From just 2 weeks old to 18 years,
I spent countless days and nights at GOSH – on different wards, going through surgeries, appointments, physio sessions and a million other reasons to be walking through their doors. Of course, there were scary moments, endless waiting, and more than a few meals in their legendary restaurant (my dad still swears nothing will ever beat their burger, chips, and beans!).
Then there’s the play bus in reception. I used to make my dad be the passenger and squeeze into those tiny kid seats – looking back now, I do feel terrible, but maybe I just liked watching him struggle to fold himself into them. Mum was never allowed on the bus, only Dad when I was driving, haha!
Most people think of hospitals as cold and intimidating places – and honestly, I get that, but GOSH is different. It’s a place filled with hope, care, and a little bit of magic. They turned me into the fighter I am today and made a terrifying journey feel safe.
This walk is saying thank you – not just to GOSH, but to every doctor, surgeon, nurse, and playroom leaders who made me (and so many others) forget, even for a second, that we were in a hospital.
GOSH will always feel like a second home to me, even though I walked out of its doors for the last time 13 years ago. To show just how deeply it has shaped me, I even chose to get a tattoo in its honour. It’s not only the physical scars from countless hours of surgery that I carry, but also this scar of my own choosing – a permanent reminder of where my crazy journey began and a way of keeping GOSH with me for life.
So, please support us as we walk for the incredible kids, families, and staff who make GOSH truly extraordinary.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
£100
Liam, Shauni & Krang
£30
Ten Ten
Have fun and spread the goodwill!x
£30
Royal Bank Of Canada
We’re on a mission to help beat cancer for more children. Today your kind donation has been matched by the Royal Bank of Canada.
£30
Jo
£30
Royal Bank Of Canada
We’re on a mission to help beat cancer for more children. Today your kind donation has been matched by the Royal Bank of Canada.
£30
Chris & John
£25
Pamela Thompson
Brilliant cause. Best wishes to all of you.
£25
Claire Kilvington
Good luck from Claire and Dave x
£25
Jo, Stephen, Adeline And Reuben
Good luck guys!xx
£25
Jo And Jeff
Good Luck
£25
Paul, Helen And The Two Little Monsters
Good Luck!
£20
Josh, Emma, Alfred And Evelyn
Good luck. Try not to end up with legs like me.
£20
Sam, Rob, James & Barney
Best of luck to you all
£15
Naomi Mills
Good luck for tomorrow, gutted I can’t come !
£10
Jane Nutcher
Good luck Naomi!!! Great cause xx
£10
Joey
Best of luck to my extended family ❤️
£10
Alan Berris
Go Els
£10
Elaine Bote
You go girl! Cheering for you and the fam! 🥳
Good luck gang! X