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Jocelyn James, an 11-year-old from Stone in Staffordshire, took to the stage to perform at the SeriousFun Children’s Network Gala, alongside superstars including Orlando Bloom, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Boy George and Natalie Pinkham.


The gala was organised to celebrate the work of SeriousFun Children’s Network – a global community of charities that provide free camps and programmes for seriously ill children, set up by Hollywood legend and philanthropist, Paul Newman.


Jocelyn sang on stage at the event as one of the six performers representing Over The Wall, the UK charity member of SeriousFun Children’s Network. Having been diagnosed with leukaemia at aged 8, Jocelyn previously attended Over The Wall’s residential health challenge camp, and was delighted to represent the charity by singing at the celebratory gala.


“Over The Wall camp is a place where you can just be yourself, let your emotions and feelings out, have lots of fun, forget about the horrible stuff and the bad times and make new friends.” Jocelyn said. “And as for the performance- I loved every minute of it- it was truly amazing.”


The annual event took place at the Round House in London and drew a crowd of over 400 people. The evening was filled with songs, performances, celebrity guest appearances, as well as a silent auction which raised funds for Over The Wall.


Jocelyn’s mum, Nicola James explains. “After attending Over The Wall’s camp, Jocelyn absolutely shone- she made friends with three other campers and they are now frequently in touch. It made her realise that other children who may look perfectly ‘normal’ can struggle too, as losing her hair was really upsetting for Joss.”


Television presenter and Formula One pitlane reporter Natalie Pinkham hosted the event, before the campers closed the ceremony. If you would like more information on Over The Wall please visit www.otw.org.uk Photographs courtesy of Mike Marsland pictures, SeriousFun London Gala 2018


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