Daniel Craig yesterday described the Great Ormond Street Hospital as an “extraordinary place” as he became the latest star to throw his weight behind the Standard’s Give to GOSH appeal.
The Bond actor, 47, who said patients and staff are “real-life heroes”, donated one of his famously sharp suits to the fourth and final online auction of the campaign, which started yesterday.
The suit is a Tom Ford tuxedo, including bow tie, cummerbund and shirt, worn by the actor at the Governors Awards in Hollywood last year.
All the items have been signed by Craig.
The actor said: “Whenever I’ve visited (the hospital) I’ve met so many real-life heroes — both the people who work there and, especially, the remarkable young people treated there.
“So I am delighted to support the Give to GOSH appeal. I would encourage you to do the same and you can help to make a genuine difference to the lives of seriously ill children.” The tuxedo, made bespoke for Craig, incorporates peak lapels, a single-button front and double-vented back. Other prizes include five-star holidays to Dubai and Corfu, a Rolls-Royce factory tour and a Tracey Emin-signed bottle of single malt donated by Richard Caring’s 34 restaurant.
Caring has also announced a banquet at his new venue Sexy Fish, for GOSH doctors and nurses and those who have been involved with the campaign.
The previous three auctions, powered by online bidding platform Givergy Access, have raised more than £100,000. “It’s been an absolute pleasure supporting such an incredible cause,” said managing director Tim Stansbury.
Together with reader and corporate donations, the auctions have helped make Give to GOSH the most successful seasonal fundraising campaign in the Standard’s history, raising £3mn.