David Lloyd Farnham

Great Ormond Street Hospital has over 240,000 patient visits each year. The hospital treats children for the rarest and most complex conditions and offers the widest range of paediatric services under one roof in Britain. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity raises money to enable the hospital to provide world class care and to pioneer treatments and cures for childhood illnesses. Our hospital relies on charitable donations to raise money for vital medical equipment at the hospital, helping to treat children with serious, complex and life-threatening illnesses.

Did you know that 84% of disabled children go without regular access to play? Challengers works to change this by providing play and leisure schemes for disabled children and young people aged 2-18. We make it possible for any child, with any impairment to access essential play opportunities, helping them to develop vital skills such a confidence, co-ordination and communication. Whether it's messy arts day, a drumming workshop or a visit from the mobile farm there's always lots going on for children to take part in. Each year we support over 750 children and their families. Our work also provides a vital short break to families who are often exhausted from the demands of caring. Parents often describe Challengers as a lifeline and say that without such support family life would be likely to break down.

For many patients when a cure is not possible, Hospice Care helps to manage pain, relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for both the patient and their family. Seeking care through Phyllis Tuckwell isn't about giving up hope or hastening death, but rather a way to get the most appropriate care in the last phase of life...because every day is precious. In order to fund this vital care, we need to raise over £20,000 a day. We hold many fundraising events throughout the year which are open to everyone. If you would like more information, please get in contact. Your efforts will help improve our crucial service.