Rays of Sunshine

Help Laura reach her goal – donate on JustGiving today and share her challenge far and wide! DONATE and SHARE: justgiving.com/page/31-days-o…

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 💛

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/stephen-allan-…

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/challenge-even…

@LondonMarathon 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/challenge-even…

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 💪

@LondonMarathon Feeling inspired? It could be you next year! Apply to join Team Sunshine's @LondonMarathon team for 2027 today: raysofsunshine.org.uk/challenge-even…

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! 😴

@DaveLunn68 Thank you Dave some great advice 💛💪

@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

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

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/london-marathon

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/challenge-even…

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-team-suns…

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 ⚽

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/films/cissys-r…

“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 🌞

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/VolunteerCheer…

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 🌞

A "bear-y" special wish 🐻 If there's one thing 7-year-old Michael loves, it's Paddington Bear, so we sent his family to watch the Paddington Musical! Michael has spent a lot of time in hospital - we're so glad his wish offered some much-deserved adventure 💛