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Rays of Sunshine @RaysofSunshine

Children's charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill children (3-18) across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support within hospitals

Joined February 2009
  • Tweets 18,204
  • Following 2,935
  • Followers 28,611
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Rays of Sunshine retweeted
GamesAid@GamesAid
May 13
@SKC_UK @RaysofSunshine @Autistica AFK Charity
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GamesAid@GamesAid
May 13
We’re incredibly proud to have raised £82,000 for our four chosen 2025/26 charities with each charity receiving £20,500 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who supported us. Your support will help these amazing charities continue supporting children and young people across the UK 💚
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And she's off! 31 MARATHONS in 31 DAYS 🏃 This month, Laura will be running a full marathon every single day - that's a full 26.2 miles, 31 times! She's aiming to raise £31,000 to grant 22 magical wishes for seriously and terminally ill children 💛
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Help Laura reach her goal – donate on JustGiving today and share her challenge far and wide! DONATE and SHARE: justgiving.com/page/31-days-…
Smiling woman in a yellow "Rays of Sunshine" shirt standing beside a yellow "Rays of Sunshine" banner hung on a black metal fence

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After 22 years as Chair, our co-founder Stephen Allan OBE steps up as Lifetime President & Vice Chair Jane Sharpe is our new Chair.  9,000 wishes granted & 80,000 seriously ill children reached - one incredible legacy.  Thank you Stephen💛  Full story: raysofsunshine.org.uk/stephe…
Volunteers in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts smiling with a girl in a wheelchair at a charity event.

ALT Volunteers in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts smiling with a girl in a wheelchair at a charity event.
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Unforgettable @LondonMarathon moments 💛 57 runners. 26.2 miles. All for seriously ill children 👏 Want to run & help us grant magical wishes in 2027? Sign up here: raysofsunshine.org.uk/challe…
Man in yellow hugging a small child at a marathon finish line while runners pass and spectators cheer.

ALT Man in yellow hugging a small child at a marathon finish line while runners pass and spectators cheer.
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Go on, show off your medal - you've earned it!🏅 @LondonMarathon runners take this moment to show off your new bling for #MedalMonday! We're so grateful for all the hard work, grit and determination you all showed to cross that finish line 💪
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Want to grab a medal yourself next year? 💛 We've got charity places for the London Marathon 2027! Apply to join Team Sunshine here: raysofsunshine.org.uk/challe…
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Team Sunshine, YOU DID IT! What. A. Day. 🏅 To all our runners that crossed the @LondonMarathon finish line today, we can't thank you enough - you absolutely smashed it! 💪 Now put your feet up and enjoy a well-earned rest! 😴
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Feeling inspired? It could be you next year! Apply to join Team Sunshine's @LondonMarathon team for 2027 today: raysofsunshine.org.uk/challe…
Collage of runners in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts celebrating finishing a marathon, showing medals and cheering.

ALT Collage of runners in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts celebrating finishing a marathon, showing medals and cheering.
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Dave Lunn@DaveLunn68
Apr 26
Replying to @RaysofSunshine
@RaysofSunshine Wishing all the runners the best of luck in today’s London Marathon. Look forward to finishing, enjoy the crowds and experience, don’t worry about the clock! #forever19
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Today is THE DAY - it’s @LondonMarathon time! 🏃 Good luck to all our superstar runners ⭐  Thank you #TeamSunshine for taking on 26.2 miles to help us grant magical wishes for seriously ill children in the UK. We're with you all the way! LET'S GO TEAM 👏 #WeRunTogether
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The @LondonMarathon 2027 ballot is NOW OPEN! Do something amazing, take on a new challenge - enter the ballot and if you secure a spot, run for Rays of Sunshine to help grant more magical wishes for seriously ill children 🏃 Take that first step: londonmarathonevents.co.uk/l…
Six runners in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts around bold text announcing that the London Marathon 2027 ballot is open.

ALT Six runners in yellow Rays of Sunshine shirts around bold text announcing that the London Marathon 2027 ballot is open.
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Meet Clodagh, a Wish Granter who’s helped bring joy to 300 seriously ill children ✨ She’s running the London Marathon in memory of her brother Tyrone. Inspired by Clodagh’s story? Join us in 2027 and help grant even more wishes ✨  raysofsunshine.org.uk/challe…
Smiling red-haired woman in a yellow charity T-shirt and running vest, taking a sunny selfie on a tree-lined woodland path.

ALT Smiling red-haired woman in a yellow charity T-shirt and running vest, taking a sunny selfie on a tree-lined woodland path.

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57 runners. 26.2 miles. One mission 💛 Meet Team Sunshine 2026, who are taking on the London Marathon to grant wishes for seriously ill children.  Look out for them on 26 April and give a cheer! 👟 raysofsunshine.org.uk/meet-t…
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We’re thrilled to receive £100,000 from Bright Side, founded by @Sidemen 💛 Bright Side is a charity set up by The Sidemen, who raise funds through events like the Charity Match.  This will fund a Wish Granter for a year and 45 magical wishes, creating precious memories ⚽
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ALT Collage of six photos showing diverse fans and content creators at a stadium and meet-and-greet events, smiling and posing
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Your vote could be worth £1000s! 💛 By voting for us in @SmileyCFA we could win a cash prize we can use to brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK!  Our film features the story of Wish Ambassador Cissy - watch and vote here: smileycharityfilmawards.com/…
Smiling girl in hospital bed with tracheostomy and nasal feeding tube; a young man beside her; medical monitors behind.

ALT Smiling girl in hospital bed with tracheostomy and nasal feeding tube; a young man beside her; medical monitors behind.
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“It was so nice to be together somewhere so lovely, when we’re usually at hospitals” 💛 For her wish, we sent 14-year-old Ella to Chester Zoo to get close to some of her favourite animals 🦒 After so much time in hospital, this special day meant everything 🌞
Smiling girl on a wooden viewing platform at a zoo, a giraffe stands in the sandy enclosure behind her.

ALT Smiling girl on a wooden viewing platform at a zoo, a giraffe stands in the sandy enclosure behind her.

Three smiling people posing in front of a giraffe enclosure inside an indoor animal facility.

ALT Three smiling people posing in front of a giraffe enclosure inside an indoor animal facility.

Adult woman hugging a smiling girl on a wooden viewing platform overlooking giraffes in a zoo enclosure.

ALT Adult woman hugging a smiling girl on a wooden viewing platform overlooking giraffes in a zoo enclosure.
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Want to be part of London Marathon Day magic? 📣 We need volunteers to cheer on our Team Sunshine runners at the London Marathon on 26th April! Lend us your voice & help grant wishes for seriously ill children 🌟  Sign up here: 6mwnaevea7s.typeform.com/Vol…
Smiling volunteers in yellow "Rays of Sunshine" shirts waving and holding flags at an outdoor charity event

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For all the siblings 💛 This #NationalSiblingsDay, we’re sending love to the brothers and sisters who bring strength, comfort and friendship through the hardest times 🫂 Today, we’re sharing Ben’s beautiful poem for his sister Maddie 🌞
Poem "Warriors" by Ben, age 13, honoring children facing illness as brave heroes, overlaid on photos of smiling kids.

ALT Poem "Warriors" by Ben, age 13, honoring children facing illness as brave heroes, overlaid on photos of smiling kids.

Red-haired boy visiting a smiling infant patient with a nasal tube doing crafts; below, two kids on a train giving thumbs-up.

ALT Red-haired boy visiting a smiling infant patient with a nasal tube doing crafts; below, two kids on a train giving thumbs-up.

Smiling children at various activities—pool, hospital visit, costumes, sports fans and charity events.

ALT Smiling children at various activities—pool, hospital visit, costumes, sports fans and charity events.
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