WellChild Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, to attend the WellChild Awards ceremony
WellChild Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex will be attending the prestigious national 2024 WellChild Awards, in association with GSK, taking place in London on September 30th.
The Awards are run by WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children. They celebrate the inspirational qualities of children and young people living with serious illnesses or complex medical needs and honour the dedication of those around them who go the extra mile to keep these children healthy and happy.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex has been WellChild Patron for 16 years and has provided invaluable help – equally in raising awareness and financial contributions – to ensure the charity can pursue its mission to improve the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. He has attended the WellChild Awards on twelve previous occasions and will spend time with each winner and their families at a pre-ceremony reception, listening to their stories and helping create lifelong memories.
Prince Harry will then attend the ceremony and present the Award for Inspirational Child (aged 4-6) and deliver a speech.
"I am once again honoured to attend this year’s WellChild Awards celebrating the remarkable courage and achievements of children living with complex medical needs. These incredible young people, along with the dedicated caregivers, nurses, and professionals who tirelessly support them, inspire us all. It is a true privilege to recognise such extraordinary individuals.”
Last year’s event saw children, young people, doctor, nurses and other professionals who work with seriously ill children attend a star-studded Awards event at the Hurlingham Club in London where they had the chance to chat with many of the celebrity guests and WellChild supporters including Tom Felton, Sophie-Ellis Bextor, Danny Jones and host Gaby Roslin.
WellChild Chief Executive, Matt James commented: “Across the UK, an increasing number of children and young people are living with long-term, complex medical needs. Alongside their families, they navigate extraordinary challenges each day. Through the WellChild Awards 2024, in association with GSK, we aim to highlight the immense difficulties they face and to celebrate their remarkable resilience and spirit. This event also offers an opportunity to honour the selfless dedication of those who support them – whether it be siblings, parent carers or professionals who have gone above and beyond to give these children the best possible chance to thrive.”
