Testimonials

Sparks is extremely grateful for the tremendous support of its famous ambassadors from the world of sport, entertainment and the media who help raise awareness of our mission.

Royal Patron: HRH Princess Michael of Kent
Life President: Jimmy Hill OBE
Presidents: Gabby and Kenny Logan
Ambassadors include: Sir Trevor Brooking, Ray Clemence MBE, Martin Johnson CBE, Sir Matthew Pinsent, Robert Powell, Sir Steve Redgrave, Ben Ainslie CBE, Chemmy Alcott, Anton du Beke, Floella Benjamin OBE, Ronnie Corbett OBE, James Cracknell MBE, Annabel Croft, Richard Dunwoody, Sally Gunnell OBE, Jeremy Guscott MBE, Jason Leonard OBE, Simon Shaw MBE, Rick Wakeman, Dennis Waterman and Kevin Whately.

"Without Sparks, many babies and children would die or survive with a much poorer quality of life. The research breakthroughs achieved by Sparks often have benefits for babies and young children around the world as well as the UK." Professor John Wyatt, University College London

“My daughter Zoë’s life has been transformed by Sparks’ work. She suffers from Spastic Cerebral Palsy and has benefited from ground breaking treatments funded by Sparks research. She is now a world away from those heartbreaking moments of her birth when she was given the last rites and we were told she wouldn’t survive. Zoë’s goal now is to grow up and play tennis at Wimbledon – thanks to Sparks this may happen.”
Caroline North, Zoë’s Mum

“The generous support of Sparks is enabling us to develop a unique research centre dedicated to the protection and repair of the brain of premature babies. With Sparks help we can really make a difference to the lives of these precious and vulnerable children.”
Dr. Donald Peebles, University College London

“Our son Joseph is only alive today thanks in part to lifesaving medical equipment funded by Sparks. I’ll never forget the moment the doctors smiled and told me to ‘go out and buy a pram because you’re taking your son home’. I have been a supporter of Sparks ever since.”
Gillian O’Gorman, former international swimmer and Joseph’s Mum

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