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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.

31/12/2025

GOSH, what a year! 🎆

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of our most unforgettable moments.

Here’s to a Happy New Year and an even better 2026.

[Video description: Compilation of videos at GOSH throughout 2025.]

30/12/2025

We had the best time at this year’s Snow Ball! 🎄

Here were some of the best moments…

[Video description: a collation of clips from the Snow Ball parties, featuring patients with celebrities like Sam Thompson, Bluey, and Percy the Pig as well as taking part in activities like face painting and sitting in a real F1 car.]

29/12/2025

“GOSH gave us back our little boy, without GOSH we simply wouldn’t have our son.” Ally, Sam’s mum. 🩵

At just nine months old, Sam experienced a sudden, unexpected seizure and was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition.

When his seizures continued to worsen, he was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital and fast-tracked for brain surgery.

“Sam was so ill, and we thought we were going to lose him as his seizures were getting worse by the day.”

Sam underwent a 12 hour operation to disconnect and partially remove the right side of his brain. Afterwards, the left side of his body no longer worked.

When he returned home, he couldn’t sit, crawl or walk, but after five months he began taking his first steps again.

Today, Sam is full of life. He loves dancing and drama, and recently took to the stage in the West End at His Majesty’s Theatre in Across the Line.

[Image descriptions:
1 Sam lying in a hospital bed wearing a colourful animal printed hospital gown and a bandage on his head.
2 Sam sitting in a chair outside with trees in the background.
3 Sam standing on stage at His Majesty's Theatre.
4 Sam standing in front of a Christmas Tree wearing a black t shirt with "Across the line - West End cast' printed on the back]

26/12/2025

We were delighted to welcome players from Arsenal and Arsenal Women to Great Ormond Street Hospital this festive period.

Leah Williamson and Steph Catley met staff to share their insights about what makes a great team before surprising patients taking part in a physiotherapy session.

Children, families and staff on some of our wards were also visited by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhães who delivered gifts and boosted spirits, having also stopped by our physiotherapy gym.

The Arsenal team brought smiles, laughter and even got to witness some impressive skills from our patients!

Thanks for helping us make Christmas magical for patients, families and staff at GOSH, we’ll be cheering for you.

[Image descriptions: Arsenal FC and WFC players spending time with GOSH patients and staff and posing for photos.]

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity.

However you’re celebrating, we’re wishing all our GOSH families, staff and supporters a magical day. 🩵

[Video description: GOSH patients in front of a Christmas tree, saying "Merry Christmas".]

24/12/2025

Father Christmas took a little detour on his sleigh, to drop off a special delivery for the patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Thanks for the presents, Santa! 🎁

[Image descriptions:
1-2 Santa posing for a photo with GOSH patients.
3 Santa posing for a photo with two GOSH nurses.
4 Santa posing for a photo with GOSH patient.]

23/12/2025

A little Christmas magic at Great Ormond Street Hospital! ✨

Our brilliant resident GOSH artists brought joy to the hospital with a festive performance full of music, dance and smiles.

Thank you for spreading cheer to patients, families, and staff.

[Video description: GOSH Arts resident artists playing festive songs and dancing at Great Ormond Street Hospital.]

22/12/2025

We’re so excited to share that our annual Christmas Carol Concert has raised over £1.2 million to help build the new Children's Cancer Centre here at GOSH. 🩵

The night was filled with festive songs to heart-warming readings and lots of special guests.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun, especially our amazing patient speakers, celebrity friends and generous sponsors.

[Image descriptions:
1 GOSH patient Aashna standing with her parents in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
2 GOSH patient Ary stood on stage holding a piece of paper.
3 Ary on stage at the St Paul's Church with choristers seated either side of him.
4 Hannah Lowther singing at the Carol Concert.
5 Stephen Mangan reading at the Carol Concert.
6 Rose Ayling-Ellis performing sign language at the Carol Concert.
7 Lead Chaplain Dorothy on stage at the Carol Concert.
8 Martin Freeman stood in front of a decorated Christmas Tree.]

20/12/2025

“Christmas in hospital has its own unique feeling.” Fahima, GOSH mum.

Zarwa has been in and out of Great Ormond Street Hospital most of her life.

Sadly, she had to spend the last few birthdays and Christmases in hospital instead of at home with her loved ones. But that doesn’t mean she missed out on the Christmas magic.

“The lead up to Christmas brings really touching moments.” Fahima says.

“Zarwa got lots of presents and to meet Santa and the Grinch at GOSH, which she loved.”

Now seven, Zarwa is doing really well at home and is excited to celebrate her birthday and Christmas with her family.

[Image descriptions:
1 Zarwa in hospital with The Grinch.
2 Zarwa smiling.
3 Zarwa with her dad in an elevator.]

19/12/2025

We had a holly jolly good time at our Snow Ball parties this year. 🎄

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a magical time.

[Image descriptions:
GOSH patient:
1 Emmie with Santa.
2 Tulsi with Becky Hill.
3 Melah with her siblings in Christmas fancy dress.
4 Sam with Sam Thompson.
5 Arthur with Bernard, Rudolph, and a bunny.
6 Emily with Jason Isaacs.
7 Ayden with Arsenal mascot, Gunnersaurus.
8 Zarwa with Spurs mascots, Chirpy and Lily.
9 Maya doing arts and crafts.
10 Riley with the Grinch.]

18/12/2025

A moment of pure Christmas magic. 🎄

Ahead of appearing in The Royal Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House, GOSH Arts ballerina Tara invited Great Ormond Street Hospital patient Bella-Rose on a special backstage tour.

Bella-Rose explored the sets and costumes, stepped out on stage, and even received her own pair of ballet shoes.

Please join us in thanking Tara and our friends at the Royal Ballet And Opera for helping us spread festive joy.

[Video Description:
GOSH patient Bella-Rose is shown around the Royal Opera House by Tara a GOSH Arts dancer. The pair dance on stage, explore the costume and prop stores, and Bella-Rose is handed a pair of ballerina shoes for herself. Tara also helps Bella-Rose apply make up in the make up studio.]

17/12/2025

A touch of Disney magic arrived at Great Ormond Street Hospital this week! 🎄

Mickey Mouse and his friends stopped by on their Jingle Bell Tour to bring festive cheer to patients, their families and staff.

A big thank you to Disney for helping make Christmas feel like Christmas at GOSH.

[Image Descriptions:
1 to 3 GOSH patients poses for the camera alongside Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy who are all dressed in Christmas outfits.]

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