Now in their fourth year, the WellChild Awards is a prestigious and star-studded occasion held to raise awareness of children's health in the UK.

The awards recognise and encourage all those dealing with childhood health issues on a daily basis, especially those dedicated doctors, medical researchers, nurses and teachers who care for sick children every day. Perhaps most important of all, they recognise those children who have coped against the odds with a serious illness or disability and who are an inspiration to us all.

This year's Awards will be held at Lords Cricket Ground on 20th October. The 2008 media partner will be the Mail on Sunday's You magazine and will be hosted by BBC News' Emily Maitliss, with each award to be presented by a celebrity.

In 2007 these included Prince Harry, Rod Stewart, Duncan Bannatyne, Westlife and the Strictly Come Dancing team.

The 2007 event was extremely high-profile, attended by over 500 people. It received the following press coverage

  •  Television - ITV News, BBC (South, East and Liverpool), Community Channel

  •  Newspapers - The Sun, Daily Mirror, Metro, The Times

  •  Magazines - Hello!, Best, Reveal, Real People, First News

  •  Websites - channel4.com, mirror.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk, people.com, itn.co.uk.

A full press pack is available and video highlights can be viewed on the website. A number of sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact: Karl Gwilliam, Fundraising Manager.

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