Fundraise in memory of your loved one

Many people find comfort and a sense of purpose after losing a loved one by taking on a challenge or organising their own fundraiser in memory of the person they’ve lost.

If you’d like to do something special in memory of your loved one, there are lots of ways you can remember their life and fundraise in a way that feels right for them and for you.

Hear from Leah, Maggie's mum, who fundraised for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) after her daughter died.

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Ways to fundraise in memory

Take on a challenge

Run, hike, cycle or swim in memory of your loved one. Remember your loved one on every step of your journey by taking on a challenge. From early morning training, to crossing the finish line, you'll be honouring their memory and raising money for seriously ill children.

Organise your own fundraiser

Use your skills and talents to host a fundraiser and celebrate the life of your loved one. Perhaps you could invite friends and family to join a bake sale and coffee morning, or host a quiz getting everyone together for a special day.

Learn a new skill

Feel close to your loved one by learning a skill that was important to them. Maybe you could learn to cook their favorite meal and host a dinner party with donations to GOSH Charity, or find out more about their passion for gardening and sell your own produce.

How to fundraise

When you have decided what you would like to do to fundraise, register your fundraising for more information and support from GOSH Charity.

If you haven't yet decided on your fundraising, find some more fundraising ideas or take a look at our fundraising guides.

Bereavement support

Thank you so much for fundraising for GOSH Charity at this difficult time. If you’re struggling with grief, help is available:
If you’d like support following the death of a child cared for by GOSH, you can contact the hospital bereavement team.
The Child death helpline is a free phone service for anyone affected by the death of a child. Call their helpline on 0800 282 986.
If you’re grieving for someone who wasn’t a patient at GOSH, you can find information or speak to someone online or over the phone through Cruse Bereavement Support.
If you’re supporting a child or young person who’s grieving, you can find support from Winston’s Wish.