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Sharing the stories of families, patients, fundraisers and staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity 💙

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, 619 children and young people from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity raises money to enable the hospital to provide world class care and to pioneer new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses.

21/08/2026

It was a very special day as we welcomed our friend Alex Horne to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

There was plenty of laughter on the wards as Alex met staff and patients like baby Beatrice. He even set a few of his trademark tasks much to the delight of Alannah.

Alex’s visit came ahead of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity teaming up with Taskmaster for a livestreamed fundraiser. Together they're raising money to help build the new Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH.

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Alex Horne posing for a photo with a baby girl at GOSH. They're smiling and holding hands.
Image two: Alex Horne and the same baby holding hands smiling at each other.
Image three: Alex Horne posting for a photo with a teenage patient at GOSH.
Image four: Alex Horne posing for a photo with eight GOSH nurses.]

20/08/2026

“It’s quite emotional because I didn’t think he’d be here to do his GCSEs.” Helen, Charlie's proud mum.

Charlie was only a few months old when he was diagnosed with a rare heart and lung condition.

He’s spent much of his life at Great Ormond Street Hospital and there was a time when Charlie’s family feared he wouldn’t make it to secondary school.

But today, he’s 16, and like many teens across the country, he’s celebrating his GCSE results!

Charlie will be going to sixth form in September to study Biology, Chemistry, and Maths.

Please join us in congratulating Charlie on everything he’s achieved. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. 🩵

[Image description: two images of Charlie side by side.
Left: young Charlie smiling in his hospital bed and gown, holding his teddy. Text reads: "Charlie spent his childhood at GOSH."
Right: Charlie now in his garden holding up his GCSE results envelope and smiling. Text reads: "Today he smashed his GCSEs."]

18/08/2026

“Seeing what Asher has gone through has really opened my eyes to kidney disease and the impact it can have.” Eloise, GOSH mum.

As soon as Asher was born, he had to be separated from his mum and twin sister Elodie. He was very ill and needed emergency care.

Diagnosed with kidney disease, Asher came to Great Ormond Street Hospital where he has spent almost every day of his childhood.

Now three years old, Asher is a bright, happy boy but will have to manage his condition for the rest of his life.

“A lot of people assume that once Asher has a kidney transplant, he will have a normal life. That isn’t the case.”

Now, a study part-funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking to give hope to children with a rare, life-limiting kidney condition with no treatment.

The results of the initial study have shown the potential for a new approach to slow the progress of genetic glomerular disease.

Although this won’t be able to help Asher, it’s a huge step forward for children and families living with kidney disease. 🩵

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Newborn Asher and his twin laying down. Asher has a feeding tube and his dad's hand on his head.
Image two: Asher and his twin in their parents' arms in hospital, with their big sister standing in front of them.
Image three: Asher now, smiling while sat in a hospital bed.]

13/08/2026

“I’m really happy with my results! I’ve been at GOSH since I was five years old and I hope to one day come back as a doctor.” Aisha. 🩵

Aisha came to Great Ormond Street Hospital after she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.

Long stays meant she often missed out on school with her friends.

But despite everything she’s been through, Aisha became Assistant Head Girl and has now aced her A-levels!

Inspired by her time at GOSH, she’s chosen to go to medical school in September.

We can't wait to see Aisha again - this time as a doctor!

Please join us in wishing Aisha and all our patients a huge well done!

[Image descriptions:
Image one: young Aisha smiling at the camera in her hospital bed. She's holding a bunny teddy and has a feeding tube. Text reads: "This little girl just got her A-level results..."
Image two: a slightly older Aisha in her hospital bed smiling at the camera, with a stormtrooper and Darth Vader himself next to her. Text reads: "Aisha was a patient at GOSH for over 12 years..."
Image three: 18-year-old Aisha smiling, holding her A-level results envelope . Text reads: "And now she's going to medical school!"]

11/08/2026

“I don’t feel different here because all the children have had a transplant.” Bay, GOSH patient.

Bay and Aditi met when they were waiting for kidney transplants at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

As they’ve grown up together on the wards, they’ve formed a friendship that has helped them through treatment.

Now their bond has taken them all the way to competing in the British Transplant Games together.

“I love coming to the games as it’s a special sports day for children like me and I get to see all my friends and nurses.”

Bay’s favourite part of the Games is the closing party where she gets to dance with her friends, and Aditi is already looking forward to going next year.

Please join us in congratulating Bay and Aditi on taking part in this year’s British Transplant Games.

We can’t wait to see where their friendship takes them next.

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Aditi and Bay at the British Transplant Games
Image two: Bay standing on an indoor track, smiling and holding up a peace sign.
Image three: Aditi in her wheelchair, wearing sunglasses and a green t-shirt. There is a large inflatable heart in the background.]

05/08/2026

Say hello to Mildred. 🐧

The newest addition to Penguin Beach, this penguin chick is named after the Mildred Creak Unit at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Young people from the unit had lots of fun meeting Mildred and helping to design her totally unique identification band.

As part of a new partnership between GOSH and ZSL, will be co-creating nature-based programmes and digital experiences to support children through treatment, help reduce anxiety and improve wellbeing.

“At the heart of both London Zoo and Great Ormond Street Hospital is expert care.” Says Cat Hickey, ZSL’s Head of Conservation Education.

“While one team looks after wildlife and the other cares for children, we share a belief that every individual deserves compassion, attention and the opportunity to thrive.”

03/08/2026

The task is simple - raise as much money for GOSH Charity as possible.

Our friend Alex Horne is here with an exciting announcement.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is teaming up with Taskmaster for one very special night of chaos.

We’re inviting some of your favourite content creators and comedians to take on an evening of very silly tasks, to help raise money for the new Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH.

Join us for this exclusive live stream on Saturday 5 September 2026, streaming live on the Taskmaster and Channel 4 YouTube channels, as well as Twitch.

More details to follow...

30/07/2026

“Having someone by your side that understands what you're going through makes all the difference.” Blue, former GOSH patient.

This International Day of Friendship, meet Blue and Millie.

They met three years ago during a physiotherapy session at Great Ormond Street Hospital and have been virtually inseparable ever since.

The pair made sure to meet whenever they could to support each other through their treatment.

“The moment I met Blue, I wasn’t only less scared but looking forward to my time at GOSH.” says Millie.

Although they now live more than 300 miles apart that doesn’t stop them from talking every day.

“Blue is one of my closest and best friends and they mean the absolute world to me.”

They’re currently making plans for Blue to visit Millie later this year and we can’t wait to see what fun they get up to.

Tell us about a friend you made at GOSH below. 👇

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Blue and Millie posing for a photo outside. Text on screen reads: "Millie and Blue met at Great Ormond Street Hospital and quickly became best friends".
Image two: Blue and Millie at GOSH. Text on screen reads: "They supported each other throughout their time at GOSH".
Image three: Blue and Millie sat in a cafe. Text on screen reads: "Although now they live 300 miles apart they still talk every day and visit each other whenever they can".]

29/07/2026

“GOSH feels like the safest place in the world to be.” Erika, Rio’s mum.

Not long after he was born, Rio was diagnosed with a rare birth defect affecting his skull.

He came to Great Ormond Street Hospital for surgery and has been under the hospital's care ever since.

With Rio’s last stay at the hospital including his birthday, his family were worried he’d miss out on the fun the day should bring.

That’s when his nursing team stepped in to surprise Rio with a huge birthday cake and a song to celebrate the big day.

“Everybody at GOSH is extremely special and I will never forget how incredible they were with treating my Rio.”

Now two years old, Rio is enjoying nursery where he gets to be the happy, cheeky kid he deserves to be. 🩵

[Image descriptions:
1. A young boy with a bandaged skull sleeps in a hospital bed.
2. A young boy with a bandaged skull smiles for the camera as he drives a toy car.
3. A young boy in shorts and a shirt poses with a lollipop in his mouth.]

22/07/2026

“We genuinely don’t know where we’d have been without GOSH.” Abby, Evan’s mum.

Evan was delivered early when Abby and her doctors noticed something was wrong during her pregnancy.

He was immediately transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital, where tests confirmed he had a rare genetic condition called hyperinsulinism.

Evan would spend the first months of his life at the hospital undergoing treatment.

Although it was a difficult time, the people caring for Evan came to be much more than his medical team.

“When we come in for visits, it is always wonderful to see the people who saved our baby. They are part of our family and Evan is part of theirs.”

Now, Evan is almost two years old. He still visits the hospital for checkups but is thriving and happy.

He loves to meet new people, something his family puts that down to the incredible team at GOSH.

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Evan as a baby lying in a hospital crib with medical tape on his cheek.
Image two: Evan being held by his mum and dad in a hospital room. His dad is holding a card that reads "Turning 2 months old".
Image three: Evan sat in an inflatable pool smiling.]

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http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/, https://www.gosh.org/

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