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“Unfortunately, many children are poorly, and it's important for us to protect their childhood as much as possible.”

Diagnosed with a rare condition affecting her kidneys when she was five years old, GOSH has been a big part of nine-year-old Aditi's childhood so far.

Childhood should be filled with joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. But when serious illness means it has to be spent in hospital, the arts programme at GOSH helps ensure kids don't miss out.

Baby buddy, Peta, is a volunteer at GOSH. She helps to make the hospital experience a little less daunting for even the youngest of patients.

Ellie arrived at GOSH when she was just a few weeks old. The hospital became a place of many firsts for Ellie, including her first bath, first smile and first time exploring outside.