Nurseries invited to hold a Play Date to raise money for seriously ill children

GOSH charity has launched a new fundraising initiative – Play Date – challenging children, family and friends of all ages to come together in the name of fun to raise funds for the hospital. Guests will be asked to make a small donation to their hosts.

Settings and schools that sign up to host a Play Date will receive a fundraising pack with stickers, print-at-home bunting, posters and invitations, as well as a DIY collection box and QR code to direct guests to the host’s fundraising page. GOSH Charity’s Play Date website also features game ideas.

Donations will support GOSH’s dedicated play team, funded by GOSH Charity, made up of play specialists and play workers who help children make sense of their treatment and recovery through techniques such as role play, drawing and practising procedures on toys.

PHOTO: GOSH Charity

GOSH charity’s director of fundraising, Liz Tait, said, ‘We are delighted to be launching our latest fundraising initiative, GOSH Charity Play Date. As the funders of GOSH’s dedicated play team, we know the importance of play in building children’s emotional resilience to help them cope with everyday challenges. 

‘Children are at the heart of everything we do, and we hope through GOSH Charity Play Date young fundraisers across the UK will feel empowered to be part of the action and host a Play Date to raise money for seriously ill children.’

• To sign up to host a Play Date click here