Donations to the Great North Childrens Hospital Foundation support the many children and their families who come to our hospital for treatment and care, making their experience the best it possibly can be.

Innovations that really make a difference to our patients and staff including life changing research, cutting-edge equipment and technology are funded by donations along with initiatives to support the wellbeing and development of our staff.

Evidence shows that children have a quicker recovery when they are in an environment they enjoy and we strive to make GNCH as welcoming and friendly as it can be.

The Great North Children's Hospital is one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK. Thousands of children and young people from across the North East & Cumbria and beyond benefit from the specialist services provided here.

Some examples of how your fundraising can help us directly are as follows:

• £25 will fund a Chemo Duck toy to help a child understand their cancer treatment through play.

• £50 can help us to fund vital research and help us to find new treatments for a range of conditions.

• £255 can help us to fund art workshops for young people within our hospitals.

• £360 can help us to fund a practical and financial advice service for a family with a child in hospital.

• £1,354 funds a gaming kart to distract and help soothe patients during a procedure.