Theodora Children's Charity transforms children’s experience of hospitals from an environment that can be scary and isolating into a place of fun, play and laughter. Our Giggle Doctors are specially trained performers, who combine music, play and storytelling, to bring moments of joy and laughter to thousands of children facing huge challenges with their health. With each visit, we aim to reduce distress and anxiety, increase opportunities for play and improve children’s experience of hospital.

This charity, like many others, faces enormous challenges during the coronavirus crisis, both in terms of their ability to continue to support children whose health challenges remain great and also in continuing to maintain their own critical levels of financial support.  The work they do, and the creativity they always show when faced with any kind of crisis is outstanding.  I hope you will feel able to donate a small sum in appreciation of the support you may have received through attending weekly Wednesday evening events for therapists at Onlinevents or perhaps in other, linked places.  As you enjoy participating in one of the meditations or reading one of the poems from the booklet, you may hold in mind these children and this wonderful charity whose team brings joy and light into their lives.