The OCC is a charity that relies on the help and support of many people in order to go on providing osteopathy for babies and children which, for many families, wouldn't be possible if they had to pay. It's imperative that as a charity we are able to continue to provide treatment at a reduced cost or free of charge to those whose sick babies or children would otherwise be denied life-enhancing treatment.

Because each of the 30,000 treatment the OCC provides each year costs around £50 to deliver, and because the average donation is only £15, we have to fundraise continuously to ensure we can go on providing paediatric osteopathy for sick babies and children, not only at OCC Clinic London and OCC Clinic Manchester, but also at the neonatal intensive care unit at Barnet General Hospital.

One of the ways people help us is not just by giving a donation, but by organising an event, specifically to raise money for us. Events can range from a cake sale to a marathon, from a baby naming ceremony to a quiz night - one supporter threw a 60th birthday party and asked guests not to bring presents, but to donate to the OCC instead! - you name it, you organise it, and we'll back you up with posters, leaflets and t-shirts!

If you have any ideas for a fundraising event, please do get in touch with Daniel Elser at the OCC (daniel.elser@occ-uk.org) 020 7250 3045.