As many of you will know Theo was very unwell in Bristol Children’s Hospital in December 2025 and not only received excellent medical care but was also able to benefit hugely from lovely festive treats to brighten up a really difficult time all thanks to The Grand Appeal. On 9th May he will be running in the mini Bristol Great run alongside his little sister, Helena, and their good friend Saoirse. Theo and our whole family are passionate about raising money for The Grand Appeal and showing the world (or at least Bristol) just how far he’s come in the last few months!

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.