England footballer Harry Maguire has been welcomed as a new patron of The Children’s Hospital Charity, the charity that supports Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. 

Once a patient himself, the Manchester United Football Club central defender has officially joined the charity in its mission to help change the lives of the patients who visit Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

The charity helps to ensure the team at Sheffield Children’s has exactly what they want, when they need it in order to deliver the best possible care.

“Growing up, Sheffield Children’s was always there for me and my siblings. I couldn’t believe how different it was when I visited in December!”

The Children’s Hospital Charity is proud to add Harry to its line-up of star-studded patrons that include Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jon Richardson, Esme Morgan, Dan Walker, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin among others.

As one of only three specialist standalone children’s Trusts in the UK, children and young people travel from all over the country and the world to Sheffield Children’s.

Working alongside the charity team and fellow patrons, Harry will support fundraising for Sheffield Children’s through charity events, visits to patients and advocacy by sharing the amazing work the Trust does.

Following the announcement, Harry Maguire said: “I’m honoured to be invited to be a patron of this amazing cause.

“Growing up, Sheffield Children’s was always there for me and my siblings. I couldn’t believe how different it was when I visited in December!

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The England star visited Sheffield Children’s Hospital last December, signing memorabilia and talking to patients

“The staff are brilliant, and the patients I met were so positive despite being in a hospital. It was truly inspiring. As soon as you step foot in the hospital, you can see it’s full of joy and care.

“Being a dad myself and speaking to the parents of patients when I visited, I can’t imagine how tough it must be. The Charity does amazing things and I’m looking forward to getting involved and making a difference.”

John Armstrong, CEO of The Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “We’re ecstatic for Harry Maguire to join us as a patron of the charity.

“The charity helps Sheffield Children’s to go above and beyond the NHS provision, and having Harry on board to support us is an amazing achievement.

“We’ve got some exciting projects coming up in 2024, as well as the continuation of our capital appeal to raise £2 million towards the build of the new National Centre for Child Health Technology (NCCHT).

“We’re looking forward to working with Harry to raise vital funds for Sheffield Children’s.”

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