Hi, my name is Albie.

On 9th May I will be running in the Junior Great Bristol Run.

In November, my friend Lucia was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. She has since had three operations and is currently having chemotherapy.

Her brother Teddy is getting a group of friends together called The Starlight Striders to run and raise money for the Starlight Ward, where Lucia is being treated. They have been amazing, looking after Lucia and caring for her family.

Any donations, big or small, would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

Albie

From helping staff, patients or their families, The Grand Appeal puts Bristol Children's Hospital at the heart of everything they do.

They support the hospital through:

Family accommodation: they run three accommodation houses that provide a safe and supportive place for families to stay while their child is in hospital.

Medical research: they invest in medical research programmes to ensure the hospital remains a hub of innovation, where everyday experts pave the way for sick children through a network of projects with international impact.

Equipment: they fund state-of-the-art equipment to save lives.

Music, play and art therapy: their music, play and arts programme can be seen in every ward at Bristol Children's Hospital, helping young children to deal with the stresses and fears they may face during treatment.

Art enhancements: they work to make sure Bristol Children's Hospital provides a fun, stimulating and comforting space for the brave children it cares for.