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We make the best care possible @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social by raising money for cutting edge equipment and facilities, innovative research and pioneering treatment 💛 supportkings.org.uk

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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Congratulations to @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social which is celebrating 60 years of pioneering liver research and innovative care. We're proud to have funded liver research since the Charity was first founded in 2016, including more than £1.6m since 2022.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🧡 This #VolunteersWeek, we're introducing Edesiri, our first-ever #volunteer with a #VisualImpairment at King’s, who's helping to create a much more inclusive environment across the trust. Read his inspiring story ➡️ tinyurl.com/2c3tbnde #TeamKings
Image of Edesiri, who is standing in front of the main entrance at Princess Royal University Hospital.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"I wanted to give something back." After her late husband was cared for on the Marjory Warren Ward at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social, Sandra chose to return — this time volunteering on the very same ward.
Volunteer Sandra in an orange jacket supports patients by knitting small gifts and helping at mealtimes in the ward where her late husband was cared for. There's also an image of Sandra with her late husband.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A huge thank you to the National Garden Scheme- one of our major donors to the recently opened King's College Hospital NHS Critical Care Roof Garden and helped make it possible.
Three professionally dressed individuals standing outdoors against a clear sky, posing for a group photo. (Left to right) Dr Tom Best- Clinical Director of King's Critical Care, Dr Richard Claxton- CEO of National Garden Scheme and Vicky Flynn, its Communications Manager.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Today is the start of Volunteers’ Week, and we’d like to say thank you to all our brilliant volunteers who commit their time, care and dedication to helping patients feel calm and supported at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social 💛
One of our volunteers holding a therapy dog in a hospital ward.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We're thrilled that a new roof garden- funded by @supportkings.bsky.social – opens today. It will transform care for critically ill patients, enabling them to receive full medical support, while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of greenery, fresh air and natural light.  💛 🥬
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Take on our July challenge and make every step count for @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social. Whether you’re walking around your local area, exploring your favourite route, or heading somewhere special, every step helps support our community.
Woman wearing a yellow King’s College Hospital Charity t-shirt standing on grass with lavender fields and event tents in the background.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Happy #InternationalNursesDay to the incredible nurses at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social and all over the world who go above and beyond to give patients the best care possible. A massive thank you for your dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment to patient care.
Group of healthcare workers posing behind an orange frame celebrating International Nurses Day and Midwife Day at King's College Hospital.Group of healthcare workers in scrubs and uniforms posing together in a hospital room with a 'Celebrating' banner in the background.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
After being a patient at King’s, Isabelle signed up to the King’s Lottery to give back to a hospital that meant a lot to her. Join from just £1 a week for a chance to win big while making a massive difference for King's. Read Isabelle’s story and sign-up here ▶️ bit.ly/4epxYed
Woman wearing a coluorful striped sweater sitting indoors with green plants and a quote bubble praising King's Lottery in the background.Woman wearing a bright pink sweatshirt with animal illustrations and text, standing outdoors on a sunny trail with greenery and a clear blue sky.Woman in a teal jacket standing near a flowing stream surrounded by lush green and yellow autumn foliage.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The King’s Abseil is back on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026! Feel like pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and descending the Golden Jubilee Wing at King’s College Hospital? The feeling of achievement is incredible 🙌 @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social
Person wearing a helmet and harness rappelling down a building's exterior near a large column and greenery.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We're delighted to celebrate an incredible achievement by @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social which last year performed a record number of liver transplants - 277 in total ➡️ www.kch.nhs.uk/news/record-...
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Record-breaking year for liver transplants at King’s - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
A record number of life-saving liver transplants were performed at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust between 1 January and 31 December 2025.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
When Kevin was 35 years old, he was diagnosed with polycystic liver disease (PLD), a hereditary condition where normal liver tissue is replaced by numerous fluid-filled cysts. Kevin's liver is about ten times the size of a normal adult. After two liver transplantation assessments, he was asked..
Man in bright orange cycling gear standing with his bike on a cobblestone street in front of whitewashed buildings and a historic stone fortress.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Work continues on the Outdoor CCU at King's College NHS, with the installation of equipment for medical gases. This will help ensure that even the most critically ill patients are able to experience the benefits of fresh air, greenery and sunlight, supporting their recovery💛
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our Winter Appeal. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised £39,204 so far - an amazing total that simply wouldn’t have been possible without the kindness and generosity of the King’s community 💛
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
💛 This Love Your Liver Month, we’re celebrating the lives saved by King’s Liver Transplant Unit. This week, we’re shining a light on Simon. After becoming critically ill with liver failure, a transplant at King’s saved his life. 👉 Read Simon’s story here: bit.ly/49V0Xnk #KingsSavesLives
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
💛 Surgeons at King's College NHS have now treated 1,000 patients using the surgical robot 🤖 This life-changing technology helps people recover faster, feel less pain, and get back to the things that matter most. Read more here ➡️https://bit.ly/49BvR2W
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Lizzie is taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon for the third year running, after her partner Doug suffered a heart attack. Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon and support life-changing care at King’s this year. Find out more and sign up today 💛: bit.ly/3MXD85D
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year from all of us at King’s College Hospital Charity! Your support has helped bring life-changing care to patients and families at King’s, as well as much need support for hospital staff. Together, let’s continue to make a difference in 2026! 🎆💛 #TeamKings
Golden fireworks burst above a Happy New Year message with King's College Hospital Charity logo in the corner.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas from all of us at King’s College Hospital Charity! May your holiday be filled with warmth, peace and love. 🎄✨💛 #TeamKings
Golden illustration of a dog sitting by a decorated fireplace with a Christmas tree and blanket, conveying warm holiday wishes.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
If you are passing through King's College Hospital or Princess Royal University Hospital this Christmas, please consider visiting our giving trees to buy a present for the children on one of our children's wards 🎄🎁 #TeamKings
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Would you, or your loved ones, like to say thank you to our NHS staff this Christmas? 🎄 Whether it’s a whole ward or a special individual, you can express your gratitude for the care provided by King's College Trust staff (1/2)
Group of healthcare professionals standing together inside a large yellow heart shape with snowflake decorations.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We were proud to have attended and supported the Child & Baby Memorial Service at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social held at the weekend. 💛 Each December the Chaplaincy team holds two memorial services at St Luke’s Chapel to remember babies and children who have sadly passed away at our hospitals.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
“I absolutely loved running the race & being part of Team King’s 💛. The atmosphere, the support, & knowing we were all united for such an amazing hospital made it unforgettable.” – Annabel Join us for #LLHM2026 🏙️ & feel the magic 👉 bit.ly/49PXw1Y #TeamKings
Two runners wearing yellow King's College Hospital Charity vests chatting outdoors near a brick building after the London Landmarks Half Marathon
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
After a fall at work, Maria began experiencing severe pain. Within hours, she developed sepsis – and was fighting for her life in the @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social Critical Care Unit. Thanks to the exceptional care she received at King’s, Maria got the chance to begin life again.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Make a difference this festive season✨ 🎅 Join Santa in the City London on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th of Dec & run or walk 4km through London’s Christmas lights! Or make a difference your own way. Whether it's hosting a festive bake sale or wearing a Christmas jumper, get started today: bit.ly/4oT3y61
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
There are only 2 places left on Team King’s in the Brighton Marathon 2026 and a limited time left to sign up. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or want to push yourself to complete your first marathon, you could take on this brilliant seafront challenge and make a difference for King’s 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂
A runner in a King's College Hospital Charity running vest raises hand while participating in an outdoor race on a sunny day.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
🎶🧠 During #BrainSurgery at King’s College Hospital, #Parkinson’s patient Denise played her clarinet enabling surgeons to see – and hear – immediate results. Read ➡️ tinyurl.com/3xm5mh96 #TeamKings #Neurosurgery #InnovationInCare #ClarinetStory
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
📣 We’re delighted to share that we have appointed Alan Bolchover as our new Chief Executive. Alan has over 25 years of experience in the charity sector. He joins us from the Outward Bound Trust, where he has been a Director since 2010. Read more: bit.ly/473zLjM
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King's College Hospital Charity appoints new Chief Executive
We’re thrilled to be welcoming Alan Bolchover as our New Chief Executive in November
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Nathan’s run the London Landmarks Half 🏅 twice for King’s, not just for the race, but for the mission ❤️. Every member of #TeamKings runs to give back & help life-changing care 💛. Be part of it in 2026 👟👉 bit.ly/3IHT9L5 #LLHM2026 #RunWithHeart #UnitedByRunning
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
For decades, people living with sickle cell disease have faced pain, stigma, and a lack of specialised care. That’s why we’ve funded Ageing Well with Sickle Cell- a project to transform care for those with the disease. 🔗Read more here: bit.ly/48xxGyM
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Revolutionising sickle cell care: a new era for ageing patients at King’s
For too long, people living with sickle cell disease have faced not only immense physical pain, but also stigma and a lack of adequate care. Now, an innovative £150,000 project at King’s—funded by the...
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
👏 Off they go! William & Michael have started 7 marathons in 7 days, running ~200 miles from London to Corwen for the @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social Maternity Bereavement Fund 💛 Every step helps support families who’ve lost a baby. We’re cheering you on! 💪
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🚨 One more week to go until our Abseil! ⏰ 55 inspiring people have already joined the team to descend for a difference, and they've raised over £11,600 so far. There's only a few slots remaining so now's the time to sign up. 💛 Sign up today ▶️ bit.ly/3JDPQVp @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social
Three people wearing yellow King's College Hospital Charity t-shirts hold yellow pom-poms outside King's College Hospital on a sunny day.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We’re thrilled to unveil the transformed playroom on the Toni and Guy Ward at King’s – now a bright, welcoming space for children to play, rest and enjoy a break from treatment. Huge thanks to Lilia and Pierre Mascolo, and the Toni & Guy Foundation💛 👉 bit.ly/3HzCpoO #KingsCollegeHospital
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A bright new chapter for the Toni and Guy Ward playroom at King’s
A brighter, more welcoming playroom is bringing extra comfort, fun and joy to young patients and their families on the Toni and Guy Ward
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🌟 Breakthrough for young lives at King’s 🌟 Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’ve funded a revolutionary 3D bioprinter helping researchers at King’s MowatLabs explore life-saving alternatives to liver transplants for children. 💛
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
💛 WELL DONE, TEAM KING’S! 💛 At the British Transplant Games 2025, our athletes showed what courage, determination, and community spirit really mean. Results: 30🥇 16🥈 20🥉 + ~87 🎖 🏆 Best Liver Team Award 🏆 Best Children’s Team Award Read more here: bit.ly/4fM9N8o #TransplantGames
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Team King’s shines at the British Transplant Games 2025
From gold medals to lifelong friendships, Team King’s shone brightly at this year’s British Transplant Games.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
🌟 Our Summer Appeal is now live! The Appeal highlights the real difference we’re making to patients across our hospitals- including patients like Caroline. Music therapy has brought Caroline joy, connection & relief during a long hospital stay. 💛🎵 Donate to our Summer Appeal today: bit.ly/4otgakO
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
👶💙 Project spotlight This month’s featured project is helping parents of premature babies stay connected at King's through daily video + photo updates. It’s a simple, powerful tool with real emotional impact. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4mJAwos #KingsCharity #NeonatalCare #PrematureBabies
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Staying connected: a life‑changing app for parents of premature babies
Bringing comfort through connection, a new video-messaging app—funded by King’s College Hospital Charity—is helping parents of premature babies stay close to their newborns during the most critical an...
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
🚨 Face your fears and make a real impact! 🚨 Take an exhilarating abseil down the Golden Jubilee Wing at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th September! 🧗 Every descent down the hospital could help raise vital funds for life-changing care, research, and equipment at King’s. 🌟
Woman wearing a yellow King's College Hospital Charity t-shirt and safety harness standing on a rooftop with the London skyline in the background.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🚁🚨 All episodes of Critical: Between Life and Death are available to stream on Netflix! The new documentary series reveals the work of the incredible teams at London’s Major Trauma Centres, including @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social
Mr Ibraheim wearing NHS lanyard and surgical scrubs in a hospital operating room.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
👏 A massive well done to everyone who took part in Walk 300,000 Steps in July for King's College Hospital Charity! You’ve walked everywhere from South East London to the Dolomites 🥾⛰️ and done an amazing job fundraising. We’re so grateful—thank you! 💚 #Walk300K #KingsCharity #ThankYou #TeamKings
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Wishing Team King’s the very best of luck at the British Transplant Games! 💙 We’re cheering loudly for 10-year-old Albie, who had a liver transplant at 8 and is heading to Oxford to compete in his third Games. Go Albie and all of Team King's! ⚽🏸 #TransplantGames #AlbiesStory #TeamKings
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
💛 “Taking part in the abseil means a lot because I know that if it wasn't for King’s, I wouldn't be the person I am today. It's made me stronger, it’s made me more resilient and very determined.” #TeamKings #NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
It’s #SelfCareDay 💛 When we or someone we love is unwell, our mental health can suffer too. We spoke to Dr Joshua Roberts, Clinical Psychologist at King’s, about how to look after your mind during illness. 🧠 🔗 bit.ly/3TSAA93 #KingsCharity #MentalHealth #PatientCare
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Big news 💛 Bukhman Philanthropies have donated £500,000 to support neonatal care at ‪@kingscollegenhs.bsky.social Their gift will fund vital research and cutting-edge equipment to help babies and mothers in the UK and beyond. A heartfelt thank you for this incredible support 👉 bit.ly/3IghK9c
King's clinical teams, charity representatives and Daria Bukhman outside the neonatal wardDaria Bukhman and King's researcher during a demonstration of a training mannikin, showcasing the future of neonatal care
Daria Bukhman with the Neonatal Team during a demonstration of a neonatal ultrasound
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Tomorrow, Funda Sinan, who works as a Paediatric Liver Service Co-ordinator at @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social, will be climbing Mount Ararat - the highest peak in Turkey, which has an elevation of 5,137 metres. 🏔️
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
“An irresistible mix of high jinks and heartfelt moments as we remember our mate - playing a game he never actually liked! Since 2005, the Stuart Lyddon Appreciation Group Charity Golf Day has been a fixture in our calendars, honouring Stu’s wishes to support patient care at King’s.”
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
💛 “The messages of support was inspirational for us to keep doing what we were doing.” Last week, Charlie and Alex rode from Paris to London in under 24 hours, raising money for King’s to give back for the life-saving work King’s gave to Charlie’s son Henry.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Today on #SickleCellAwarenessDay, we’re recognising the pain and fatigue that so many in our King’s community face every day. With our £150,000 Ageing Well with Sickle Cell project, we’re working to change that—by improving support and helping people live better 💛 #SickleCell #ChronicIllness
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
If you saw BBC Breakfast today, you’ll know the powerful story of Charlotte Eades – a former King’s patient who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at 16. Charlotte sadly died in 2016. But her legacy lives on through vital brain tumour research. More: charlottesbag.com #KingsCharity
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Charlotte’s BAG
Charlotte’s BAG is one of the only UK charities specifically focussing on raising funds for research into, and awareness of, glioblastoma multiforme.
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King's College Hospital Charity @supportkings.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
💛 “The idea came from everything King’s has done for us. They saved Henry and he's still here, so we're forever indebted to them and I just wanted to be able to do something to give back and help all the other families, all the other kids and the staff there.”
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