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The Love Hearts appeal

Catherine, who has brown shoulder length hair stands on the right hand side of the image. The photo is cropped to the head and shoulders of her, as she stands smiling at the camera. Behind is the blurred entrance to GOSH. To the right of her face are three crayon-style drawn blue hearts. To the right is 'The Love Hearts Appeal' written in white text.

To celebrate her 21st birthday, Catherine and her family set up the Love Hearts appeal, with author Bill Bryson as its patron.

"We formed the charity because we felt it was the right time to give something back to GOSH, the place that really gave me a second chance"

- Catherine
Read Catherine's story

What the Love Hearts appeal funds

The Love Hearts appeal funds groundbreaking research that could help save the lives of children who need heart transplants.

Thanks to the commitment of all those who have supported the Love Hearts appeal, we have already successfully funded:

  • A new cubicle in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at GOSH.
  • A pioneering research project investigating using a child's own immune cells to help reduce the number of anti-rejection drugs needed after transplant.

"Nothing is more precious than a child's life. Please support this vital campaign."

- Bill Bryson, patron of the Love Hearts appeal

By supporting the Love Hearts Appeal, you’ll be helping seriously ill children and their families from across the UK when they need it most.

Donate to the Love Hearts appeal

  • More information

    To get involved in the Love Hearts appeal and support this vital work, please email community.events@gosh.org or call 020 3841 3131.