King's College Hospital Charity

12/11/2025

This winter, King’s will open a world-first Outdoor Critical Care Unit and garden – a sanctuary high above the hospital where critically ill patients can experience fresh air, light, and the healing power of nature as part of their recovery 🌳🌻

Fully funded by King’s College Hospital Charity, this pioneering space will complete the vision for our new Critical Care Centre – giving even our sickest patients the chance to receive world-class medical care while seeing the sky, feeling the breeze, and beginning life again.

With your support, we can keep creating spaces that don’t just save lives – but help them heal, grow, and begin anew.

💛 Donate to our Winter Appeal today and help King’s make space for hope this Winter: https://bit.ly/47PUhVA

11/11/2025

Today, we mark 30 years since the passing of Professor Alex Mowat, a true pioneer who transformed the treatment and care of children with liver disease, and whose impact continues to shape research undertaken at Mowatlabs, here at King’s.

Alex’s legacy lives on through the Alex Mowat PhD Studentships. Over the past three decades, the Mowat family have supported ten exceptional PhD students, each helping drive forward discoveries that improve the outcomes for children.

We're proud to support this brilliant work 💛

06/11/2025

Imagine pounding the pavements of London, running past Big Ben, St Paul’s, and the Tower of London… cheered on every step of the way with live music, choirs and incredible vibes 🏙️👟

That’s the London Landmarks Half Marathon - and in 2026, it could be YOU in that iconic yellow Team King’s shirt 💛.

When you join Team King’s, you’re not just running 13.1 miles - you’re part of something bigger: a community united in helping deliver life-changing care for patients, families, and staff at King’s.

From the first training run to the moment you cross that finish line, you’ll be supported, celebrated, and reminded that every step you take changes lives ❤️.

Are you ready to run with heart? 💛
👉 Sign up today https://bit.ly/4otiUOn

03/11/2025

Could you help make a difference this festive season? ✨

🎅 Join Santa in the City London on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th of December and run or walk 4km through London’s magical Christmas lights - Santa suit included!

Or make a difference your own way:
🍪 Host a festive bake sale with colleagues
🎨 Get crafty by making decorations or cards with friends
🎬 Plan a Christmas movie or quiz night
🧣Wear your favourite festive jumper or Santa hat

Every bit of festive fun helps raise vital funds to support life-changing care at King’s! Check out our website for more inspiration and to get started ➡️https://bit.ly/3JBA6SX

27/10/2025

Take on an Ultra-Challenge in 2026 and go the distance for King's 💛With distance options ranging from 10km up to 100km, you can take it at your pace by walking, jogging or running - there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026.

Choose your adventure:
❄️ London Winter Walk
⛱️London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
☀️ London Summer Walk
🌙Thames Moonlight 10 Walk
👟Thames Bridges Trek
👣Thames Path Ultra Challenge
🌳Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

📅 Across the UK - 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026

👏 Sign up before 30th November to receive 25% off your Charity Sponsorship registration using code: 25%CHARITY

Every step you take and every pound you raise helps deliver the best possible care for patients at King’s.

Push yourself further than you thought possible and play a part in something bigger. Find out more - https://bit.ly/4oCXzlJ

23/10/2025

Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon for life-changing care 💛

Last year, Claire took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon 🏙️ as part of Team King’s — running for a cause deeply personal to her 💛.

In January 2024, her 2-year-old daughter Olive was diagnosed with a brain tumour 💔. What followed was 8 weeks in hospital, 5 procedures, and a 10-hour major operation to remove the tumour.

Thanks to King’s incredible care, Olive has made a strong recovery 🙌.

“King’s were incredible from the first moment we walked into A&E until the minute we left and all the aftercare since.” – Claire

This year, you can join the mission. Sign up for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026, wear your Team King’s shirt 👕, and run knowing every mile helps deliver life-changing care.
Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4otiUOn

21/10/2025

There are only 2 places left on Team King’s in the Brighton Marathon 2026 and a limited time left to sign up.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or want to push yourself to complete your first marathon, you could take on this brilliant seafront challenge and make a difference for King’s 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

You can secure your place in the event for just £30 and you’ll receive a King’s running vest and full support from the fundraising team every step of the way 💛

For more information, visit our website (https://supportkings.org.uk/support-us/events/brighton-marathon) or email events@supportkings.org.uk

21/10/2025

14/10/2025

📣 Big news!

We’re delighted to share that we have appointed Alan Bolchover as our new Chief Executive.

With over 25 years of experience in the charity sector, Alan joins us from the Outward Bound Trust where he has been a Director since 2010.

Alan has also held several non-executive and Trustee roles, including at the University of Hull and six years at King’s College Hospital Charity.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/492DTTH

13/10/2025

Donor spotlight ✨

When Greer and Lochlan arrived at just 26 weeks, Daniel & Kristina Ogunmade faced a long, uncertain journey. Their twin boys spent an extended time in King’s NICU, receiving life-saving care.

“It was a long, rough stay, but our boys received the best care and treatment. We definitely cannot put a monetary value on what King’s did for our family, saving our boys’ lives…we are blessed to be able to donate annually so that King’s can continue to research and bring life-saving treatments to others.”

Their donations support NICU research focused on preventing infant deaths and developing gentler ways to help babies breathe. Thanks to families like theirs, King’s can continue pioneering work to give premature babies the best possible start in life. 💛

Read more about their story here: https://bit.ly/4pP7LsM

10/10/2025

❄️ No one should leave hospital to face the cold streets alone. Yet for some of our patients at King’s, that’s the reality they face.

Thanks to generous funding from our supporters, we’ve been able to provide vulnerable and homeless patients with winter warmer packs filled with essentials like fleeces, scarves, backpacks, and fresh clothing.

These packs offered more than warmth. They brought dignity, hope, and the reassurance that someone cared. 💛

The support has reached those most in need, including patients facing homelessness, including some fleeing domestic abuse. For some, these essentials have been the first step towards stability.

💛 With your help, we can continue funding small but mighty projects like this. Projects that change lives.

👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4nS3Qu0

01/10/2025

✨ Honouring the generosity of our incredible supporter, Bill Griffiths.

In 1973, while serving as a detective, Bill was stabbed in the neck during an arrest and only survived thanks to an emergency transfusion.

Decades later, he discovered he had contracted Hepatitis C, leading to life-threatening liver damage. Thanks to the outstanding care of our Hepatology Department, Bill is here today, and has given back in extraordinary ways.

💛 £5,000 to bring toys and comfort to children on our hepatology ward
💛 £5,000 to fund a staff room at PRUH stroke unit after his wife received life-saving care
💛 £5,000 to support ground-breaking liver research at King’s

Bill’s generosity has touched lives across our hospitals, bringing joy to children, supporting staff wellbeing, and helping drive pioneering research.

We are truly grateful to Bill for his kindness and commitment. Donors like him make it possible for us to go further than the NHS can alone.

Read more about Bill’s story here: https://bit.ly/42M1iVy