Latest news archive 2007

Big-Hearted Toy Trust Joins Tick Tock ClubThe Toy Trust, a grant-making trust set up by the British Toy & Hobby Association, has awarded its single largest grant to Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Tick Tock Club, committing £75,000 over three...
Tick Tock member releases CDA founder member of the Tick Tock Club, Francesca Evans, has released a CD to help raise money for the new Heart and Lung Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Top achievements at GOSH in 2006What a difference a year makes to the lives of children at GOSH. Here is a snapshot of the medical breakthroughs and professional successes achieved at Great Ormond Street Hospital last year.
Comedians give gift of laughter to Great Ormond Street HospitalFor one night only, a top line-up of stand-up comedians will use laughter to help cancer patients at GOSH.
Celebrity dogs on canvas for goshA dog show with a difference takes place this month in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Reuben Foundation Children’s Cancer Centre heralds the next step in world class cancer treatment for children at Great OrmonGreat Ormond Street Hospital has announced a multi-million pound contribution from the Reuben Foundation towards the construction of The Reuben Foundation Children’s Cancer Centre - a new children’s...
PRIDE OF BRITAIN HEADS TO LONDON FOR BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATIONSFourteen year old Kirsteen has been chosen to represent Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSHCC) by making the welcoming speech at the newly restored five-star London Marriott,...
Ben Fogle backs boating nursesAction man Ben Fogle has given his support to the hospital's team of nurses planning to row across the Atlantic to raise money for metabolic medicine.
Celebrity dogs on canvas for GOSHA dog show with a difference took place on 31 January in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
TESS DALY AND VERNON KAY TO BECOME PATRONS OF GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITYFresh from their success on TV’s ‘Just the Two of Us’, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay are ready for an even bigger challenge – becoming patrons of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSHCC).
Child in a MillionChild in a Million is a series on Five looking at the work of GOSH. It will be broadcast on Wednesday nights at 8pm for six weeks, starting on 21 February.
WAGS RAISE CASH FOR GOSHA team of footballers’ wives and girlfriends is raising funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital this month by running a boutique in London’s west end.
The Hugh and Catherine Stevenson Centre for Childhood Infectious Diseases and Immunology
congratulations to our london marathon team 2007Well done to our heroic London Marathon 2007 team! All 155 runners gave it their all, and despite the heat managed to achieve some great results. See the photo gallery here.
GIVE A HOODIE A HOMEAfter 13 weeks of tears, tantrums, break-ups and broken nails, the final whistle has blown on WAGs Boutique and the Bows team was declared the winner.
Commercial PartnersHave you heard about the GOSH Credit Card? As our only official credit card, it supports the charity with a contribution every time you use it to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. So every...
Nautical nurses launch Dream MakerThe Bank Holiday Monday weather did its worst for the GOSH nautical nurses at their offical launch: racing had to be abandoned at Hayling Island Sailing Club due to 35-40 knot gusts and their boat...
Great Ormond Street Hospital Families Fly off for Charity PremierePirates Adventure launched its new 2007 show by holding a charity premiere in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity on Saturday 5 May, raising over £80,000 with more still coming in, thanks to...
Free tickets to Diana's birthday concert for GOSH patientsA major event in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, will take place on Sunday 1 July 2007, organised by Princes William and Harry, and GOSH patients are being offered free tickets.
GOSH TV appeal launches in MAY 2007Great Ormond Street Hospital’s latest television appeal will be launched this month. Our first advert will be broadcast on 8 May and will be running for the rest of 2007.
Chance to win tickets to Diana concertAre you aged 12 to 18? If so, you could win two FREE tickets to the fabulous Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium on 1 July.
Hospital patients become medal winners for a dayAs part of the hospital school's famous people topic, Dame Kelly Holmes was invited to visit and talk to the pupils about her sporting achievements in May.
Exclusive screening of Shrek the ThirdParamount and Dreamworks Films have very generously arranged an exclusive screening of Shrek the Third in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Ulverscroft grant a sight for sore eyesGreat Ormond Street Hospital and the UCL Institute of Child Health has set up the Ulverscroft Vision Research Group to treat and prevent eye disease in children.
TOY TRUST PUTS ITS HEART INTO TICK TOCK CLUBThe Toy Trust, a grant-making trust set up by the British Toy & Hobby Association, has awarded its single largest grant to Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Tick Tock Club, committing £75,000 over three...
MONSTER MOVIE STARS SURPRISE SICK KIDSMike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas and Rupert Everett spread Shrek fever with their visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital on Sunday 10 June, the day before the film’s UK premiere.
HIGH HOPES FOR SCHOOL FUNDRAISERSA Hertfordshire school has set its fundraising sights high – completing the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Emma Thompson brings Nanny McPhee to Great Ormond Street HospitalEmma Thompson revived her role as Nanny McPhee when she visited Great Ormond Street Hospital on Tuesday 19 June for Storytime, complete with protruding tooth and walking stick.
Tribute to Karl BrooksKarl Brooks, European Water Ski Racing Champion, died on 15 June in a tragic speed boat accident in the USA.
Tony Blair's swansong for Great Ormond StreetA ten of hearts signed by Prime Minister Tony Blair wishing StarCards 'Good Luck' is being auctioned online for Great Ormond Street Hospital during his last days of office.
Win two tickets to the 2007 Formula 1™ Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand PrixBy supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital, you and a friend could be off to the 2007 Formula 1™ Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix.
tennis stars support great ormond street hospital charityA collection of cards signed by Wimbledon stars will be auctioned online from today and throughout the second week of the 2007 Wimbledon Championships to raise money for Great Ormond Street hospital.
Lewis Hamilton Revs Up for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity’s Official F1™ PartyWith the kind permission of Bernie Ecclestone the official F1™ Party will be hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for the third year running. This year the Party is supported by the British...
stop smoking: start givingWith the national smoking ban coming into force this month, fundraisers at GOSHC have an encouraging message for smokers: smoking one less packet of cigarettes (average cost £5.50) could be turned...
Pirates adventure charity premiere raises record amountThe Pirates Adventure Charity Premiere broke all previous records to raise a staggering 115,000 euros for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Celebrating four year's of generous support,...
Neverland is Calling AgainLook out for the new paperback edition of the official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean, out on 4 October 2007.
Great Ormond Street announce Morgan Stanley partnershipGreat Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is very pleased to announce our new partnership with leading global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley. Launching in October 2007, Morgan Stanley...
Kelly Osbourne brings a flash of scarlet to the HospitalWest End star Kelly Osbourne joined Peter Pan in Scarlet author Geraldine McCaughrean at the hospital for celebrity story time to celebrate the paperback launch of Peter Pan in Scarlet - the only...
Lewis Hamilton & Abbey put Hospital in Pole PositionVodafone McLaren Mercedes star launches Abbey and Great Ormond Street Hospital partnership
Bands release Christmas singles for Great Ormond Street HospitalOn 19 November 2007, Jonas & Plunkett release their debut single, “Spaceship” which will be raising money for the charity. Whilst unquestionably a great cause, the duo’s devotion to Great Ormond...
Barclay Foundation pledge £11m to Great Ormond Street HospitalThe Barclay Foundation, the charitable organisation for Sir Frederick and Sir David Barclay and their families, announced a gift of £11 million towards Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, to...
St. Trinian's filmGreat Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is the beneficiary for the World premiere of the highly anticipated St.Trinian's film, at The Empire Leicester Square on Monday 10 December.