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Welcome to the news centre for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity.  

Here you will find all the latest stories on what the charity has been up to and what our supporters have been doing to help us to make a difference. 

  • Celebrity Patrons Visit Poorly Children

    14 December 2019

    STARS from the likes of Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Waterloo Road and Cold Feet visited children at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital this week.

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  • Sparkle In The City Raises £40,000

    09 December 2019

    GLAMOUR and Christmas united for a festive fundraising feast which raised an amazing £40,000 for charity.

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  • Family Raise £200,000 For Team That Saved Their Baby Daughter

    04 December 2019

    A FAMILY whose little girl was saved by an incredible team of NHS staff have raised a staggering £200,000 for charity.

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  • Can you help out for Duncan's Decade?

    26 November 2019

    A FORMER children’s hospital patient who has set himself the challenge of completing a phenomenal 28 fundraising events is looking for “weird and whacky suggestions” of things to do.

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  • Hospital's Christmas Lights Switch On

    25 November 2019

    WITH exactly one month to go before Christmas Day finally arrives, friends of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital gathered around the giant Christmas tree to watch the lights switch on.

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  • Halloween Costume Scarred Me, Burns Camp Save My Life

    31 October 2019

    A BURNS survivor who was scarred for life when her Halloween costume caught fire has been describing how Burns Camp helped her recovery.

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  • Celebrity patron's daughter is raring to GLOW

    10 October 2019

    A FORMER hospital patient and daughter of actor John Thomson is taking part in a charity 5K to thank the medical teams who saved her life.

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  • Birthday Ball Raises £388,000 for iMRI Appeal

    22 September 2019

    A STAGGERING £388,825 was raised at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s 10th Birthday Ball last night – making a significant contribution to the iMRI scanner appeal.

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  • Miracle Molly Utters First Word

    16 September 2019

    A BABY given just a 30% chance of survival and who battled more than 18 lifesaving surgeries has just uttered her first word.

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  • Electric Cars Drive Children To Surgery

    12 September 2019

    CHILDREN can now arrive to surgery in style – driving miniature electric cars, complete with headlights, gear sticks and realistic engine revs.

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  • Oliver's Biggest Challenge Will Be Charity Walk

    06 September 2019

    WHEN Oliver Geldard steps over the finish-line of Humphrey’s Lantern Walk, you’ll forgive his parents for shedding a few tears.

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  • Patients Become CBBC Stars

    05 September 2019

    YOUNG patients became TV stars for the day when they took part in filming for CBBC.

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  • Family's Fundraising After Both Sons Born With Rare Condition

    14 August 2019

    THE family of a little boy who is often covered in bruises is helping dispel some of the myths of being a haemophiliac.

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  • Postman Set To Climb Everest

    06 August 2019

    A DAD-of-two will spend 15 days trekking Everest – scaling heights of more than 18,100ft – to raise money for a Manchester children’s charity.

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  • Two Reasons to Celebrate for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity

    15 July 2019

    Congratulations are rolling in to celebrate Manchester Foundation Trust Charity winning the coveted award for National Fundraising Charity of the Year.

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  • Humphrey’s Heroes Abseil Raises Tens of Thousands for Charity

    03 July 2019

    BATTLE of the soaps turned battle of the ropes when celebrities joined a charity abseil at the weekend.

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  • Construction Work Begins on First Helipad of Its Kind in Manchester

    26 June 2019

    Construction work on the new state-of-the-art, £3.9million helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has begun.

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  • Thinking Of Oscar Cyclists Visit RMCH

    14 June 2019

    A TEAM of cyclists raising money to fund innovation projects to help improve child healthcare visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital today.

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  • 1,000 Miles For Humphrey

    13 June 2019

    A TEAM of cyclists will battle uphill struggles, cramp, stifling heat and some serious cases of saddle soreness in honour of a very special little boy.

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  • 10th Birthday Celebrations Sees First Patient Return

    11 June 2019

    11-year-old Rijul Sudhir, who was the first patient to be admitted to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on its opening day in 2009, has returned to the hospital 10 years on.

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  • Channel Your Inner Superhero

    06 June 2019

    HE MAY play the butler’s father in the new upcoming TV series, but Ian Puleston-Davies will be channelling the likes of Batman when he descends a 19-storey building.

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  • New Helipad Will Soon Be Landing

    03 June 2019

    Thanks to our amazing RMCH Charity and MFT Charity supporters, in 2016 we raised £3.9million to build a helipad on top of the Grafton Street car park on our central hospitals site.

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  • Humphrey and TV's Olivia Meet Teddy Toddle Winners

    23 May 2019

    TV STAR Olivia Birchenough and charity mascot Humphrey the bear met with winners of this year’s Teddy Toddle this week.

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  • Team 10 - A Celebration of 10 Years of RMCH

    13 May 2019

    10th BIRTHDAY celebrations will kick off in style this weekend when a band of runners join together for Team 10 at the Great Manchester Run.

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  • Abseil Challenge For Spina Bifida Occulta Patient

    10 May 2019

    A CHEF who suffers from constant pain, having been born with an array of health complications, is taking part in a daredevil feat for charity.

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  • Anya's The Pride Of Manchester

    08 May 2019

    A COURAGEOUS young fundraiser will take to the stage tonight to collect the first ever Pride of Manchester Child of Courage Award.

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  • Teen's 10K Will Complete Declan's Decathlon

    03 May 2019

    A TENTH challenge event, a tenth birthday celebration and a 10K are all on the cards for one young fundraiser this year.

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  • Children's Numerous Hospital Stays Inspire Fundraising

    26 April 2019

    A STRING of serious illnesses mean the Gowrie Family have become more than familiar with a hospital children’s ward.

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  • Miracle Rocco's Four Operations in Nine Months

    19 April 2019

    HE MAY only have just turned one, but baby Rocco has already undergone four operations…with more to come in future.

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  • Lancs Dad Joins 500-Mile Cycle Ride for Charity

    16 April 2019

    A Lancashire dad who developed an app for children in hospital after his daughter’s cancer treatment is gearing up for a 500-mile cycle ride.

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  • Andy's Best Reason For Joining GMR - His Daughter

    03 April 2019

    If you need a reason for joining the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 10K and fundraising for Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity, we can't think of anything better than our patients.

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  • Erin's Epic Snowdon Challenge For iMRI Appeal

    01 April 2019

    A YOUNG teenager who had part of her skull removed when her brain started pushing down on her spinal canal has taken on a Snowdon challenge.

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  • Children's TV star Olivia launches Teddy Toddle

    22 March 2019

    Milkshake! presenter Olivia Birchenough met patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital this week to help officially launch Teddy Toddle.

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  • Meet The Superhero Nurse Taking on GMR

    19 March 2019

    NOT all heroes wear capes….some wear a navy blue uniform and walk the corridors of a children’s hospital.

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  • Peninsula Announce £1million iMRI Support

    01 March 2019

    Manchester-based global employment law consultancy Peninsula has today announced a three-year charity partnership with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Miniature Train Re-Opening to Benefit Poorly Children

    27 February 2019

    UPDATE: Please note this event has been postponed until further notice due to adverse weather causing water damage. 

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  • TV Chef Gino D'Acampo Visits Starlight Patients

    15 February 2019

    TV CHEF Gino D’Acampo was moved and inspired when he met young patients in the Starlight Ward.

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  • Theo Paphitis Meets Young Patients

    01 February 2019

    Bright smiles and friendly faces greeted Theo Paphitis when he visited patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Thinking of Oscar Launches Unique Fundraiser

    17 January 2019

    Children’s Charity, Thinking of Oscar, has partnered with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as part of a fund-raising campaign to improve innovation in child health care in the UK.

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  • Ladies Lunch Raises Thousands

    11 December 2018

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity hosted its annual Christmas lunch, Sparkle in the City, raising an incredible £50,000 towards the hospital’s iMRI Scanner Appeal.

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  • All Aboard as Santa Brings Grotto to Poorly Children

    07 December 2018

    Stagecoach Manchester’s very own Santa took a trip to two Greater Manchester hospitals this week to spread festive cheer with his wheelie-good mobile grotto.

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  • Charity Patrons Spread Festive Cheer

    06 December 2018

    Coronation Street stars along with Hits Radio Presenter, Mike Toolan visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital’s Starlight Unit to hand out presents to some of the hospi

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  • Little Iris to Light up Heaton Park for Charity

    09 November 2018

    Seven-month-old Iris Julia Travis, from Swinton, is set to be one of the youngest fundraisers at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s sponsored Lantern Walk when she takes part in the eve

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  • Inspirational Ella Wins Pride of Britain Award

    06 November 2018

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patient, Ella Chadwick, has won Child of Courage at this year’s Pride of Britain Awards for her amazing fundraising efforts for the hospital.

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  • MCFC Unveil 3D Pain Distraction Unit

    01 November 2018

    Manchester City player, Fabian Delph joined brave youngsters at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to unveil a brand-new pain distraction unit, funded by the squad as part of the hospital’s One B

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  • Bury Toddler set for Charity Walk at Heaton Park

    19 October 2018

    Three-year-old Freya Rothwell, from Bury, will be taking part in a 4km sponsored walk with her siblings to say thank you to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for her life-saving treatment.

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  • Brave Girl with Rare Illness on Fundraising Mission for Children’s Hospital

    15 October 2018

    Ten-year-old Maeve Byrne, from Stockport, is preparing to take part in a 4km sponsored Lantern Walk at Heaton Park to say thank you for the care she’s received at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospit

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  • Daughter’s Brain Tumour Inspires Family to Fundraise for Hospital

    10 October 2018

    The family of five-year-old Pixie-Belle Sykes, from Ashton-under-lyne, are fundraising for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where Pixie-Belle is undergoing treatment for a rare type of brain tu

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  • Superhero Book to Make Hospital Visits less Scary for Children

    05 October 2018

    A Dad from the High Peak has written a children’s book and is selling copies to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity and to provide free books to children on the wards.

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  • Theo Paphitis Crowns We Are Gntlmen Many Hands Winners

    04 October 2018

    Businesses across Greater Manchester came together on 2nd October to attend Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s Many Hands Campaign finale.

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  • Helipad Appeal Update

    27 September 2018

    In September 2016 we closed our Time Saves Lives Appeal, having successfully raised £3.9m to build a dedicated primary helicopter landing pad at our central Manchester site.  Located on the roof of

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  • Brave Youngsters Dreams Come True Thanks to MCFC

    24 September 2018

    Brave youngsters from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital were welcomed as honorary team members for the day, as they got the chance to join Manchester City’s men’s and women’s teams for their ann

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  • Trafford Centre Brings Birthday Party to Children’s Hospital

    13 September 2018

    Patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital were treated to a special party when the intu Trafford Centre brought its birthday fun to the hospital to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

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  • Cath Tyldesley Launches Humphrey’s Lantern Walk with Patients

    23 August 2018

    Actress Cath Tydesley met patients from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to help officially launch Humphrey’s Lantern walk, a family-friendly sponsored walk in Heaton Park.

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  • Family Fundraises for Hospital which Saved Daughter’s Life

    21 August 2018

    15-year-old Ishika Ruia from Hale has raised thousands for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by organising a charity walk, to say thank you to the hospital for saving her life.

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  • Johnny Vegas Rugby League Charity Challenge

    06 August 2018

    Comedian, actor and Rugby League fan, Johnny Vegas, is the latest star to join the line-up for the celebrity half-time challenge at this year’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final at Wembley.

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  • Six Challenges in Six Months for Children’s Hospital

    04 July 2018

    Dad-of-two, Ben Cross from Blackpool has undertaken six ambitious fundraising challenges over the past six months, to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital which saved his little boy

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  • Cheshire Show Prize Draw Winners Announced

    25 June 2018

    Congratulations to C Bland from Lymm who is the winner of our dinner for four at the Opera Grill, Chester prize draw held at The Cheshire Show. 

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  • Appeal Launched to Transform Brain Surgery for Young Patients

    20 June 2018

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has today launched a £4million Appeal to build a new intra-operative MRI (iMRI) scanning suite that will revolutionise brain surgery at Royal Manchester

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  • Giving Back in a Stylish Way

    23 May 2018

    Manchester-based lifestyle brand, We Are Gntlmen has designed and manufactured a new shirt exclusively for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity, donating 100% of the proceeds.

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  • Stagecoach Unveils Commemorative Bus Wrap to Remember the Manchester Attack

    22 May 2018

    Stagecoach has revealed a new bus wrap design to commemorate the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack, which, last May, saw 22 innocent lives lost.

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  • Ella to End 10k Challenge with Friends

    17 May 2018

    Super-fundraiser Ella Chadwick will be joined by a group of her friends as she completes her challenge to run 10k in kids' events at the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run weekend.

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  • HELP Appeal Covers Cost of New Fire-fighting System for Helipad

    19 April 2018

    The HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK to fund vital infrastructure for hospital helipads, is funding the installation of a Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System (DIFFS) at Manchester Universit

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  • Gino D'Acampo Serves up Smiles to Patients

    16 April 2018

    The UK’s favourite Italian chef, Gino D’Acampo, met with patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as he presented a cheque for £10,000 to the hospital charity.

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  • Theo Paphitis Kick-Starts Many Hands Campaign

    13 April 2018

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s business fundraising campaign, spearheaded by renowned business entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, got off to a flying start with over 40 companies attending

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  • Father and Daughter Taking on Charity Run to Say Thanks

    11 April 2018

    A teenager who was left seriously injured in the Manchester Arena bombing is to take part in the Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run, almost a year to the day of the attack.

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  • Theo Challenges Businesses to Join Fundraising Campaign

    03 April 2018

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has launched a business fundraising campaign, spearheaded by renowned business entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, with the aim to raise over £50,000 towards th

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  • Brave Ben Running for Charity Despite Daily Pain Fatigue

    29 March 2018

    Ten-year-old-Ben Greenwood from Oldham has signed up for this year’s Junior Great Manchester Run, even though he suffers with multiple allergies, daily pain fatigue and has what he calls ‘rusty’ jo

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  • Max whilst in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

    Inspirational Max Sets His Sights On First Run After Undergoing 14 Operations

    19 March 2018

    A seven-year-old who was born with some of his organs outside of his body is preparing to complete his first-ever run to support Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where he is a patient.

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  • Sweet Dreams as Bed Maker Raises £5,000

    07 March 2018

    Wythenshawe-based Kids Funtime Beds has raised over £5,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and celebrated by providing one of its patients with a bed of her own.

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  • Children’s Hospital gets International Support from American Rock Stars KISS

    20 February 2018

    Legendary rock band KISS is supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by donating an incredible, money-can’t-buy prize to help raise valuable funds for the hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Car

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  • Ice Hockey Team Cooking up a 'Storm' for Charity!

    14 February 2018

    Your Go Goodwins Manchester Storm has launched a new charity cookbook to help poorly children in hospital which is now available for fans to purchase, with all profits going towards Royal Mancheste

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  • Charlie Takes on Junior Run After Two Leg Operations

    05 February 2018

    A youngster is set to take on a running challenge despite undergoing two major operations on his legs, to thank the hospital that supported him during his recovery.

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  • Michael Joyce visits the children's hospital ahead of his 10k challenge

    Michael Marks Bone Marrow Transplant Anniversary by Taking on GMR

    26 January 2018

    27-year-old Michael Joyce from Blackley, North Manchester will be taking on this year’s Great Manchester Run to celebrate 20 years since he received a life-saving bone marrow transplant at Royal Ma

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  • John Thomson, Samia Longchambon, Maurice Watkins CBE and Kym Marsh

    Stars Get Festive at Carol Concert

    22 December 2017

    A host of Manchester Stars came together for the fourth annual Christmas Carol Concert in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Christmas Lunch Raises Thousands for Hospital’s Young Burns Patients

    12 December 2017

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity hosted its annual Christmas lunch, Sparkle in the City, raising an incredible £35,000 to help the rehabilitation of young patients with burns injuries t

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  • Help Children this Giving Tuesday

    28 November 2017

    Giving Tuesday is a global fundraising campaign which aims to inspire people to give to their charity of choice on Tuesday 1st December.

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  • Gino D’Acampo Vows To Raise A Fantastico Amount of Money

    28 November 2017

    Gino D’Acampo has opened the doors to his exciting new restaurant – My Pizza & Prosecco Bar – with a pledge to support Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • We've Teamed up With Amazon Smile

    17 November 2017

    We're delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of the charities to benefit when people shop with Amazon Smile.

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  • Hospital Staff Celebrate New Partnership with Stagecoach

    15 November 2017

    Heroes from the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital helped to celebrate the launch of their new charity partnership with Stagecoach Manchester.

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  • 'Tis the Season for Christmas Carols

    13 November 2017

    On Thursday 21st December Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity will be hosting its annual ‘Christmas Carols in the City’ at Manchester Cathedral. 

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  • One Big Wish Christmas Appeal

    03 November 2017

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has launched its Christmas Appeal to raise funds for specialist equipment to help make the hospital environment less scary for poorly patients treated t

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  • Ruby’s Winning Christmas Cards to Raise Money for Charity

    02 November 2017

    Nine-year-old Ruby McKernan from Cheadle Hulme is celebrating being selected as the winner of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s ‘Design a Christmas Card’ Competition.

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  • Clothes Aid to Collect for Children's Hospital

    16 October 2017

    Clothes Aid, the UK’s leading charity clothing collector is delighted to announce its new partnership with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • ANS Brave Gruelling Tough Mudder Challenge

    10 October 2017

    Eleven of ANS’ toughest challengers took part in the 12-mile mud and obstacle course which is designed to drag participants out of their comfort zone by testing their physical strength, stamina, an

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  • Inspirational Youngsters Star in New Charity Film

    10 October 2017

    A group of inspirational young patients are the stars of a brand new fundraising film for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Rochdale Best Friends to take part in Lantern Walk to give back to Hospital

    04 October 2017

    Brave best friends, seven-year-olds Megan Colclough and Ellie Stott from Rochdale are preparing to complete Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital’s first ever Lantern Walk, to say thank you for thei

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  • Donation for Paediatric Emergency Department

    04 October 2017

    Thank you to Derwent Lodge of Mark Master Masons, No.282 for kindly supporting our Paediatric Accident and Emergency Department (PED) with the prcoeeds of a raffle held at the their Annual Lunch. 

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  • Charity Merger

    29 September 2017

    On the 1st October, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT), of which Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is a part, and University Hospital of South Manches

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  • Mountainous Challenge in Memory of Gracie Jones

    28 September 2017

    A Worsley Dad, along with a group of family and friends, will soon be setting off on a mountainous challenge in memory of his little girl.

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  • Sorrelle, now aged two

    Bury Toddler to Help Light Up Heaton Park

    21 September 2017

    Two-year-old Sorrelle Turnbull from Bury is set to take on a 2km sponsored Lantern Walk to say thank you to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for her treatment.

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  • N Brown Group CEO Angela Spindler

    N Brown Group Pledges £50k Towards Specialist Equipment

    11 September 2017

    Online fashion retailer, N Brown Group is supporting its local Children’s Hospital to say thank you for the incredible care given to children injured in the M

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  • 100 Mile Cycle in Memory of Kelly Brewster Aims to Raise £50K

    05 September 2017

    A team of 20 determined cyclists from Aviva, and its key broker partners, will be taking on the challenge of riding 100 miles in one day between Aviva’s offices in Manchester and Sheffield - in mem

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  • Ella to Take on 10K For Her 10TH Birthday

    01 September 2017

    Super-fundraiser Ella Chadwick has set herself a mammoth challenge to run 10k in combined kids’ events starting on her 10th birthday next weekend.

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  • American Rock Stars KISS Show Their Support

    24 July 2017

    Legendary rock band KISS is supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by donating an incredible, money-can’t-buy prize to help raise valuable funds for the hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Car

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  • Swizzels Matlow Donate Love Hearts

    12 July 2017

    We’d like to thank Swizzels Matlow for kindly donating Love Hearts whic

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  • Kind Hearted Seven-Year-Old to Climb Ben Nevis for Charity

    04 July 2017

    Seven-Year-Old Joseph Hibbert from Cheadle Hulme has set his sights on an epic fundraising challenge to climb Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK.

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  • Rochdale Teen is Going Green to Support Hospital Appeal

    23 June 2017

    Just one year ago, 17 year old Molly Howarth received the devastating diagnosis that her frequent headaches, nausea and dizziness were actually symptoms of a cancerous brain tumour.

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  • Morrisons Foundation donates £48,100

    20 June 2017

    The Morrisons Foundation has donated £48,100 to a Manchester charity which aims to make a difference to thousands of young patients treated each year at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Volunteer Opportunities!

    15 June 2017

    EVENT: 80s FEST

    Dates:  Saturday 8th July 2017

    Times:  12 noon to 10pm

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  • Gordon Burns to bring back Krypton Factor for Charity

    14 June 2017

    Broadcasting legend Gordon Burns will be the star host of The Krypton Challenge, a new and unique fundraising event raising money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Food Donations to the Hospital

    23 May 2017

    A massive thank you to everyone who has donated or offered support.

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  • Max and Harvey to Start Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

    08 May 2017

    Youtube and Musical.ly duo Max and Harvey Mills are to be honorary starters at the Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run.

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  • Charity Receives Second Instalment of £250,000 Towards Lifesaving Helipad

    25 April 2017

    Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT Charity) has received its second instalment of £250,000, from the HELP Appeal’s £1,000,000 pledge, for its state-of-the-art new he

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  • Brooke's Barmy Army to hit Great Manchester Run

    19 April 2017

    A young runner will lead a huge brass band at the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run to raise money for the children’s hospital that looked after her as a youngster.

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  • Brave Henri to Take Mini Manchester Run in His Stride

    18 April 2017

    Five year old Henri Hyde is determined to run this year’s Mini Great Manchester Run to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital which saved his life.

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  • Firefighters to Run Half Marathon in Full Fire Kit

    12 April 2017

    Two Firefighters from Middlewich Fire Station are going the extra mile for charity as they prepare to take on the Great Manchester Run Half Marathon in three-stone worth of fire kit.

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  • Hospital Nurses to Reach Dizzying Heights at 240ft Charity Abseil

    10 April 2017

    Thirteen nurses from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, including the hospital’s Lead Nurse, Walter Tann, will be facing their fears in May when they take on a 240ft abseil in Manchester City Ce

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  • Dad to Tackle 240ft Abseil to Raise Awareness of Brain Tumours

    04 April 2017

    A dad from Bolton will be taking fundraising to new heights when he abseils down a 240ft building in Manchester city centre, to raise funds for the hospital where his little boy Ted, aged 13 months

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  • Inspirational Azeem urges people to join him in Great Manchester Run

    27 March 2017

    Blind runner Azeem Amir is back on the fundraising trail – and is calling on Mancunians to join him.

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  • Gingers Easter Egg Run

    27 March 2017

    To celebrate 30 years of Gingers Easter Egg run visiting Royal Manchester Children's Hospital we are looking for former patients and staff to share their memories of the visit!

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  • Steve Mycio Running Team

    24 March 2017

    In tribute to former Trust Chairman, Steve Mycio OBE, who was a keen runner, we are assembling a team for the Great Manchester Run to raise funds in his memory for the new diabetes centre.

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  • Duncan's Decade Marks Brain Tumour Anniversary

    20 March 2017

    21-year-old Duncan McCombe from Bramhall has set himself an ambitious challenge to mark the 10 years since his life-saving brain tumour surgery at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Racing Ace Meyrick Becomes Hospital Charity Patron

    16 March 2017

    Professional racing driver, Andy Meyrick has joined Team Humphrey as the newest Patron of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Charity Ball Raises Thousands for Specialist Equipment

    10 March 2017

    In September 2016, Manchester based Make Events in partnership with local businessman and owner of BetFred, Fred Done and his wife Mo hosted a lavish charity ball at the Hilton Deansgate in aid of

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  • Daughter inspires mother to take on Great Manchester Run

    07 February 2017

    When brave Ella Chadwick crossed the finish line of the Mini Great Manchester Run last year, it was one of the most heartwarming moments of the weekend.

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  • Superheroes Surprise Patients at Hospital Abseil

    03 February 2017

    Patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital got quite the surprise on Thursday morning when a team of the world’s most famous superheroes abseiled down the hospital’s building.

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  • Volunteers Needed!

    27 January 2017

    We're on the lookout for friendly volunteers to help us collect in Aldi stores across Greater Manchester.


    Aldi Store Collections

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  • Children’s Cancer Nurse Taking on Superhero Challenge

    16 January 2017

    Stuart Holroyd from Bury has set himself a challenge for 2017, having signed up to take on this year’s Great Manchester Run to raise vital funds for the hospital ward he works on.

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  • Grand Christmas Raffle - Winner Revealed!

    22 December 2016

    A huge thanks to all our supporters who took part in our Grand Christmas Raffle this year.

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  • School Takes Part in Charity Advent Challenge in Loving Memory of Pupil

    20 December 2016

    All Hallows Catholic High School in Penwortham has taken part in a special ‘Advent Challenge’ to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, in memory of Year 11 pupil, Dylan Crossey.

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  • Stars get Festive at Charity Carols Concert

    19 December 2016

    A host of Manchester Stars came together for the third annual Christmas Carol Concert in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle

    09 December 2016

    On Friday 9th December Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity hosted its annual Christmas lunch, Sparkle in the City, raising over £26,000.

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  • Soap Stars Sprinkle Festive Cheer at the Children’s Hospital

    08 December 2016

    Today Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to hand out presents to some of the hospital’s poorliest patients and to sprinkle a bit of festive cheer.

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  • Cricketers with a patient at the children's hospital

    Lancashire players visit to help spread festive cheer

    07 December 2016

    Players, coaches and staff from Lancashire County Cricket Club visited the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on Wednesday afternoon to help spread some Christmas cheer as they dropped off presen

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  • Give the Gift of Play this Christmas Time

    25 November 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has launched its Christmas campaign to help provide relaxation, learning and fun for poorly children throughout the year with a brand new multi-sensory

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  • Family raises thousands in memory of brave Alfie

    03 November 2016

    Jennifer Grimshaw and Joanne Small from Bolton have raised over £20,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, in loving memory of Jennifer’s son, Alfie.

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  • Scotland Rugby League support Children's Hospital in Four Nations

    14 October 2016

    We're excited to announce that for the Four Nations tournament we are the charity partner for the Scotland Rugby League team. 

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  • Teenagers are Busking for Bucks

    07 October 2016

    20-year-olds Caitlin Peers and Saffiyah Keig-Momin from Bramhall have been busking for bucks on behalf of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Channel 5’s Milkshake Star lends her support to Charity Onesie Day

    28 September 2016

    TV Presenter Olivia Birchenough is supporting Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital’s ‘Onesie Day’ and will be visiting one lucky nursery to say thank you for their support.

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  • Vernon Kay Hosts Inaugural Fred and Mo Foundation Ball for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    21 September 2016

    Manchester based Make Events forged a partnership with local businessman and owner of BetFred, Fred Done and his wife Mo to produce a lavish charity ball at the Hilton Deansgate on Saturday night i

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  • We Did It - Target for Helipad Appeal Hit!

    19 September 2016

    Today, during National Air Ambulance Week (19-25 September), Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity (CMFT Charity) is delighted to announce that it has reached its £3.

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  • John Thomson Helps Make a Lotto Difference to Children’s Hospital

    15 September 2016

    Cold Feet actor, John Thomson recently visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to proudly launch the Charity’s new weekly lottery, along with some of the hospital’s patients.

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  • Poorly patients get special visit from USA Hip Hop Artist!

    10 September 2016

    Patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital were thrilled to have a very special visit this week from US music star, Fatman

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  • Russells Teamwork Raises £3k for Children’s Hospital

    07 September 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has received a £3,000 boost thanks to the efforts of a team of hardy fundraisers from Manchester contractor Russells Construction.

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  • Family Fundraises for Hospitals which Saved their ‘Little Fighter’

    09 August 2016

    The family of 16-month-old Lily Gavin from Middleton have raised £2,000 to say thank you to the hospitals where she has been treated from birth. 

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  • Grace Gets in a Spin for Helipad Appeal

    05 August 2016

    12-year-old Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patient, Grace Kelly, from Wiswell, is encouraging people to take part in an exciting silent spin fundraising event to help raise money towards an o

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  • Children's Cancer Unit Transformed with Space Themed Make Over

    19 July 2016

    The Children’s Oncology Outpatients Unit at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital has been transformed into an inspiring Spaceship Academy, thanks to generous funding from donors including Thomas Co

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  • Companies Pitch to Theo Paphitis at Many Hands Finale

    14 July 2016

    We recently held our Many Hands Campaign finale at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.

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  • We're Hiring

    28 June 2016

    We're looking for an enthusiastic, fun and hard-working individual to join our team as a Charities Officer. 

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  • Volunteer to help raise funds for our Helipad Appeal

    22 June 2016

    Volunteering for our family of hospitals is a fun and rewarding way to help us make a difference. Your time and talent is valuable in helping to support our fundraising work.

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  • Charity Dinner Dance Raises Thousands

    22 June 2016

    The parents of a young boy who was diagnosed with a life-threating, rare disorder have raised an incredible £15,500 for the hospital where he was treated.

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  • Manchester Town Hall Lights up Green!

    21 June 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity has been painting the town green in preparation for this year’s Be Seen in Green fundraising day on Friday 1st July, sponsored by Ryman Stationery.

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  • Lucy Wears Green to Back Hospital’s Helipad Appeal

    20 June 2016

    Eight-year-old Lucy Harris was on the way to her local shop when she was struck by a car and ended up being taken to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital by Air Ambulance.

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  • Young Patients ‘shake it up’ for Archie’s Milkshake competition

    10 June 2016

    Two young patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital have won a competition in conjunction with Archie’s, to invent their very own milkshake at the popular North West Eatery.

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  • Research Facility Investigating the ‘Senses’ opens at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    08 June 2016

    On Tuesday 7th June, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital proudly unveiled the hospital’s newly refurbished NIHR/Wellcome Trust Manchester Children’s Clinical Research Facility.

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  • Jodie Kidd Gets Revved Up for Big Charity Drive

    31 May 2016

    Television Presenter and Supermodel Jodie Kidd is asking people to get revved up and hit the road for a brand new fundraising event in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Great Manchester Run - Tips

    20 May 2016

    If you are taking on the Great Manchester Run this weekend here are a few bits of information to help you!

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  • Your Child In Their Hands

    17 May 2016

    Staff and patients at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital will feature in a brand new TV series on Channel 5.

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  • Manchester Grammar School Staff go the Extra Mile for Charity

    12 May 2016

    Intrepid staff from The Manchester Grammar School are taking on the 2016 Great Manchester Run to raise money to help save the lives of seriously ill or injured children.

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  • Humphrey Bear at Archies

    Archie's Foundation Launches and Supports Many Hands Campaign

    09 May 2016

    We've teamed up with North West Eatery Archie's as a beneficiary of their new Archie's Foundation. 

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  • Olympic Champion and RMCH help launch the Great Manchester Swim

    28 April 2016

    Olympic open-water swimmer Keri-anne Payne was joined by charity swimmers for the launch of the Great Manchester Swim.

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  • Superhero Fundraisers Reach Dizzy New Heights at Charity Abseil

    25 April 2016

    Manchester based actors Jamie Lomas and Anthony Quinlan joined over 90 plucky fundraisers to head ‘over the edge’ at the weekend, completing a charity abseil in support of Royal Manchester Children

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  • soap stars Tina and Faye with Humphrey Bear

    Corrie Stars Swap Cobbles for Manchester Streets

    15 April 2016

    Coronation Street stars Tina O'Brien and Faye Brookes are used to being on one of the most famous streets in Manchester and this May the stars of Coronation Street are putting on their running shoe

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  • ForViva presents £22,000 cheque to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    14 April 2016

    ForViva, a housing group based in Eccles has raised a staggering £22,000 for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Soap Stars to go 'over the edge' to help Children’s Hospital

    11 April 2016

    Manchester based actors Jamie Lomas and Anthony Quinlan are facing their fears by taking on a 240ft abseil in support of our hospital. 

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  • Superheroes abseiling at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

    Superhero Volunteers Needed

    06 April 2016

    Could you be Catwoman or Robin to our team of superheroes at our Humphrey’s Heroes abseil?

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  • Savoo Shows its Support

    01 April 2016

    We’re excited to announce Savoo as our new fundraising partner, and we’d like to introduce you to this innovative way of donating. 

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  • Theo Paphitis helps Many Hands Campaign get off to a flying start

    30 March 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) got this year’s Many Hands Campaign off to a flying start with over 40 companies attending its launch event at Manchester’s King Street T

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  • Alethea organises charity concert to raise funds for Children’s Hospital

    22 March 2016

    Alethea Petrides, 20, from Middleton, is organising a charity concert to raise money for The Cystic Fibrosis fund at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, a place very close to her heart.

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  • Helipad Appeal Receives Million Pound Boost From Chancellor

    16 March 2016

    Today, during the Budget, the Chancellor is expected to announce that we will receive over £1 million to help our Helipad Appeal.  

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  • Patient Storybook Launched to Help Children Give Feedback

    08 March 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital has launched its new Storybook Patient Survey, designed to help young patients give feedback on their stay at the hospital.

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  • Consultant and Patient duo to help push fundraising over £1million

    07 March 2016

    Long-term patient of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), Brooke Taylor, and Clinical Head of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Jim Bruce, are taking part in this year’s

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  • Brave Josh to start Manchester’s weekend of running

    03 March 2016

    Five year old Josh Cubbin is leading the way for his family to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, which saved his life after he was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer.

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  • Theo Paphitis Invites North West Businesses to Join Many Hands Fundraising Campaign

    15 February 2016

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) is hoping to raise over £50,000 towards its Helipad Appeal, with the launch of this year’s Many Hands Campaign, sponsored by Seneca Partn

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  • Volunteer Opportunities

    05 February 2016

    Volunteering for our children's hospitals is a fun and rewarding way to help us make a difference. Your time and talent is valuable in helping to support our fundraising work.

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  • Charity Winners Show Theo Paphitis Their Business

    25 January 2016

    Winners of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s 2015 Many Hands Campaign recently showed renowned businessman, Theo Paphitis, around their business.

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  • Humphrey’s Heroes Launched with Hospital Abseil

    21 January 2016

    Today Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) launched its superhero abseil, Humphrey’s Heroes.

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  • Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Celebrate Christmas with a Touch of Sparkle

    15 December 2015

    On Friday 11th December Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) hosted their Christmas lunch, Sparkle in the City, raising an incredible £30,126 - smashing the charit

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  • Coronation Street comes to the Children’s Hospital this Christmas Time

    10 December 2015

    Yesterday Coronation street stars visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to hand out presents to some of the hospital’s poorliest patients and to spread some festive cheer.

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  • Limewood Christmas Lights Up for Helipad Appeal

    03 December 2015

    Mick and Fred Brome, the organisers of Limewood Close’s regular Christmas light extravaganza once again lit up their street, this time in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RM

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  • Christmas Coffee Cup Designed by Poorly Patients

    27 November 2015

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) recently ran a competition in conjunction with Brodericks Love Coffee which asked patients to design a festive Christmas cup.

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  • Stars of Coronation Street Light Up Royal Manchester Chidren’s Hospital

    23 November 2015

    This afternoon Coronation Street stars Paula Lane, Mikey North and Ian Puleston-Davies  helped to spread some festive cheer by switching on Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital’s Christmas lights.

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  • Christmas Appeal Launched

    16 November 2015

    Saving a child’s life shouldn’t be a game of chance this Christmas.

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  • Cycling Sister Rallies Friends to Raise Thousands in Memory of her Brother

    11 November 2015

    Annie-May Johnson from Southport and friends from across the country came together to raise a staggering £32,620.79 for the North West Transportation Service (NWTS), all in memory of Annie-May’s br

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  • Great North West Truck Show Raises over £11,000 for Helipad Appeal

    09 November 2015

    The Great North Truck Show made quite an impact when over 200 trucks took over the Etihad Stadium in July.

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  • £1 Million Donation to the Helipad Appeal is Made

    04 November 2015

    The HELP Appeal - the only charity in the country dedicated to delivering helicopter landing pads at all Major Trauma Centres and key A&E hospitals across England and Scotland - has pledged £1

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  • Patient Riley’s Man United Mascot Dream Comes True

    30 October 2015

    6 year old Riley Parrish from Failsworth was admitted to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital after suffering a stroke, just before his fourth birthday.

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  • Brooke Encourages Others to go the Mile she is Forbidden from doing

    26 October 2015

    Long-term patient of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Brooke Taylor, has launched a fundraising campaign with a difference, one which she would have much rather started under very different ci

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  • Isabella Rings End of Treatment Bell with Fundraising Family

    01 October 2015

    The family of 9 month old Isabella Foster from Stoneclough near Bolton have been celebrating the end of her treatment for Neuroblastoma.

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  • Snooker Shaun’s Success Cues Generous Donation

    25 September 2015

    On Friday 25th September World No.6 snooker star Shaun Murphy visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to present a cheque for £5,100.

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  • Statement Regarding the Review of Fundraising Self-Regulation

    24 September 2015

    Following the publication of the Review of Fundraising Self-Regulat

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  • Helipad Appeal Launched

    21 September 2015

    Today, as part of National Air Ambulance Week (21-27 September) Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity – as part of Central Manchester Foundation Trust Charity - launches its new £3.9 million

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  • Jennie McAlpine Visits Ward 84 for This Morning

    11 September 2015

    In light of Coronation Street's storyline regarding Fiz’s daughter Hope being diagnosed with cancer, our charity patron Jennie McAlpine visited Ward 84 to meet some of our brave patients and their

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  • Corrie’s Tina Launches Silent Spinathon

    04 September 2015

    Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien is supporting the launch of a brand new fundraising event in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Professor Puts His Best Foot Forward at Great North Run

    27 August 2015

    Professor Nick Webb from Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for the facility he leads.

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  • Grandmother Fundraises to Say Thank You to Galaxy House

    11 August 2015

    Avis Carter from Accrington has raised an impressive £727 for Galaxy House at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital following the excellent care of her granddaughter after her diagnosis of anorexia

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  • Noah Beats the Bean Bath

    07 August 2015

    Eight year old Noah Reah from Swinton has taken the dip of a lifetime by taking a bath in baked beans to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • We Won Gold at Dig the City!

    03 August 2015

    We are delighted to have won GOLD for our Playful Garden at this year's Dig the City!

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  • Pupils handing over the plants

    Pupils Grow Goodies for Charity ‘Playful Garden’

    30 July 2015

    In the first week of August Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital will be showcasing their ‘Playful Garden’ at Manchester’s Summer Garden Festival, Dig the City.

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  • Reverend’s Oar-some Charity Challenge

    22 July 2015

    A local vicar is kayaking the waterways of Cheshire to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Be Seen In Green Day 2015

    17 July 2015

    We’re delighted that this year’s Be Seen in Green Day was our biggest and best to date!

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  • Charity Says Cheers to New Partnership with Hydes

    16 July 2015

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to announce their new charity partnership with local brewer, Hydes.

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  • Taylor’s Titanium Walk for Children’s Hospital

    13 July 2015

    On 18th July the Taylor family will be walking from their home town of Bolton to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to raise money for the place very close to their hearts.

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  • Ascot Ladies Day a Winner

    20 June 2015

    On Thursday 19th June, Suzanne and Cole Page, patrons of Royal Manchester Children’s Charity, celebrated the most fashionable date of the racing calendar at their Ladies Ascot Day.

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  • One Year on Josh’s Family Knows What it Means to Wear Green

    17 June 2015

    On Be Seen in Green Day last year, Josh Cubbin was a patient on Ward 84, attached to a drip and not very well.

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  • Trust Chairman Smashes Fundraising Target!

    10 June 2015

    The Trust Chairman, Steve Mycio has smashed his fundraising target by taking part in the Wilmslow Half Marathon, Asics Greater Manchester Marathon and Morrisons Great Manchester Run.  Steve, who is

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  • Great North West Truck Show Supports the Children’s Hospital

    08 June 2015

    On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July the Great North West Truck Show arrives at the Etihad Campus for a weekend to remember.

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  • Luke Takes the Plunge at the Great North Swim

    04 June 2015

    On Sunday 14th June Luke Vaughan from Chadderton, Manchester is taking the plunge by swimming two miles through Lake Windermere, Cumbria at the Great North Swim.

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  • Whitworth Teen Knows What it Means to Wear Green

    21 May 2015

    16-year-old Melissa Sutton is a patient on Ward 84, the regional centre for the treatment of child and adolescent cancers.

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  • Cbeebies’ Alex joins the Great Manchester Run Boon Army

    05 May 2015

    Cbeebies presenter Alex Winters is encouraging the whole family to enjoy Manchester’s Weekend Festival of Running.

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  • Generous Charlotte Holds 13th Birthday Party in Support of the Charity

    01 May 2015

    On Saturday 25th April Charlotte Jennings from Gatley held a very special 13th birthday party.

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  • Cycling Scientists to Pedal from Paris for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    30 April 2015

    Joel Turner, a Post Doctorate Research Associate in Nuclear Fuel from Timperley, and colleagues James Buckley and Prof Tim Abram from West Didsbury will be cycling from Paris to Royal Manchester Ch

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  • Joseph’s 5km Before He’s 5 to Raise for Burns Unit

    27 April 2015

    Little Joseph Hibbert from Cheadle Hulme isn’t just your average active four year old, he is a four year old who is planning on running a mammoth 5 kilometres before his next birthday, all in suppo

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  • Money Raised from Junior and Mini Run to Fund Ward 84 Playroom

    17 April 2015

    12 year old Charlotte Jennings from Gatley, and Helen Jackson, Ward Manager of Ward 84, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital’s specialist children’s cancer ward, are calling for young runners to jo

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  • Paul to Grin and Bear it as Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run

    16 April 2015

    On Sunday 10th May Paul Partington has some very big (green and furry) boots to fill as he completes his most challenging run to date.

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  • Picture of the Cubbin family ahead of the event

    Cubbin family join Moon Rise Run for their little superhero

    13 April 2015

    On 18th April the Cubbin family from Wigan will be donning their capes to run through the neon fields of Heaton Park in Manchester’s latest 5k – the Moon Rise Run.

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  • Brave Ella to Start Mini Run Race to Mark Transplant Anniversary

    31 March 2015

    On 9th May Ella Chadwick will celebrate her one year transplant birthday by being the honorary race starter at this year’s Morrisons Great Manchester Mini Run.

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  • Many Hands Finale Sees Companies Pitch to Former Dragon

    31 March 2015

    On 25th March, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) held its Many Hands Campaign finale at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.

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  • Egg-stra Special Easter

    25 March 2015

    We’re egg-stremely grateful and delighted to have received lots of Easter Eggs for our patients already - meaning the Easter Bunny will be very busy this year.

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  • Trust Chairman Joins Team Humphrey at Morrisons Great Manchester Run

    17 March 2015

    Central Manchester University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust’s (CMFT) newly appointed Chairman, Steve Mycio, is putting his best foot forward in this year’s Morrisons Great Manchester Run to suppo

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  • Bents Blossom for RMCH

    06 March 2015

    We're delighted that Bents Garden & Home have smashed their initial target of £12,000 

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  • Corrie Star Brooke Joins Patient Charlotte ahead of the Moon Rise Run

    02 March 2015

    Patient and supporter Charlotte got to go behind the scenes at Coronation Street with our patron Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie in the hit soap.

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  • Liam’s Pacific Pedal for Charlotte

    23 February 2015

    On 13 May, Liam Harris will be setting off on the ride of his life; cycling from Vancouver, Canada all the way along the Pacific coast to Tijuana in Mexico.

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  • Intern Opportunity

    16 February 2015

    We're looking for an intern to join our events team for three months during our busiest period with a focus on this year’s Great Manchester Run. 

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  • Clint Boon Announces his Army of Charity Runners for Great Manchester Run

    30 January 2015

    XFM DJ and keyboardist for Manchester’s Inspiral Carpets, Clint Boon, has rounded up the troops to form a Boon Army of runners for this year’s Great Manchester Run.

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  • City Stars bring Festive Cheer

    24 December 2014

    Players from Manchester City’s first team sprinkled a touch of Christmas cheer to hundreds of children at the annual visit to Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

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  • Christmas Raffle Results

    22 December 2014

    We've drawn our Christmas raffle, thank you to everyone who entered our Grand Christmas Raffle this year.  The winners are: 

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  • NCC Group Donates £50k!

    12 December 2014

    Today (Wednesday 17th December) NCC Group visited the hospital to hand over a substantial donation for £50,000 which will really help us to make a difference. 

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  • Poorly Patients Cheered Up by Charity Christmas Elf Angela

    10 December 2014

    Our very own Community Fundraising Manager, Angela, features in Channel 5’s ‘The Kids' Hospital at Christmas’.

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  • Kids’ Hospital at Christmas

    08 December 2014

    Starting on Tuesday 9th December you will be able to see and hear some of the remarkable stories of our brave patients on Channel 5 in Kids' Hospital at Christmas. 

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  • Jenny’s Pennies Enters the Thousands!

    29 November 2014

    As 17-year-old Jenny’s treatment comes to an end at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, the total Jenny and her family has raised has topped an incredible £17,100.

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  • The Magician Shaun Murphy Pots for Pounds

    12 November 2014

    On Wednesday 12th November World Champion Snooker Player Shaun visited Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to present a cheque for an amazing £4,100, a sum he has raised by donating £100 every tim

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  • Christmas on Ward 84

    10 November 2014

    Imagine your child suffering from cancer and waking up in a hospital bed on Christmas Day morning.

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  • We’ve teamed up with Combined Charities Christmas Cards

    24 October 2014

    We have teamed up with Combined Charities Christmas Cards so you will be able to buy our Christmas Ca

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  • Standish Dad’s 100 Miles for Brave Daisy

    21 October 2014

    On the 27th and 28th September Steven Berry and a number of his friends cycled 100 miles in aid of his 8-month-old daughter, Daisy, who suffers from Pallister Killian Syndrome – a rare condition wh

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  • Watch City take on United

    17 October 2014

    Do you fancy watching City take on United at the Etihad stadium on the 2nd November?

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  • Companies Take to the Road in Big Charity Drive

    17 October 2014

    On Monday 20th October, 22 teams participating in the Big Charity Drive will ‘race’ from Stockport, Greater Manchester to its twin town of Béziers in the south of France, all proceeds raised from t

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  • Michelle Keegan Joins Team Humphrey

    10 October 2014

    We are delighted to announce that Manchester’s very own Michelle Keegan has joined Team Humphrey and is our newest Charity patron.

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  • The Charity Team is Moving

    28 August 2014

    The charity team, based in the lodge, is relocating to a new office.  To enable the move to take place the office will close at 5pm on Thursday 28th August and the new office, located in Citylabs ,

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  • Z Company First Fusiliers Show their Support

    27 August 2014

    Z Company, First Fusiliers recently visited the hospital to find out how we have been making a difference and how their support helps us. 

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  • Jack Jumps Again for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    26 August 2014

    On Saturday 30 August, extreme fundraiser Jack Sexty could bounce into the record books for a third time this year by recording the fastest mile on a pogo stick.

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  • Westfield Health donation helps young hospital patients in Manchester

    15 August 2014

    A donation from health insurer Westfield Health has enabled Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity to purchase specialist medical equipment to help with the treatment of its young patients. 

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  • Rugby’s Danny Cipriani Opens Children’s Rehabilitation Centre

    11 August 2014

    On Friday 8th August Sale Sharks’ Danny Cipriani opened our newly enhances rehabilitation centre.

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  • A Ride for Adam’s Pedal Power Against the Elements

    30 July 2014

    On 19th July ‘A Ride for Adam’ entered its fourth year on what would have been Adam Kawalek’s 14th birthday.

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  • Jason Done Takes the Plunge at the Great Manchester Swim

    22 July 2014

    On Saturday 19th July Waterloo Road actor, Jason Done, took the plunge for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity at the Great Manchester Swim.

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  • Hilton Smythe’s Green Goblins Get Involved in Be Seen in Green Day

    22 July 2014

    Staff at Hilton Smythe swapped property sales and business transfer deals for good old fashioned fun, in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Humphrey’s Holiday

    16 July 2014

    Over the next few weeks you may see Humphrey popping up in places you’d least expect him! 

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  • Hollyoaks’ Star Ashley Taylor Dawson Waltzes in to Thank Pupils and Staff

    15 July 2014

    On Thursday 10th July, pupils at Gatley Primary School in Manchester and staff at Handelsbankens Northern Regional Head Office were treated to a strictly celebrity visit from Royal Manchester Child

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  • Soap star lends his support to Be Seen In Green Day

    27 June 2014

    We are delighted to announce that Hollyoaks and Strictly Come Dancing Star Ashley Taylor Dawson, is supporting our Be Seen in Green Day and could be dropping by your workplace or school to say than

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  • Shakespearean Roof Garden for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

    25 June 2014

    I know a place where wild thyme blooms” said Shakespeare’s Oberon, and more than 400 years after the first performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the bard has inspired a rooftop garden at Royal

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  • Five Years of the Children’s Hospital

    11 June 2014

    Five years ago today (11 June) Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital opened its doors for the first time, and what a half decade it’s been.

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  • New Arrival at the Children’s Hospital

    09 June 2014

    A top children’s ride known as Mr Bus has been installed at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital to help raise money for their charity.

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  • Rebecca Adlington helps TV star prepare to take the plunge at the Great Manchester Swim

    23 May 2014

    Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington put Waterloo Road star Jason Done through his paces in Royle’s of Wilmslow’s ‘Endless Pool’, in preparation for this year’s Great Manchester Swim.

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  • Radiology Department Seeing Stars Thanks to Thomas Cook Children’s Charity

    14 May 2014

    The newly enhanced radiology department at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital opened its doors on Friday thanks to funding from Thomas Cook Children’s Charity, with a little help from Coronation

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  • Brave Charlie Starts off Manchester’s Great Weekend of Running

    13 May 2014

    Five year old Charlie Whalley is leading the way for his family to raise money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity, which saved his life after he suffered 10% burns when he was just fi

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  • Neville Hits 1000 in Great Manchester Run for Children’s Hospital

    02 May 2014

    Manchester United coach Phil Neville has become the 1000th person to join Team Humphrey and sign up to the Great Manchester Run in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • New Ambassador Announced

    23 April 2014

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to announce Salim Uddin-Khandakar, Group Managing Director of Salutions Group as our new Charity Ambassador.

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  • Jack’s Marathon Jump for the Children’s Hospital

    23 March 2014

    Some might claim he’s hopping mad but 24-year old Jack Sexty is hoping to jump into the record books by completing this year’s ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon on a pogo stick whilst raising funds

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  • Pop the Kettle on for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s Big T-Break Week

    14 March 2014

    It’s time for tea across the North West as Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity launches this year’s Big T-Break campaign. 

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  • I’m a Little Teapot…

    11 March 2014

    Patients at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital have been having a t-riffic time in the run up to our Big T-Break. 

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  • Hale Mother Lends Celebrity Spice to Hospital’s Fundraising

    07 March 2014

    The mother of a Hale teenager who came close to death while suffering from a mystery virus has published a book of celebrities’ favourite curry recipes to raise funds for Royal Manchester Children’

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  • New Partnership with Original Giving Announced

    11 February 2014

    We are delighted to announce that weare now working in partnership with OriginalGiving - the daily deal site with a difference.

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  • Fundraising Target Smashed as Stars Come Out at Discovery Ball

    10 February 2014

    We are celebrating after surpassing our fundraising target at Saturday night’s glittering Discovery Ball.

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  • Children’s Hospital Seeing ’Stars’ as Headline Act for Ball Announced

    22 January 2014

    Guests attending this February’s Discovery Ball, in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity, are set to see ‘Stars’ with an exclusive headline performance from Manchester singing le

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  • Christmas Cheer

    23 December 2013

    Thank you to everyone who has supported the children's hospital this year in the run up to Christmas.

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  • Raffle Winners Announced

    20 December 2013

    Thank you to everyone who entered our Our Grand Christmas Raffle this year.  The raffle has now been drawn and the winning tickets are:

    First Prize - C Davis Ticket Number 59520

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  • Father Christmas Flies in with the RAF

    16 December 2013

    Our patients received a flying visit from Father Christmas and his elves thanks to the RAF Careers Service.

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  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas….

    04 December 2013

    Today (4th Dec) it started to feel a lot more like Christmas at the hospital as Corrie stars and Key 103's OJ Borg joined us for our official Christmas Light Switch on.

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  • Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity Chosen as Nominated Charity for Bupa Great Manchester Run 2014

    19 November 2013

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity (RMCH Charity) is delighted to announce that it has been selected as one of two local nominated charities for next year’s Bupa Great Manchester Run.

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  • Doctor at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Dines out for Charity Fundraiser

    19 November 2013

    A doctor at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital served up a fundraising treat for charity after playing a starring role in hit TV show ‘Come Dine with Me’.

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  • Richard and Judy to Host Discovery Ball

    18 November 2013

    Broadcasting legends Richard and Judy will be the star hosts of The Discovery Ball, a glittering fundraising event organised by and raising money for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Cabbage Patch Kids Welcome Special Guest for PJ Day

    13 November 2013

    A Heywood pre-school won a visit from a very special guest  to celebrate Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s annual PJ Day.

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  • Schools Support

    12 November 2013

    Thanks to Egerton Primary School in Knutsford who have raised over £1,890 by holding a summer fun run.  The run was hard going as it took place on a very hot day when the sun was blazing to about 3

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  • Lead Local Charities Announced for ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon 2014

    23 October 2013

    Organisers of the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon have announced Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity and The Christie Charity as the two lead local charities for the 2014 race, which tak

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  • Orly’s Magic

    21 October 2013

    A family of fundraisers are celebrating the successful funding of a key therapeutic play project for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

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  • Declan Marks Ten years of treatment with fundraising Decathlon

    21 October 2013

    A ten-year from Levenshulme is marking ten years of treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital with a year-long fundraising challenge.

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  • Harley Lane Wins Pride of Britain Award

    09 October 2013

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity case study, Harley Lane, won a Pride of Britain Award after the Charity Team nominated him following his participation in the Great Manchester Mini Run

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  • Manchester Evening News Wish Campaign

    30 September 2013

    We are delighted to announce that the Children's Hospital has been selected as a beneficiary of the Manchester Evening News Wish Campaign again this year.

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  • Family run for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the little boy with the Angel’s smile

    04 September 2013

    Three years to the day since his little boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome, Bolton resident Heath Taylor will take on the Great North Run in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital

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  • Congratulations Charlotte Jones

    28 August 2013

    Charlotte Jones, a member of staff from Saint Mary's Hospital, the Children's Hospital sister hospital, has won an afternoon tea for two at Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier after completing a s

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  • Laura Wolfe Becomes Ambassador

    10 July 2013

    Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is delighted to announce Laura Wolfe, MD of award-winning marketing agency Journey9, as our new Charity Ambassador.

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  • Alkrington pupils’ champion fundraising

    08 July 2013

    Pupils at Alkrington Primary School in Middleton enjoyed a gold medal visit from Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington as part of a fundraising day on behalf of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Cha

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  • Olympic Champion, Rebecca Adlington Visits Hospital

    29 May 2013

    Former Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington OBE dropped in at the Children’s Hospital last week to say hello to some of our young patients.

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  • Snooker Star Shaun Murphy Visits RMCH

    01 May 2013

    World Championship winning snooker player Shaun Murphy delighted young patients at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital with a surprise visit. 

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  • Chairman Maurice Watkins receives North West Pride award

    26 April 2013

    Our Chairman, Maurice Watkins, paid tribute to the charity workers and donors who have helped raise millions of pounds for good causes across the region in recent years after receiving the North We

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  • Cycling Champion Manning Puts in Marathon Effort for RMCH

    15 April 2013

    The fun runners of the Virgin London Marathon will be in illustrious sporting company this year when former Olympic champion cyclist Paul Manning MBE joins the race, raising funds for Royal Manches

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  • Poynton pupils take on ‘Marathon Triathlon’ on behalf of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity

    11 April 2013

    A Poynton High School pupil and his friends have raised nearly £5,000 for the hospital at which he receives treatment.

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