George's Rockstars

George's Rockstars Gorgeous George fought leukaemia for nearly 5 years with his trademark smile. George passed away in August 2019 aged 6. Registered charity number 1188730

George's Rockstars was set up by George's family to provide music therapy for children in hospital.

🎶 Did you know? Every one of our music therapists has a specially equipped trolley packed with a wide range of instrumen...
18/06/2026

🎶 Did you know? Every one of our music therapists has a specially equipped trolley packed with a wide range of instruments and music-making technology, ensuring there's something for children of all ages, abilities, and diagnoses to enjoy.

From percussion instruments, guitars, ukuleles, bells, chimes, and keyboards, to innovative adaptive music controllers for children who are unable to hold traditional instruments, our trolleys help make every session inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all.

These wonderful resources have been made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters, including the Morrisons Foundation, the Andy T Foundation, and the Freemasons' Grand Sovereign's Care for Children.

By providing a diverse range of musical tools, our therapists can tailor sessions to each child's needs, empowering them to express themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy of making music, regardless of age, ability, or diagnosis.

A huge thank you to our funders and supporters for helping us bring the power of music therapy to children in hospital. ❤️🎵

Huge thanks to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for our shout out for our charity and music therapist Mary-Cl...
18/06/2026

Huge thanks to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for our shout out for our charity and music therapist Mary-Clare and their enthusiasm for music therapy! The parent comments on the difference it has made to their child and time in hospital are always lovely to read❤️🎶

17/06/2026

🎶 If you missed our earlier post, please take a minute to read Evie’s story and share so we can find her a kidney donor.

Evie has written this song while in Southampton hospital in her music therapy sessions with our student music therapist Lucy and they have since recorded the song with an accompanying video about her journey. The song shows just how powerful music is at helping children process complex emotions and the challenges of living with serious and life threatening illness.

Thank to the The News, Portsmouth for featuring her story and listen out on Voice FM breakfast show tomorrow for an interview with Evie, her mum Sally and our co-founder Amy.

📖 Read the article here https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/your-world/turning-music-into-hope-pledge-for-a-kidney-donor-to-give-creative-17-year-old-girl-a-chance-to-do-normal-teenage-stuff-8747044

💝Please share her song and help us find Evie her donor

✨ DON'T BE LEFT HANGING ✨28th June is coming round fast, and you are close to missing out on the opportunity to taken on...
17/06/2026

✨ DON'T BE LEFT HANGING ✨

28th June is coming round fast, and you are close to missing out on the opportunity to taken on the incredible challenge of abseiling down the iconic Spinnaker Tower!

We have 5 spaces left and this is a challenge that is not to be missed. Not only will you experience an adrenaline-fuelled adventure and breathtaking views across the South Coast, but you'll also be raising vital funds to help George's Rockstars provide music therapy sessions for seriously ill children in hospitals across Hampshire, Dorset and Sussex.

Step up, lean back and make a difference!

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17/06/2026

🙏🏻 PLEASE READ AND SHARE EVIE'S STORY 🙏🏻

💝 Could you be Evie's hero?

In April 2025, 15-year-old Evie was preparing for her GCSEs, thinking about college and her future. Then everything changed.

After becoming critically unwell, Evie was admitted to Southampton Children's Hospital and diagnosed with ultra-rare atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), a condition affecting just 1 in 500,000 people. Further investigations revealed two underlying rare genetic conditions: Cobalamin C Deficiency and Complement Factor I Deficiency.

Evie spent three months in hospital, missing her GCSE exams while doctors worked to stabilise her condition. Despite these challenges, she was awarded her GCSEs based on her mock results and began college in September. However, ongoing dialysis treatment three times a week meant she was later forced to leave her course.

During her hospital stay, Evie received music therapy from George's Rockstars. Working with student music therapist Lucy, she wrote a deeply personal song that gave her a powerful way to express her journey. Lucy later produced the music, and Evie recorded her vocals at SoCo Music Project. The song is now being used as part of the NHS Living Donor campaign to help find Evie a kidney donor.

"When Evie expressed wanting to use the song for the NHS Living Donor campaign, it felt like a powerful recognition of her creativity and voice." – Lucy

Evie needs a living kidney donor. You only need one healthy kidney to live a full life, but donating one could give Evie her future back.

✅ Blood type B or O
✅ Aged 18–60
✅ Generally fit and healthy
✅ BMI under 30

If you'd like to learn more, please contact Specialist Nurse Amy Shipperley at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital:
📧 [email protected]
Please mention you're enquiring about Evie Carter and you'll be sent a health questionnaire.

PLEASE SHARE to help us find Evie's match.

Southampton Children’s Hospital NHS Organ Donation

09/06/2026

🌟 BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🌟

We at George's Rockstars are excited to be part of a spectacular Variety Show at the iconic Mayflower Theatre in Southampton in January 2027, and we're inviting local businesses to become our Headline Event Sponsor.

We're seeking sponsorship of £1,000 to help us deliver an unforgettable evening of entertainment whilst raising vital funds to provide music therapy sessions for seriously ill children in hospital. To find out more about the incredible work our music therapists do, follow the link to the website at www.georgesrockstars.com

In return for your sponsorship, your business will receive:
🎸 Prominent branding as an Event Sponsor
🎸 Brand exposure before, during and after the event including an official press release event in June 2026
🎸 Social media promotion across our channels
🎸 Recognition in event programmes and promotional materials
🎸 Association with a respected local children's charity
🎸 The opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to supporting your local community

George's Rockstars was inspired by George's experience with music therapy during his treatment for leukaemia. Today, the charity helps bring music therapy to children in hospital, creating moments of joy and helping them cope with the challenges they face, which can be seen in this video https://lnkd.in/dQUGPb8g

This exciting event will bring together performers, supporters, families and members of the local community for a truly special evening at one of the South Coast's most prestigious venues.

If your business would be interested in sponsoring this event for £1,000, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch today at [email protected] to discuss this exciting partnership opportunity.
Together, we can make a real difference through the power of music.



Amy O'Shaughnessy

08/06/2026

The rain didn’t stop an amazing line up at the The Cleveland Bay Music Festival. £593 raised funding another 24 music therapy sessions for children at Southampton Children’s Hospital

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