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Great Ormond Street Hospital is full of remarkable children whose bravery touches everyone. With our supporters, we help keep the magic alive for thousands of children who need our help every year.
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Over 150,000 children are treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital every year. Meet some of our patients.
Meet some of our patients
Download a copy of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Annual Report and Accounts, 2008-09.
Download the report
Thanks to the generosity of Peter Pan's author, J M Barrie, the magical story of Peter Pan has brought fairytale endings for many sick children treated here.
Visit our Peter Pan website
The Hospital for Sick Children first opened it doors at 49 Great Ormond Street on Valentine's Day, 1852, with ten beds.
History of the charity
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