The success of the IMAGINE Appeal depends on the support it receives from individuals and organisations on all levels. Here you can find out more about some of our supporters. Appeal President The Countess of Derby Appeal Vice President Sir Desmond Pitcher Chairman Jim Davies, Davies Wallis Foyster Board TV presenter Coleen McLoughlin Speedway rider Mark Lemon Littlewoods Shop Direct Group has been a proud partner of Alder Hey Children's Hospital since 2003, when it donated a total of £2.25 million to help fund the development of the Littlewoods Children's Neurosciences Foundation. Officially opened in December 2006, the Neurosciences Unit is already helping to treat thousands of ill children from the North West and beyond, to help improve quality of life and for doctors to better understand brain conditions. Furthermore, Littlewoods Shop Direct Group actively encourages its 21,500 employees to help raise extra funds for the hospital by organising special events and regular fundraising initiatives.


Champion Jockey AP McCoy Trainer (retired jockey) Carl Llewellyn 

National Hunt jockey Mick Fitzgerald England and Manchester Utd player Wayne Rooney 

Actor David Morrissey Actress Sheree Murphy 

Fashion Designer Kirsty Doyle Liverpool FC player Jamie Carragher 



