SINCE its first performance nearly 100 years ago, Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, has been a part of every childhood.

J M Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, gave the copyright of his classic play to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929.

Ever since, the magical story has brought fairytale endings to countless sick children from around the country whom the hospital has treated.

Peter Pan was performed for the first time on December 27, 1904 at the Duke of York's Theatre, London.

This December, a new live-action version of the play will be released worldwide.

The world premiere of the film, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, will start a year of fund-raising events.

We are looking for people to help make 2004 a fairytale year to remember. Were you treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a child? Would you be happy to tell us your story?

Great Ormond Street is holding an auction of Peter Pan memorabilia in spring/summer 2004 to raise funds for the hospital.

Have you anything that may be of value hidden in your attic? Would you be happy to auction it?

If so, please contact GOSHCC on 020 7916 5678 or email publicity@gosh.nhs.uk