In October 2018 my daughter, Cecilia, suffered a brain bleed as a complication of a catheter heart procedure at Royal Brompton Hospital. She had been diagnosed with 3 holes in her heart at birth (PDA, ASSD and VSD) and was having the PDA closed. The brain bleed led to hydrocephalus and she was rushed across London by ambulance to GOSH where, the next day, she underwent a lifesaving brain surgery.

Cecilia spent a month at GOSH under the excellent care of neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiologists and the amazing team of specialist nurses.

She is still on the long road to recovery and has regular visits to see the Ophthalmology team at GOSH (a squint being one of the many after effects of the brain bleed).

Every day, 619 children and young people like Cecilia from across the UK arrive at GOSH. Every day, doctors and nurses battle the most complex illnesses, and the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs. And every day is a chance for you to make a difference. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support and everyone in Team GOSH taking on the iconic 2022 London Marathon will be helping to give seriously ill children the chance of a better future. For more information about the work GOSH does and to find out where Team GOSH's fundraising will go visit the website: https://www.gosh.org/what-we-do