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New Photography Exhibition Celebrates 25 Years of Bristol Children’s Hospital

A brand-new exhibition by former patient, Ciara, has opened in the hospital reception.
Three Reasons to Take on The Three Peaks Challenge

Discover three reasons you should sign up to the Three Peaks Challenge.
Three Peaks Challenge: Ways to Prepare

Top tips on how to prepare for the Three Peaks Challenge.

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Cots for Tots

Sister Emma Raises £60,000 for St Michael’s NICU

Neonatal Nurse Emma has hit the next major milestone in her fundraising for Cots for Tots! After 14 years, Emma’s Knitting Shop has raised £60,000, and her hard work has changed countless lives along the way. Emma’s Fantastic Fundraising Sister Emma spends most of her time saving lives on St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which cares for critically ill and premature babies from across the South West. Emma is so dedicated to these babies and their families that […]
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The Entertainer Raises £1 Million for The Grand Appeal

Our friends at The Entertainer have officially raised £1 million for sick kids at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
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Forest School Helps Young Patients Grow

We joined patients and their families at Bristol Zoo Project to find out how funded Forest School sessions are changing lives.
It’s The Wrong Trousers, lad. They’re... On Tour!

There’s a gigantic pair of wrong trousers on the loose around Bristol.
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Taunton Dad Takes On 178 Mile Run in Memory of His Son

Tommy only lived for 178 days. But his legacy shines on thanks to his heroic dad, Nick.

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Niamh

At just three years old, Niamh was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer called Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Back in 2023, her mum, Claire-Marie, told us about the life-saving care that Niamh received at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Since Niamh’s treatment ended, she’s been going from strength to strength – but mentally and physically recovering from chemotherapy is a gradual process. One of her favourite ways she’s been supported during her recovery is through ‘Make a Move!’, our inclusive sports day for previous and […]
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Finley

Finley lived for 15 precious weeks and left behind a legacy that will be cherished forever.
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Aoife

Aoife was just five days old when she started suffering from uncontrollable seizures.

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Step up for sick kids with Grand Walk on Sunday 13 September 2026.