15/07/2026
Great Ormond Street Hospital and Children's Charity recently held their annual GOSH Get Active Day and on behalf of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, our Health Programme co-ordinator, Polly and Trust Athlete Mentor, Hannah Beharry went along to meet the kids and talk about the One-to-One Health Mentoring programme, find out what went on 👇
Alongside our Athlete Mentor, Hannah, I had the opportunity to spend the day sharing information about the work of our Trust and the opportunities available through our health programme. It was inspiring to speak with young people receiving care at Great Ormond Street Hospital about how they can access free video-call sessions with athletes like Hannah through the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's One-to-One Mentoring Programme.
We met a range of young people with different interests and experiences. Some were already actively involved in sport and were keen to learn more about working with an athlete mentor to develop their skills and explore opportunities within their chosen sport. Others were less engaged in physical activity but were interested in how mentoring could help motivate and support them to become more active in ways that are enjoyable, achievable, and beneficial to their recovery and wellbeing.
The event was also a fantastic opportunity to connect with other charities that share our commitment to providing young people with opportunities, support, and meaningful connections that help them thrive.
The GOSH team hosted an incredible day filled with sporting activities and interactive challenges. It was particularly valuable to speak with hospital staff about their experiences of referring young people to the mentoring programme and to hear first-hand about the positive impact it can have.
Hannah said: "It was an honour to support the GOSH Get Active Day. Watching the children challenge themselves, have fun and grow in confidence throughout the day was truly rewarding. Thank you for creating such a positive and inspiring experience for everyone involved."
