Elinor Cantrill Armour

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

As many of you will probably know, Great Ormond Street Hospital is a place my family and I hold so dear in our hearts. I was aware of GOSH’s amazing work, but I never thought our most precious baby would be admitted and treated there. A few years ago that was the dreadful reality he faced.

I cannot begin to do justice to the compassion, expertise and care we experienced during our six month stay in hospitals. When your child is battling a disease or event of your worst nightmares, what the staff at GOSH provide feels indescribable; hope, knowledge, experience, miracles, a life-line. Our son is a testament, along with his unfathomable strength and wonder, to the world class work of the staff at Great Ormond Street.

The moment you step into GOSH you know it’s a hospital built different. From the animal named and themed wards, to the colourful lights in the lifts and theatres, to the fantastic play staff - every place you turn you’re reminded of the fact that this is a hospital designed for children who are being deprived of a normal life, without the burden of ill health. It’s a true one of a kind, with children traveling from across the UK and internationally to be treated there. Currently, a new state of the art Children’s Cancer Centre is being built and funds are needed for further life-saving developments and research. As a parent you’re always painfully aware that outcomes are not always positive and, when it comes to rare diseases, advancements still need to be made to give more children long, full and happy lives.

Everyday I am filled with gratitude for the second chance cutting-edge science and unbelievable care has given us. I will forever feel indebted to Great Ormond Street and what it has done for my son. It’s taken me a while to metabolise the past events, and anything I might do feels like a drop in the ocean. But I saw that Great Ormond Street is challenging people to swim 8km in March and thought I must take part.

I will post here with my progress and will use this as an opportunity to experience some of the unique swimming spots London has to offer. Who knows, I might even brave some cold water.

ANYTHING you can give will help make a difference at Great Ormond Street and transform seriously ill children’s lives. No amount is too small and I thank you wholeheartedly for helping me reach my goal.

My baby boy, this is for you, I am so proud of you and love you with every fibre of my being. Your Mummy X

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Patrick Cantrill

Good luck, Ellie

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Nevil Pearce

Go for it Elinor. Pleased to hear that Gene has started skiing.

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Rosie

Great cause! Good luck with the swim.

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Elinor Cantrill Armour

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Natasha & Peter

So proud of you! GOSH is very close to our hearts, and we are eternally grateful for them taking such good care of you, Grant and Gene. Good luck! 🏊‍♀️ 🍀❤️

Good luck on the day. A wonderful charity.

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Dom And Kev

Good luck Eli, you will indeed be getting some cold swims in! We love you guys, and are glad to support GOSH xxx

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Louisa, Robin, Gabe And Jim

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Agatha Cantrill

Much love to you, Grant and Gene 🥰

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Alice And Miran

Go Eli! So proud of you and so grateful to GOSH for taking such good care of Gene and his incredible parents ❤️

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Ellie And Greg

What an amazing challenge, you are going to absolutely smash this!! We love you guys so much and will forever be so grateful to GOSH for taking such incredible care of you all ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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Debbie Bolton

Go girl!!!

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Dipa

Amazing work. Love Dipa, Hugo and Seoni!

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George D

Swim like fish! 🐟

Elinor Cantrill Armour

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

Please Help Us Reach Our Goal

Raised

£2,062

+ £385.56 GiftAid + £0 Pledged

My Goal

£2,222

Select amount to donate

Postal Address

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

Patrick Cantrill

Nevil Pearce

Rosie

Elinor Cantrill Armour

Natasha & Peter

Trish Armour

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Louisa, Robin, Gabe And Jim

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Lauren Van Der Valk

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