Dasha Alvarez

Swim for GOSH -Dasha

As a proud member of staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), I see every day the incredible work that happens here — the dedication, compassion, and expertise that change children’s lives. Inspired by our patients, families, and colleagues, I’ve decided to take on a personal challenge: swimming 8 kilometres in October to raise funds for GOSH Charity.

 Working at GOSH has shown me just how vital the charity’s support is. It funds research into pioneering treatments, provides state-of-the-art equipment, and helps make the hospital a more comfortable and supportive place for children and families during some of their most difficult times.

Taking on this swim is my way of giving something back — to support the hospital I’m proud to work at, and to help ensure more children get the care they need.

I’m swimming 8km in October for GOSH Charity!

I’m challenging myself to swim 8km this October to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

Childhood is special. It should be a time of joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. Of making friends, making mistakes, and growing into the adults we become. But it’s also fragile, and sometimes all too brief.

That’s why Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.

And with every kilometre I swim, and every pound raised, we’ll be helping to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible.

Please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.