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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.

15/08/2025

Meet Gabrielius, a cheerful 12-year-old and the biggest Messi fan we know.

He was diagnosed with RDEB, a skin condition that causes severe blistering and scarring at birth and has been cared for by Great Ormond Street Hospital ever since.

“The first two years were really hard as you had to watch him constantly – even rubbing his eyes could cause painful blistering.” Says mum, Jolita. “He couldn't even tell us how much pain he was in or where he was hurting.”

Currently there is no effective treatment for RDEB, but a new research trial run by clinicians at GOSH has found a way to improve the symptoms for some children like Gabrielius.

While he still can’t do all the things most kids can, taking part in the trial meant Gabrielius found his wounds healed faster and was able to sleep through the night much more.

“I was excited to see if the trial could improve my condition so I could do more of things I enjoy like playing football and spending time with my friends.” Says Gabrielius.

You can find out more about the clinical trial and the treatment opportunities it’s opened up on the GOSH website.

[Image descriptions:
1 Gabrielius stands on a beach holding a brightly-coloured bodyboard.
2 Gabrielius playing kick-ups with a football on the beach.
3 Gabrielius poses in front of a lake during a hike.
4 Gabrielius poses for the camera in front of the Eiffel Tower.]

13/08/2025

Way to go the distance, guys! 💙

This weekend, Gordon and Tana Ramsay dug deep to take on the T100 Olympic Triathlon and raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

It’s just another example of the commitment the pair have shown over the past decade as the Gordon and Tana Ramsay Foundation celebrates 10 years of supporting GOSH Charity.

From running marathons, to fronting our Bake It Better campaign, to raising funds through their restaurants, Team Ramsay have raised an incredible £1.8 million to fund our work.

Thank you to Gordon, Tana and the whole family for all their incredible support down the years.

[Image descriptions:
1 Gordon and Tana celebrate with a hug at the T100
2 Gordon, Tana and Tilly holding a banner with 'London T100 Triathlon' and the GOSH Charity logo.
3 Team Ramsay in their wetsuits and swimming caps at the T100.
4 Gordon and Tana standing outside the old entrance to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
5 Gordon and Tana interacting with a patient at GOSH.
6 Gordon, Tana and Tilly wearing purple aprons and standing in a kitchen with a rainbow cake for the Bake It Better campaign.
7 Gordon in an office taking a phone call.
8 Gordon and Tilly hugging at a race.]

11/08/2025

“Olive has been through so much but it has made her strong and there is never not a smile on her face. Spreading joy is her superpower.” Gemma, Olive’s mum. 💙

Olive came to Great Ormond Street Hospital for brain surgery after suffering a stroke.

“When Olive was ill I went into a state of shock, everything else seemed so small in comparison. All that mattered was her getting better.”

Doctors told her family that Olive might never walk, talk or eat again. But Olive defied expectations.

Now nine years old, Olive is thriving. She’s walking, talking and attends school full time. She’s even become a disability inclusive model and begun featuring in national campaigns.

We’re so happy to see Olive is happy, healthy and doing what she loves!

[Image descriptions:
1 Olive sat in a wheelchair outside the old entrance to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
2 Olive smiling outside, wearing a denim jacket.
3 Olive wearing green checked outfit smiling in front of a grey background.
4 Olive modelling in a studio.]

08/08/2025

Bernard has something amazing to show you…

We’ve taken over the big screens at Outernet-London for the Big Build Adventure, giving you the chance to go behind the scenes and help build the new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Head down to the Now Building at Tottenham Court Road this month to play some games and paint your own masterpieces. 💙

[Video description:
Collation of videos of Bernard Bear waving and hugging visitors, trying to play games on a phone, and the screens themselves at Outernet.]

06/08/2025

“Days like today make all the difference.” Says Lisa, Bella-Rose’s mum.

To mark this year's annual , Great Ormond Street Hospital teamed up with Coram's Fields for a day of activities, performances, and fun.

While most kids across the country were celebrating the end of term, Bella-Rose was rushed to hospital two hours after her school broke up. This meant Lisa and Bella-Rose’s dad, Lee, had to answer a difficult question: “Why don’t I get a summer holiday?”

Bella-Rose is now back at GOSH, but this afternoon, we’re happy to say Bella-Rose got to be the fun-loving kid she’s known as - trying her hand at badminton, riding a huge tricycle, and even visiting a petting zoo.

[Image descriptions:
1 Bella-Rose gives the camera a big thumbs up.
2 Bella-Rose gently pets a brown chicken.
3 Bella-Rose poses with a woman dressed as a fairy princess.]

30/07/2025

Meet Jacob, the teacher who put down his whiteboard pen and put on his bike helmet. 💙

When one of his students became a patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Jacob was inspired to do something incredible for GOSH Charity.

Setting off last year from Great Ormond Street, he cycled over 17,000 miles around the world passing through countries including Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Australia and Canada, all to fundraise for our work.

Last week, Jacob finished his year-long journey right back where he started, and so far, has raised over £6,000 for GOSH Charity.

“GOSH is an amazing place that does so much for many children and their families, and it was an honour to raise money for such a great cause.” He says.

Please join us in thanking Jacob for his incredible effort, he’s definitely due a well earned break.

[Image descriptions:
1 Jacob wearing a blue GOSH t shirt standing next to his bike, in front of the Great Ormond Street road sign.
2 Jacob standing in front of a sign saying "90 mile straight, Australia's longest straight road 146.6km"
3 Jacob standing with his bike in front of a large map of Australia.]

27/07/2025

Good luck, Lionesses! ⚽

The patients, families and staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital have all been getting behind the team ahead of tonight’s Euros final.

We know you’ll make us all proud.

[Image descriptions:
1 A GOSH staff member and a patient holding a sign that says "Good Luck Lionesses".
2 A GOSH staff member standing in front of the entrance to GOSH holding a "Good Luck Lionesses" sign.
3 A GOSH patient seated in a chair, holding a sign saying "Good Luck Lionesses."
4 A GOSH family hold a "Good Luck Lionesses" sign, standing in front of the entrance to GOSH.
5 Four GOSH staff members wearing scrubs holding a sign saying "Good Luck Lionesses".]

24/07/2025

“It was comforting to know that he was being treated at GOSH, one of the best children's hospitals in the world.” Julia, Phoenix’s mum.

Meet Phoenix, a friendly and smiley little boy who loves nothing more than driving monster trucks with his big brothers.

Not long after his first birthday, Phoenix was diagnosed with a brain tumour by the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

He’ll need at least two years of treatment, and while it’s a tough road ahead he’s taken to it well and is already showing signs of improvement.

“It’s been a very difficult time in our lives, but we are so grateful to the incredible doctors, nurses, and staff at GOSH.” Julia says.

To give back to those wonderful staff, Julia put together a team to take part in last week’s Great GOSH Row and raise money to support our work.

Not only did Julia’s team achieve the incredible accomplishment of rowing 16 miles along the Thames, but they actually won the entire race!

Please join us in congratulating Julia and her teammates for their win, and in sending Phoenix our support as he continues his treatment.

[Image descriptions:
1 Phoenix smiling with a biscuit in his hospital gown.
2 Julia's team in their boat on the Thames.
3 Julia and Phoenix smiling on their staircase.
4 The team's framed certificate which reads "Winner! Fastest Team".

23/07/2025

Meet the young people who took over GOSH for the day!

As part of the annual Takeover Challenge, nine young people stepped into the shoes of Great Ormond Street Hospital staff to learn about what goes on behind the scenes at GOSH.

Ava donned her lab coat as the new Programme Director for the North Thames Genomics Medicine Service.

Larissa got paws-on with the volunteer service.

Alex turned prize-giver as the Director of Space and Place.

While Petra and Simone learned all about the work of the charity-funded Chaplaincy team.

A big thank you to all the staff and young people who took part. We’re sure it was a great day for everyone involved. 💙

[Image descriptions:
1 Ava standing in a hospital corridor wearing a white lab coat.
2 Larissa wearing the Paw Patrol outfit holding the head.
3 Alex standing at a computer with a GOSH staff member.
4 Petra and Simone with a member of the Chaplaincy team.]

20/07/2025

Lights, camera, action!

Huge thanks to all our friends who recently stopped by to record some special messages for our incredible supporters.

You might be seeing more of these familiar faces throughout the year.

[Video description:
A collation of behind the scenes footage from our annual content day, featuring Claudia Winkleman, Tamsin Greig, Alison Steadman, Joel Corry, and Michael Gunning.]

17/07/2025

“Harry is loved by anyone who meets him and is quite the character.” Lyndsay, Harry’s mum.

This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’d like to reintroduce you to Harry.

Harry was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at just six years old.

Harry needed eight months of treatment, including chemotherapy. But in January of last year, he got to ring the end of treatment bell surrounded by his family.

Now he’s back at school and doing what he loves more than anything – playing football with his mates. In fact, Harry’s team recently finished runners up in a local tournament.

“We are very proud parents watching him do what he loves best and seeing how strong he is now.” Says Lyndsay.

We’re proud to say that together with Bone Cancer Research Trust and CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association, we’ve committed £800,000 to research into Ewing Sarcoma so more kids like Harry can get back to doing what they love.

[Video and image descriptions:
1 A video of Harry ringing the End of Treatment Bell at GOSH.
2 Harry in his football kit shows off his runners up trophy.
3 Harry dresses in his school uniform.]

15/07/2025

“The chaplaincy team would visit Jemimah-Rose, see how she was doing, and say a little prayer for her.” Montelle, Jemimah-Rose’s mum. 💙

You might recognise Jemimah-Rose and her family from earlier this year.

Born with an underdeveloped heart, Jemimah-Rose was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital immediately after birth for surgery.

Her family thought they’d have to miss out on holding a traditional Nigerian naming ceremony in the hospital, but the charity-funded Chaplaincy team pulled out all the stops to give them a day they’d never forget.

With help from nurses, Jemimah-Rose was wheeled to the chapel with all her equipment for a beautiful ceremony, surrounded by her parents, grandparents and pastor.

“They went the extra mile and it made her transition as a child very similar to everyone else.”

We're delighted to say Jemimah-Rose is now back home and making many more memories.

[Image descriptions:
1 Jemimah-Rose wrapped in a white and pink blanket lying in a hospital bed.
2 Jemimah-Rose in her hospital bed in between her mum Montelle and dad Samuel in the GOSH chapel.
3 Jemimah-Rose wearing a white outfit with 'I love my mummy' written on it.]

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