News and features

From fun-raising ideas to research breakthroughs and stories from the hospital, stay up to date on the latest from GOSH Charity.

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“I think he touched the hearts of many people on the wards” - Remembering Max

30 Mar 2023, 9:14 a.m.

Suzie is one of our amazing #TeamGOSH TCS London Marathon runners. She is running in memory of her son Max and helping to raise funds to build a Children's Cancer Centre at GOSH.

Photo of Max sitting on his bed at GOSH, surrounded by toys. Turning his head to look at his mum, who's taking the photo.

Life on Elephant Ward for seven-year-old Archie

28 Mar 2023, 4:12 p.m.

In October 2022, Archie started having chemotherapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Learn how GOSH Charity supported him.

Archie at GOSH looking to camera

Our CEO Louise on why she's running the London Marathon

16 Feb 2023, 2:54 p.m.

GOSH Charity CEO Louise Parkes shares why she’s signed up to run the London Marathon for GOSH Charity and why every mile matters.

Louise standing outside in a GOSH Charity running vest, looking to camera. There are leaves on the grass behind her and trees dotted around.

Changing lives with laser surgery thanks to generous donation

8 Feb 2023, 1:17 p.m.

Since February 2019, GOSH has carried out 32 cutting edge laser ablation surgeries for children with rare and difficult to treat forms of epilepsy.

Ellie in her bed at GOSH, smiling to camera

Potential to improve treatment for juvenile dermatomyositis

7 Feb 2023, 11:33 a.m.

New research, supported by GOSH Charity, has looked at how the DNA of those with juvenile dermatomyositis differs to those without it.

Image showing mitochondria from a patient with JDM