Genevieve Twining

Why?

Almost 15 years ago (it will be 15 years on 16th September) my son Daniel was taken to a great Ormond street hospital where he remained for almost 2 weeks whilst they investigated why he had a gastric bleed when he was just hours old. Investigations at the time didn’t give any answers but they took great care of him and they were the leading force when Daniel was 6 weeks old in getting him diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, (a form of Liver disease). One day Daniel will need a transplant and he is now under the care of Kings College Hosptial in London, but had it not been for GOSH and their early interventions with Daniel during those first few weeks, he may not have made it to diagnosis. And although it’s been many years (the last time I tried to fundraise for GOSH I ended up with a fractured ankle 😂 let’s hope that’s not the case this time)….. I feel now it’s time I try again. For GOSH, for Daniel and for me personally as I need to do this.  

About 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 run, 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.