
During May 2012 Sophie’s parents noticed a tremor in her left arm and after numerous hospital visits and finally an MRI scan in June, the family received the terrible news that Sophie had an aggressive brain tumour. Initially we set up ‘KissyPuppy’ as a mechanism to fund raise for Sophie and her family. Sadly Sophie lost her battle at the end of 2013 but KissyPuppy intends to continue to provide support to children on the Isle of Wight suffering from life-shortening conditions and is now KissyPuppy – The Sophie Rolf Trust.

KissyPuppy News.
Looking at the latest news and the successful projects from the history of the Sophie Rolf Trust.
New Beginnings…
John Blamire - Sophie’s Grandad 1952 - 2025 When Sophie fell ill, John didn’t hesitate to step back from work to be close to home and support his family. His family and especially his grandchildren were his greatest joy. Following Sophie’s passing John never truly...
Cheers to New Beginnings.
Another year just about done…and one possibly as crazy as it’s predecessor. We have all learnt to adapt our lives over the last year and we hope that as 2022 dawns it brings us hope, happiness and good health…undoubtedly there will be tears but tears show us we have...
Still Flying Free – Our Beautiful Butterfly Sophie.
8 years, almost to the hour, since we bid our little butterfly goodbye. All the advice in the world does not prepare you for how much you love you will have for your children. It fills you. It overwhelms you. It drives you to be the best you can be for a little,...
Celebrating Every Step – Honouring Every Milestone.
So November is upon us and with it comes a customary post. When you lose a child, days, weeks, months and years can lose all meaning. They can merge seamlessly into one or stand alone. Some days the grief can, and will, overwhelm you and other days you find reasons to...
What a Star.
So we finally got to meet the absolutely amazing Macie at the weekend where she presented us with a cheque for £500. Our share of the incredible total raised earlier this year all by herself. A wonderful young lady with an incredibly generous spirit who has helped...
Forever in Our Hearts
June 11th….a day that stands out as the beginning of the rest of our lives. It was on this day in 2012, seemingly an eternity ago, that Sophs had her first MRI to determine what was causing her blurry vision and trembling hand…..and sometimes I wish we had never found...
KissyPuppy Events.
Events to raise awareness and funds for the Sophie Rolf Trust.
Santa’s Little Shop Opening
Another November, another reminder, not that we need them, that another year has passed without Sophs. As always we try our utmost to make November memorable. After all that’s all we are destined to become….memories. Some of us much sooner than others. Sophie’s family...
Stitch Up Some Holiday Magic
Holiday Magic Begins.
Yes!!!!! It’s that time again! 🎄🎅🎁 Slightly watered down this year due to Covid restrictions BUT there will be no shortage of bargains as always. Come along and see what we have in store and we know you will not leave empty handed ......
We Are Going Bananas!!
And they are off!! Perfect day for any water based activity….although sat on an inflatable banana for 6 hours might not be included in that Managed to get to to Yarmouth to wave off these incredible people supporting KissyPuppy in a truly ingenious way. Got to Fort...
Back and Better Than Ever!
We are very excited that tomorrow at 9am we can reopen Sophie’s Shop doors During the last week we have been busy sorting and restocking to make sure we are ready for welcoming back everyone. We hope you will find us full of lots of bargains Also for all those...
Big Adventures, Tiny Prices!
Discover a world of fun, learning and imagination! Perfect for gifts, family time or building young minds. Hurry - these magical deals won't last long 📚