<We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK aged three to 18 by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals>

<Rays of Sunshine is a national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community.>

What we do

Apply 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. Click here to apply for a magical wish.

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Latest news

16/10/20

Trio take on Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge

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10/09/20

3,000 teddy bears delivered to children on hospital wards for National Teddy Bear Day

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3/09/20

Teenager Joe takes on mammoth 100 mile cycle challenge

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6/08/20

Wish ambassador Hannah hosts the exciting podcast series

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30/07/20

Pixie Lott brightens lockdown with exclusive virtual party

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20/07/20

Four of Diamonds bring joy with exclusive video call

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16/07/20

Max and Harvey surprise Cariad with virtual prom date

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15/07/20

Footballer Declan Rice grants magical wish virtually

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12/06/20

Craig David brightens lockdown with exclusive video call

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28/03/20

Olly Murs grants wishes for 10 seriously ill children with Rays of Sunshine

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25/03/20

Yorkshire girl Amy says ‘yes to the prom dress’ for magical wish

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10/11/19

Rays of Sunshine grants 7,000th wish for Zachary to find the Loch Ness Monster

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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 and hosting interactive hospital activity days.

What we do
Hospital Activity Day Birmingham Children's Hospital

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 aged three to 18 across the UK. Find out how you can support us by clicking the link below.

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