Please share a little of your Christmas cheer with children who unfortunately need to be in hospital over this special time, through Alder Hey's Christmas Bauble Appeal.

The idea is very simple. Make a donation through this website, and write your message to the children in the comment box when prompted to do so during the donation process. This message will be transferred to a paper bauble and we will hang the baubles around the wards. In return we will send you a certificate of thanks, so make sure you provide your name and address details for us to access.

All the money raised will be used to make life in hospital a little more bearable for our young patients at Christmas and all year round.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. Alder Hey Children's Hospital will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.