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We're taking part in RBC Race for the Kids as a family - please help us raise as much as we can
Monica Argenton
Leila W
Aaliyah W
I’m joining the race to help beat childhood cancer by taking part in RBC Race for the Kids
Leila (the sporty one), Aaliyah (the cheeky one) and I (the 'wise' one) will take part in GOSH Charity’s family festival and fun run, RBC Race for the Kids, to raise funds to help build the new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
GOSH has been a big part of our lives since August 2019 when Aaliyah was transferred to the pediatric intensive care there a few hours after she was born. We were then moved to the Leopard (respiratory) ward a few days later and stayed there for the next 3 weeks. Aaliyah was always going to be one of the lucky ones, despite the endless appointments for the first year of her life, the surgery when she turned 1 and all the additional hurdles she will have to face, with the support of GOSH, until she reaches adult age.
GOSH is amazing at not only looking after the children but their families too. I was so grateful that they were able to provide accommodation for me really close by whilst A. was in intensive care & I was then able to stay in a private room with her whilst in the Leopard Ward. They organised for midwives to check I was physically OK in situ and gave me vouchers for the canteen to ensure I was eating properly whilst expressing milk to tube feed her. Leila, who was 8 at the time, loved spending days with us there and used to go to the fully staffed arts and crafts room and to the internal Disney-themed playground for hours on end and still thinks that GOSH is a really fun place! For me, GOSH wasn’t exactly fun but I always felt we were safe and cared for and that nowhere else in the world would have provided better care to Aaliyah.
Having a sick child and spending time at GOSH has been one of the most life-changing event in my life. Whilst there, I have shared stories (and tears) with many parents whose children have spent years in the hospital. I have chatted to the most amazing, resilient and funny children, living such a full and joyous life, in the face of debilitating illnesses. If I could summarize my experience there in one sentence, I would say 'never have I seen pain like it, never have I seen love like it'.
This race is to sponsor a new Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH where children have access to play and education alongside pioneering treatments. Where families can stay together through some of the hardest moments. Where access to outdoor space is a priority, and a focus on nutrition helps fuel recovery.
Please sponsor us to take on 5k for GOSH Charity!
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£650
Fam. Grandi
£250
Alejandra Cooper
All the best to these strong girls, supporting a meaningful cause. Buildhollywood. X
£100
Tim Horrox
Support in times of crisis is a must .Great to know that Great Ormond Street hospital is there for you .
£100
Becky Bentham
£100
Gio And Neil
Very best of luck ❤️
£100
David Walter
Well done girls, have a great run! David
£100
Charlotte
Good luck on your run Monica, Leila and Aaliyah!
£80
Anna Maria Grandi
£50
Alka Maharjan
Good luck Monica, Leila and Aaliyah xxx
£50
Patricia Towey
Go girls go...
£50
Rosy Khalastchy
Well Done all of you! Good luck.
£50
Andrew Mansi
Forza ragazze !
£50
Freddy
Such a great cause. Good luck and best wishes
£50
Jane & Alex
Good for you & the best of luck to the three of you. Love Alex & Jane XXX
£50
Lisa Chan
Have fun Monica, Leila and Aaliyah
£50
Pru R-h
Go girls!
£50
Julia Landes
Go fast you superstars 🌟 🌟🌟 Love Julia and Anthony
£50
Alessandra
Love you!!! Go for it!!! 🎉🎉🐕💜
£50
Christina Franzese
Well done ladies!!
£47
Mei Clarke
Well done on you all for doing this. You're all amazing! Xx
£25
Michael Chesters
Good luck with the 5k Monica, Leila and Aaliyah
£25
Catherine Mayer
And afterwards, facciamo il chilo
£25
Emma
Well done to you 3. Brilliant work! xxx
£25
Khaly Nguyen
Go girls!! Big love to you all xxx
£25
Anne-marie Zulkahari
£25
Pip & Anh
Dear Monica Well done, amazing achievement See you soon!
£25
Merle Sassoon
Wishing you every success and hope you raise a lot of money Merle.
£25
Dorette Franzese
Monica, Leila & Aaliyah I hope you all have a great run and raise lots of money.
£25
Wendy Penderis
Go Team! 💪❤️
£20
Lily
Good luck Monica, Leila and Aaliyah!! Brilliant cause xx
£20
Mohammed Patwa
well done Monica, Leila and Aaliyah
£20
Lereese
Go Supergirls! good luck and well done! xxx
£20
Jayne
To the Cheeky, the Sporty and the Wise one, I'm right behind you... Lots of love The slow but supportive one xx
£20
Johnny Brogas
🏃♀️ 💨 💚 🥇
£20
Josie N
Good luck girls! X
£15
Opeyemi Oloruntade
❤️
£15
Lara
Go Monica, Leila and Aaliyah!!! Amazing cause. Lots of love xx
£15
Anonymous
What a wonderful cause. Hope all went well!
£15
Lana
What a great thing to be doing for such an important cause. Hi Monica , Aaliyah and Leila!
£15
Anna Mcaree
Well done Monica, Leila and Aaliyah xxx
£12
Amelia Bath
Go Monica, Leila and Aaliyah! 🎉
£12
Jasmin
Good luck! Love jasmin & Jackie x
£12
Laura Perkins
Good luck ladies!
£12
Kevin Graux
Good luck!
£12
Linh Nham
Go..Go..Go.. girls.. have fun..xx
£10
Pinar Sevilmis
Good luck in the race!💪
£10
Paul X
£10
Ellie King
Good luck lovely ladies! xx
£10
Monica Argenton
£10
Serena Oliver
Well done lovelies! Great going! ❤️❤️
With love from the Grandi family!