moved to the UK from Pakistan in 2001 to find care for her daughter Zoha, who lived with a rare genetic bone condition and died in her twenties. Her eleven-year-old son Saad was born with the same condition, requiring an early bone marrow transplant and daily support with mobility and sight. In 2023 Riffat was treated for cancer, leaning on hospice respite and therapy sessions to keep going for Saad.
Where you could take it
Spend time with Riffat and Saad during an afternoon respite session to see how they use therapy and quiet spaces to recharge.
Where it happens
UK
The charity
- Charity: Noah's Ark - The Children's Hospice
- Registration number: 3969375