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St Paul’s bells ring in memory of the 253 children lost to cancer every year

10 Sep 2025, 9:56 a.m.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Yesterday the historic bells at St Paul's Cathedral rang out in memory of the 253 children lost to cancer each year in the UK.

‘We will be connected to GOSH forever’: Meet David

5 Sep 2025, 10:23 a.m.

David suddenly became ill in February 2025. He was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) with a suspected tumour near his brain.

A little boy wearing Spiderman pyjamas playing on a tablet in hospital

‘The whole time we've been here, she hasn't been scared at all’: Meet Aubrey

5 Sep 2025, 10:22 a.m.

In 2025, Aubrey was diagnosed with leukaemia and transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for treatment. Her mum, Madeleine, shares her story.

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‘His favourite lessons at GOSH were science, where he learned how to make a robot.’ Meet Ilan

16 Jun 2025, 3:56 p.m.

Fourteen-year-old Ilan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at GOSH in 2022. After two bone marrow transplants, he’s now undergoing chemotherapy and hoping to join a clinical trial.

Teenage boy stands in corridor at GOSH. He is smiling and looking at his dad, who is stood next to him.

Breaking ground event marks construction starting at the Grayken Family Children's Cancer Centre

5 Jun 2025, 5:22 p.m.

On 3 June 2025, we were joined by GOSH Charity supporters, hospital staff and a patient family to celebrate the start of construction on the Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH.

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