Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity

Roald Dahl believed in the importance of children and in helping them overcome life's toughest challenges. He was one of the world’s most imaginative and loved storytellers and he left an enduring legacy. Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity helps and empowers every seriously ill child to lead a marvellous life. One way we do this is through establishing specialist Roald Dahl Nurses in hospitals and communities across the UK.

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Roald Dahl Nurses Appeal

To mark International Nurses Day, we have launched a Nurses Appeal to ensure our network of 78 Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses can continue to do their vital work. The appeal is supported by our patrons, Julie Walters and Claudia Winkleman. Every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse. Please make it happen and donate today.

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Henry's Story

“Knowing our Roald Dahl Specialist Nurse, Clare is there and is our person of contact is like having someone as a security blanket."

Henry's Story

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Georgia's Story

"If we didn't have our Roald Dahl Nurse, it would be so much harder."

Georgia's Story

I honestly believe that children should have the most magical and amazing childhood filled with love and laughter. It pains me to think that some children have to spend more time in hospital than anyone should ever have to."

Simon Williams ¹

Mummy and me have sat and read my story before I had my injection. My brothers now know about my arthritis and we talk about it.

Maisie-Grace ¹

It felt like children's nursing was where I belonged

Roald Dahl Nurse Anne Sweeney, the first Roald Dahl Specialist Children's Nurse ¹

Roald Dahl nurse Jodi's support means everything. It's not that it's her job, it's her personality. When we've been sat there in tears wondering why Bella hasn't grown out of her condition and it's so frustrating, she's just so supportive.

Sara, Mum to Bella ¹

Edith being there on the end of the phone for advice and support calms me down. She gives me strength and has taught me how to manage my boys' condition at home. She's given me confidence and it's meant that they spend less time in hospital. We feel that nothing is impossible with Edith on our side.

Lisa, Mum to Taye and Tyrell ¹

The best feeling was when one of my Young Adults told me I was her role model and she looks up to me and is now in university aspiring to become a qualified Nurse so that she can be kind, caring, and compassionate and show empathy for patients and their families like I do. I will never forget this conversation; I know I make a difference in my patients’ lives.

Roald Dahl Nurse Giselle ¹