Give someone an alternative gift this Christmas and help make a difference to Great Ormond Street Hospital's young patients. When you purchase an alternative gift the recipient receives a gift card and certificate and your donation is put to good use in the hospital. Your donation could go towards the cost of a play room. To a sick child, the benefits of play cannot be overstated. Play introduces normality into a strange environment, it takes away the fear of the unknown, lessens the impact of pain and anxiety and helps children express their fears and feelings. Ultimately play speeds recovery.