"I still remember my very first WellChild Awards, eighteen years ago. I walked into the room, and within about three minutes I realised two things: the love and energy in the room was palpable, so too was the unpredictability! And second, that I was completely hooked on it all. This night has been a highlight of my year ever since and it's all because of you guys - these children, this cause, and our Wellchild community, he said."
"Since those early days, 311 WellChild Award winners have inspired us with their bravery. Today, a 53-strong team of WellChild Nurses are out there making an enormous difference, he said. Add to that a community of more than 3,600 families, plus support programmes reaching even further, and you see the real impact of what has been built here."
"For two decades, this event has shone a bright spotlight on the needs of children and young people living with complex medical conditions. But more than that, it has celebrated something far bigger - your courage, your resilience, and the extraordinary love of the families and carers who never stop showing up."
Prince Harry delivered a tribute at the WellChild Awards in London on the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death. The Duke, patron of WellChild for 17 years, attended his fifteenth ceremony and spent time with winners and their families before the event. He presented the Inspirational Child award to six-year-old Esmee McGlinchey, who has undergone 35 surgeries and is celebrated for bringing smiles. He highlighted 311 past award winners, a 53-strong team of WellChild Nurses, and a community of more than 3,600 families. He called for continued backing of the charity's mission and programmes.
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