19 October 2017
Baroness Thornton Hosts a Drinks Reception at the House of Lords
On October 3rd, we were honoured to hold a reception at the House of Lords, hosted by Baroness Thornton.
The evening was a chance to bring together some of our wonderful supporters to thank them for their incredible contribution and share plans for the future. Our guests even got the chance to meet Dr Snug and Dr Geehee, two amazing Giggle Doctors, and learn more about their work.
There were three speeches to start the evening, the first being from our host Baroness Thornton, who has supported the charity for over fifteen years. Baroness Thornton spoke about how she learnt about us through a friend whose child was visited by a Giggle Doctor and why the laughter and giggles they bring to children means so much to her.
Then Derek Berry, of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, explained why they have chosen to support us as part of a three year partnership and how he hopes the Livery can help us reach even more hospitals and children.
To conclude our founder, André (who had flown over from Switzerland) discussed why he and his brother, founded Theodora Children’s Charity in memory of their mother, Theodora. From one Giggle Doctor visiting Great Ormond Street in 1994, we now plan to reach 43,500 children by the end of 2019.
The evening was a wonderful success in a stunning venue with guests leaving inspired and motivated by the work that we do.