<We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting magical wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community  >

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London Marathon 2027

Run the London Marathon 2027 with Rays of Sunshine to grant magical wishes for seriously ill children.

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Refer a child for a magical wish

Wishes are as unique as the children themselves and whether a child wants to be a fireman, meet a real-life mermaid or even the Loch Ness Monster, we work hard to make that wish come true.

Refer a child for a wish
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What we do

Find out more about how we brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK, including granting magical wishes, spreading sunshine in hospitals and hosting wish community events.

What we do
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How you can help

There are lots of ways you can support Rays of Sunshine and help us to continue our mission to brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK. Find out how you can support us by clicking the link below.

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Latest news

Meet the Team: our Rays of Sunshine superheroes taking on the 2026 London Marathon
20/04/26

Meet the Team: our Rays of Sunshine superheroes taking on the 2026 London Marathon
Beloved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson and long-time Ambassador Oritsé join Rays of Sunshine to help young hospital patients celebrate World Book Day
17/03/26

Beloved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson and long-time Ambassador Oritsé join Rays of Sunshine to help young hospital patients celebrate World Book Day
Rays of Sunshine announced as one of the beneficiaries of the Arora Charitable Foundation’s 2026 Arora Ball
19/02/26

Rays of Sunshine announced as one of the beneficiaries of the Arora Charitable Foundation’s 2026 Arora Ball
Wish child Kaiden treated to VIP London stay and Christmas lights tour, after his wish photo is featured as part of Ubiquitous campaign
23/12/25

Wish child Kaiden treated to VIP London stay and Christmas lights tour, after his wish photo is featured as part of Ubiquitous campaign
Wish child Tommy features in new BBC Three Tommy Fury documentary
3/12/25

Wish child Tommy features in new BBC Three Tommy Fury documentary
Nicolas Breteau announced as Rays of Sunshine Truste
28/11/25

Nicolas Breteau announced as Rays of Sunshine Truste
Mark Benevolent Fund donates £19K to help Rays of Sunshine bring sensory play to children in hospitals
20/11/25

Mark Benevolent Fund donates £19K to help Rays of Sunshine bring sensory play to children in hospitals
Rays of Sunshine raises more than £370,000 in incredible “Real Estate and Private Equity” industry dinner, to grant more magical wishes for seriously and terminally ill children
26/09/25

Rays of Sunshine raises more than £370,000 in incredible “Real Estate and Private Equity” industry dinner, to grant more magical wishes for seriously and terminally ill children
Rays of Sunshine welcomes freestyle football star Ben Nuttall as official ambassador
25/09/25

Rays of Sunshine welcomes freestyle football star Ben Nuttall as official ambassador
Best friends Nick and Jordan run length of the UK and raise £10K to grant more magical wishes to seriously ill children
20/08/25

Best friends Nick and Jordan run length of the UK and raise £10K to grant more magical wishes to seriously ill children
Rays of Sunshine Update
15/08/25

Rays of Sunshine Update
Wish child Zaydan inspires classmates’ sponsored walk, raising money for more magical wishes for seriously ill children
14/08/25

Wish child Zaydan inspires classmates’ sponsored walk, raising money for more magical wishes for seriously ill children
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