Rays of Sunshine
@raysofsunshinecc.bsky.social
Charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting magical wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/
Children like Larna are waiting - there's 24 hours left to grant their wish this Christmas 💛
For some families with seriously ill children, this Christmas may be their last together. Please help us ensure no child goes without a wish this Christmas.
For some families with seriously ill children, this Christmas may be their last together. Please help us ensure no child goes without a wish this Christmas.
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Children like Larna are waiting - there's 24 hours left to grant their wish this Christmas 💛
For some families with seriously ill children, this Christmas may be their last together. Please help us ensure no child goes without a wish this Christmas.
For some families with seriously ill children, this Christmas may be their last together. Please help us ensure no child goes without a wish this Christmas.
For his wish, Charlie wanted to learn from his hero, Tyson Fury!
Tyson was blown away by his determination & skill🥊
From 2–9 Dec, all donations to us will be DOUBLED in the Big Give. Help us support more young people like Charlie 👇
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
Tyson was blown away by his determination & skill🥊
From 2–9 Dec, all donations to us will be DOUBLED in the Big Give. Help us support more young people like Charlie 👇
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
For his wish, Charlie wanted to learn from his hero, Tyson Fury!
Tyson was blown away by his determination & skill🥊
From 2–9 Dec, all donations to us will be DOUBLED in the Big Give. Help us support more young people like Charlie 👇
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
Tyson was blown away by his determination & skill🥊
From 2–9 Dec, all donations to us will be DOUBLED in the Big Give. Help us support more young people like Charlie 👇
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
Doctors told Charlie he’d never box again… but now he’s been coached by Tyson Fury thanks to his wish! 🥊
After being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia at 17 and needing chemo & a bone marrow transplant, Charlie fought hard to be able to train again 💛
After being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia at 17 and needing chemo & a bone marrow transplant, Charlie fought hard to be able to train again 💛
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Doctors told Charlie he’d never box again… but now he’s been coached by Tyson Fury thanks to his wish! 🥊
After being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia at 17 and needing chemo & a bone marrow transplant, Charlie fought hard to be able to train again 💛
After being diagnosed with aplastic anaemia at 17 and needing chemo & a bone marrow transplant, Charlie fought hard to be able to train again 💛
Tyson gave Shauna a VIP tour of his private gym, and she couldn’t stop smiling!
Thank you, Tyson Fury, for giving her a memory she’ll never forget 💛
Help us grant more magical wishes like Shauna's - donations are DOUBLED 2–9 Dec in the Big Give!
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Thank you, Tyson Fury, for giving her a memory she’ll never forget 💛
Help us grant more magical wishes like Shauna's - donations are DOUBLED 2–9 Dec in the Big Give!
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Tyson gave Shauna a VIP tour of his private gym, and she couldn’t stop smiling!
Thank you, Tyson Fury, for giving her a memory she’ll never forget 💛
Help us grant more magical wishes like Shauna's - donations are DOUBLED 2–9 Dec in the Big Give!
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Thank you, Tyson Fury, for giving her a memory she’ll never forget 💛
Help us grant more magical wishes like Shauna's - donations are DOUBLED 2–9 Dec in the Big Give!
https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
"I wanted to meet Tyson for my wish because he gets up when he's knocked down, and so do I" 🥊
9-year-old Shauna has been through two liver transplants, and for her wish she chose to meet Tyson Fury - someone who makes her laugh and reminds her to never give up 💛
9-year-old Shauna has been through two liver transplants, and for her wish she chose to meet Tyson Fury - someone who makes her laugh and reminds her to never give up 💛
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"I wanted to meet Tyson for my wish because he gets up when he's knocked down, and so do I" 🥊
9-year-old Shauna has been through two liver transplants, and for her wish she chose to meet Tyson Fury - someone who makes her laugh and reminds her to never give up 💛
9-year-old Shauna has been through two liver transplants, and for her wish she chose to meet Tyson Fury - someone who makes her laugh and reminds her to never give up 💛
We arranged a VIP wish day with @TommyTNTFury, including a 1-2-1 training session! 💪
Big Tommy called him “one to watch” 🏆
Your support makes magical wishes happen – and this week, your donations are DOUBLED in the #BigGive! 💛
Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
Big Tommy called him “one to watch” 🏆
Your support makes magical wishes happen – and this week, your donations are DOUBLED in the #BigGive! 💛
Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We arranged a VIP wish day with @TommyTNTFury, including a 1-2-1 training session! 💪
Big Tommy called him “one to watch” 🏆
Your support makes magical wishes happen – and this week, your donations are DOUBLED in the #BigGive! 💛
Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
Big Tommy called him “one to watch” 🏆
Your support makes magical wishes happen – and this week, your donations are DOUBLED in the #BigGive! 💛
Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000061hKPYAY
When Little Tommy met Big Tommy (@TommyTNTFury) 🌞🥊
7-year-old Tommy took up boxing while undergoing treatment for leukaemia - using the sport to stay strong during chemotherapy. His wish?
To meet a real-life boxer. And we had just the person in mind… 👀
7-year-old Tommy took up boxing while undergoing treatment for leukaemia - using the sport to stay strong during chemotherapy. His wish?
To meet a real-life boxer. And we had just the person in mind… 👀
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
When Little Tommy met Big Tommy (@TommyTNTFury) 🌞🥊
7-year-old Tommy took up boxing while undergoing treatment for leukaemia - using the sport to stay strong during chemotherapy. His wish?
To meet a real-life boxer. And we had just the person in mind… 👀
7-year-old Tommy took up boxing while undergoing treatment for leukaemia - using the sport to stay strong during chemotherapy. His wish?
To meet a real-life boxer. And we had just the person in mind… 👀
Rays of Sunshine made that promise come true. In a beautiful ballroom, surrounded by loved ones, Larna finally danced with Cinderella ✨
Help us grant more magical wishes for children like Larna - double your donation this week only: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Help us grant more magical wishes for children like Larna - double your donation this week only: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Rays of Sunshine made that promise come true. In a beautiful ballroom, surrounded by loved ones, Larna finally danced with Cinderella ✨
Help us grant more magical wishes for children like Larna - double your donation this week only: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Help us grant more magical wishes for children like Larna - double your donation this week only: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
“I’d like to dance with Cinderella, because I couldn’t before.”
Diagnosed with leukaemia at 2, Larna spent long months in hospital.
She once saw Cinderella visit other children, but she was too poorly to leave her room. Her family promised that one day she’d get her dance. 👑
Diagnosed with leukaemia at 2, Larna spent long months in hospital.
She once saw Cinderella visit other children, but she was too poorly to leave her room. Her family promised that one day she’d get her dance. 👑
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“I’d like to dance with Cinderella, because I couldn’t before.”
Diagnosed with leukaemia at 2, Larna spent long months in hospital.
She once saw Cinderella visit other children, but she was too poorly to leave her room. Her family promised that one day she’d get her dance. 👑
Diagnosed with leukaemia at 2, Larna spent long months in hospital.
She once saw Cinderella visit other children, but she was too poorly to leave her room. Her family promised that one day she’d get her dance. 👑
DOUBLE your donations now - the Big Give is here! 😍
For one week only (2-9 December), your donations to Rays of Sunshine are DOUBLED – helping us grant even more magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Grant a wish this Christmas: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
For one week only (2-9 December), your donations to Rays of Sunshine are DOUBLED – helping us grant even more magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Grant a wish this Christmas: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
DOUBLE your donations now - the Big Give is here! 😍
For one week only (2-9 December), your donations to Rays of Sunshine are DOUBLED – helping us grant even more magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Grant a wish this Christmas: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
For one week only (2-9 December), your donations to Rays of Sunshine are DOUBLED – helping us grant even more magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Grant a wish this Christmas: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Thank you to everyone who helps Rays of Sunshine shine so bright! 💛
Our supporters helped us reach 13,000 seriously ill children, young people and families in 2024-25! Read our full impact report: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/impact-report/
Our supporters helped us reach 13,000 seriously ill children, young people and families in 2024-25! Read our full impact report: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/impact-report/
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thank you to everyone who helps Rays of Sunshine shine so bright! 💛
Our supporters helped us reach 13,000 seriously ill children, young people and families in 2024-25! Read our full impact report: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/impact-report/
Our supporters helped us reach 13,000 seriously ill children, young people and families in 2024-25! Read our full impact report: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/impact-report/
Today we say THANK YOU 🙏
We couldn’t brighten the lives of seriously ill children without the support of our fundraisers, donors, volunteers and supporters.
Today, our whole team is ringing around to say thanks - from wish granters to event planners, fundraisers to trustees 💛
We couldn’t brighten the lives of seriously ill children without the support of our fundraisers, donors, volunteers and supporters.
Today, our whole team is ringing around to say thanks - from wish granters to event planners, fundraisers to trustees 💛
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today we say THANK YOU 🙏
We couldn’t brighten the lives of seriously ill children without the support of our fundraisers, donors, volunteers and supporters.
Today, our whole team is ringing around to say thanks - from wish granters to event planners, fundraisers to trustees 💛
We couldn’t brighten the lives of seriously ill children without the support of our fundraisers, donors, volunteers and supporters.
Today, our whole team is ringing around to say thanks - from wish granters to event planners, fundraisers to trustees 💛
Our 12 Days of Wishmas events are designed to bring young people with similar lived experiences together and have some festive fun!
A huge thank you to The Snow Centre Manchester, Disability Snowsport UK, and our volunteers who helped make the event unforgettable!
A huge thank you to The Snow Centre Manchester, Disability Snowsport UK, and our volunteers who helped make the event unforgettable!
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our 12 Days of Wishmas events are designed to bring young people with similar lived experiences together and have some festive fun!
A huge thank you to The Snow Centre Manchester, Disability Snowsport UK, and our volunteers who helped make the event unforgettable!
A huge thank you to The Snow Centre Manchester, Disability Snowsport UK, and our volunteers who helped make the event unforgettable!
Our Wish Community hits the slopes! ❄️
We headed to The Snow Centre Manchester for an accessible skiing event delivered in partnership with Disability Snowsport UK.
We had lots of first-time skiers enjoying the thrills of the slopes in this awesome accessible event 💛
We headed to The Snow Centre Manchester for an accessible skiing event delivered in partnership with Disability Snowsport UK.
We had lots of first-time skiers enjoying the thrills of the slopes in this awesome accessible event 💛
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our Wish Community hits the slopes! ❄️
We headed to The Snow Centre Manchester for an accessible skiing event delivered in partnership with Disability Snowsport UK.
We had lots of first-time skiers enjoying the thrills of the slopes in this awesome accessible event 💛
We headed to The Snow Centre Manchester for an accessible skiing event delivered in partnership with Disability Snowsport UK.
We had lots of first-time skiers enjoying the thrills of the slopes in this awesome accessible event 💛
We brightened the lives of more than 13,000 seriously ill children and their families this year 💛
We granted 286 wishes, brought joy to 8,435 young patients in 60 hospitals and hosted 35 Wish Community Events.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread sunshine in 2024-25 🌞
We granted 286 wishes, brought joy to 8,435 young patients in 60 hospitals and hosted 35 Wish Community Events.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread sunshine in 2024-25 🌞
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We brightened the lives of more than 13,000 seriously ill children and their families this year 💛
We granted 286 wishes, brought joy to 8,435 young patients in 60 hospitals and hosted 35 Wish Community Events.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread sunshine in 2024-25 🌞
We granted 286 wishes, brought joy to 8,435 young patients in 60 hospitals and hosted 35 Wish Community Events.
Thank you to everyone who helped spread sunshine in 2024-25 🌞
An unforgettable day with the Lionesses ⚽
We recently sent some of our wish families to St George's park, where they watched the Lionesses train, before meeting the team!
We love working with the FA to give seriously ill young football fans memories they'll treasure forever 💛
We recently sent some of our wish families to St George's park, where they watched the Lionesses train, before meeting the team!
We love working with the FA to give seriously ill young football fans memories they'll treasure forever 💛
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
An unforgettable day with the Lionesses ⚽
We recently sent some of our wish families to St George's park, where they watched the Lionesses train, before meeting the team!
We love working with the FA to give seriously ill young football fans memories they'll treasure forever 💛
We recently sent some of our wish families to St George's park, where they watched the Lionesses train, before meeting the team!
We love working with the FA to give seriously ill young football fans memories they'll treasure forever 💛
Gracie’s experience was a dream come true for someone who hopes to one day work on movie sets herself, and gave her a much-needed boost and reminded her that brighter days are ahead 💛
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Gracie’s wish so special!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Gracie’s wish so special!
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Gracie’s experience was a dream come true for someone who hopes to one day work on movie sets herself, and gave her a much-needed boost and reminded her that brighter days are ahead 💛
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Gracie’s wish so special!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Gracie’s wish so special!
After being diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, we granted Gracie's greatest wish: to visit the set of Universal Pictures’ Wicked 🎬💚
Gracie had the most unforgettable day exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of the film and even got to meet Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!
Gracie had the most unforgettable day exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of the film and even got to meet Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
After being diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, we granted Gracie's greatest wish: to visit the set of Universal Pictures’ Wicked 🎬💚
Gracie had the most unforgettable day exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of the film and even got to meet Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!
Gracie had the most unforgettable day exploring the behind-the-scenes magic of the film and even got to meet Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo!
Something BIG is coming - we need your help! 👀
For one week only, 2–9 Dec, the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge will DOUBLE donations to Rays of Sunshine 💛
Donate or host festive fundraisers - bake sales, Christmas Jumper Days & more!🎄
Learn more: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
For one week only, 2–9 Dec, the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge will DOUBLE donations to Rays of Sunshine 💛
Donate or host festive fundraisers - bake sales, Christmas Jumper Days & more!🎄
Learn more: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Something BIG is coming - we need your help! 👀
For one week only, 2–9 Dec, the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge will DOUBLE donations to Rays of Sunshine 💛
Donate or host festive fundraisers - bake sales, Christmas Jumper Days & more!🎄
Learn more: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
For one week only, 2–9 Dec, the @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge will DOUBLE donations to Rays of Sunshine 💛
Donate or host festive fundraisers - bake sales, Christmas Jumper Days & more!🎄
Learn more: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/biggive/
Our Wish Community became circus stars! 🎪
Our community had a magical day at the National Centre for Circus Arts, learning juggling, tightrope walking, acrobatics & more.
Each was so proud of their new skills! Huge thanks to the incredible team for making it so brilliant! 💛
Our community had a magical day at the National Centre for Circus Arts, learning juggling, tightrope walking, acrobatics & more.
Each was so proud of their new skills! Huge thanks to the incredible team for making it so brilliant! 💛
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our Wish Community became circus stars! 🎪
Our community had a magical day at the National Centre for Circus Arts, learning juggling, tightrope walking, acrobatics & more.
Each was so proud of their new skills! Huge thanks to the incredible team for making it so brilliant! 💛
Our community had a magical day at the National Centre for Circus Arts, learning juggling, tightrope walking, acrobatics & more.
Each was so proud of their new skills! Huge thanks to the incredible team for making it so brilliant! 💛
31 Days...31 Marathons 🤯
In May 2026, our Ambassador Laura Bird will run a marathon every day! She's doing it so we can continue granting magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Show your support now: https://www.justgiving.com/page/31-days-of-sunshine?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA
In May 2026, our Ambassador Laura Bird will run a marathon every day! She's doing it so we can continue granting magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Show your support now: https://www.justgiving.com/page/31-days-of-sunshine?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
31 Days...31 Marathons 🤯
In May 2026, our Ambassador Laura Bird will run a marathon every day! She's doing it so we can continue granting magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Show your support now: https://www.justgiving.com/page/31-days-of-sunshine?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA
In May 2026, our Ambassador Laura Bird will run a marathon every day! She's doing it so we can continue granting magical wishes for seriously ill children 💛
Show your support now: https://www.justgiving.com/page/31-days-of-sunshine?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA
Sensory bags are back 💛
We're delighted to offer our sensory bag kits to provide comfort, joy, & distraction to seriously ill children during their hospital stays.
If you're a medical pro and you'd like one, please apply here: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/sunshine-in-hospitals/sensory-bags/
We're delighted to offer our sensory bag kits to provide comfort, joy, & distraction to seriously ill children during their hospital stays.
If you're a medical pro and you'd like one, please apply here: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/sunshine-in-hospitals/sensory-bags/
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sensory bags are back 💛
We're delighted to offer our sensory bag kits to provide comfort, joy, & distraction to seriously ill children during their hospital stays.
If you're a medical pro and you'd like one, please apply here: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/sunshine-in-hospitals/sensory-bags/
We're delighted to offer our sensory bag kits to provide comfort, joy, & distraction to seriously ill children during their hospital stays.
If you're a medical pro and you'd like one, please apply here: https://raysofsunshine.org.uk/sunshine-in-hospitals/sensory-bags/
Sonic made Chase’s wish come true! 🦔💙
5-year-old Chase got comfort watching Sonic while receiving treatment for leukaemia.
For his wish, we brought him face-to-face with his "favourite in the whole world"!
Thank you to Sega Amusements for making Chase's wish come true 🌞
5-year-old Chase got comfort watching Sonic while receiving treatment for leukaemia.
For his wish, we brought him face-to-face with his "favourite in the whole world"!
Thank you to Sega Amusements for making Chase's wish come true 🌞
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sonic made Chase’s wish come true! 🦔💙
5-year-old Chase got comfort watching Sonic while receiving treatment for leukaemia.
For his wish, we brought him face-to-face with his "favourite in the whole world"!
Thank you to Sega Amusements for making Chase's wish come true 🌞
5-year-old Chase got comfort watching Sonic while receiving treatment for leukaemia.
For his wish, we brought him face-to-face with his "favourite in the whole world"!
Thank you to Sega Amusements for making Chase's wish come true 🌞
Naksh loves playing games & has always wanted a console of his own, so we granted his wish for an Xbox!
After months undergoing chemo for leukaemia, Naksh's wish is helping him make new memories away from hospital.
Thanks to our supporters for making Naksh's wish come true💛
After months undergoing chemo for leukaemia, Naksh's wish is helping him make new memories away from hospital.
Thanks to our supporters for making Naksh's wish come true💛
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Naksh loves playing games & has always wanted a console of his own, so we granted his wish for an Xbox!
After months undergoing chemo for leukaemia, Naksh's wish is helping him make new memories away from hospital.
Thanks to our supporters for making Naksh's wish come true💛
After months undergoing chemo for leukaemia, Naksh's wish is helping him make new memories away from hospital.
Thanks to our supporters for making Naksh's wish come true💛
No tricks here, all treats! 🎃
Thanks to our incredible supporters, we’re able to grant "scarily good" magical wishes, host events for our wish community and spread sunshine in hospitals for seriously and terminally ill children all year round 🌞
Who needs spooky when we have smiles this sweet?!
Thanks to our incredible supporters, we’re able to grant "scarily good" magical wishes, host events for our wish community and spread sunshine in hospitals for seriously and terminally ill children all year round 🌞
Who needs spooky when we have smiles this sweet?!
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No tricks here, all treats! 🎃
Thanks to our incredible supporters, we’re able to grant "scarily good" magical wishes, host events for our wish community and spread sunshine in hospitals for seriously and terminally ill children all year round 🌞
Who needs spooky when we have smiles this sweet?!
Thanks to our incredible supporters, we’re able to grant "scarily good" magical wishes, host events for our wish community and spread sunshine in hospitals for seriously and terminally ill children all year round 🌞
Who needs spooky when we have smiles this sweet?!