Spread a Smile and children’s scooter brand Micro Scooters are celebrating four years of partnership, marking a decade of donating scooters to hospitals across the UK to bring moments of fun, movement and freedom to seriously ill children.
Since 2021, Micro Scooters has donated hundreds of scooters to NHS hospitals, where they’ve become a much-loved part of life on the wards. Used by children undergoing treatment for serious illnesses, the scooters provide a rare sense of independence and joy during what is often a long and difficult time.
Micro Scooters has committed to donate 20 scooters along with helmets every month in 2025. These will be distributed to children receiving ongoing care at Spread a Smile’s 39 NHS partner hospitals across the UK.
“We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Micro Scooters,” said Laura Walter, Director of Services at Spread a Smile.
“Their donation offers the opportunity for physical activity, which is crucial to maintaining a child’s well-being. Scooting is an incredibly fun way to encourage children to stay active, especially when they are in hospital for extended periods. It offers a welcome distraction from treatment, supports rehabilitation goals, and helps children feel like kids again.”
Spread a Smile’s mission is to bring joy and laughter to seriously ill children and young people in NHS hospitals, hospices and homes through regular in-person visits and virtual entertainment. Its team of entertainers including musicians, artists, magicians and therapy dogs supports children and families through the toughest of times.
Micro’s donations complement this work by offering entertainment and movement-based support that wouldn’t usually be available in a hospital setting.
“Micro Scooters has always been driven by the mission to give children and families a cleaner, greener way to explore the world,” said Ben Gibson, Managing Director at Micro Scooters.
“Our commitment to supporting children in hospital is something we’re incredibly proud of. We know these scooters offer far more than fun – they provide respite, they support recovery, and they help children feel a little more like themselves. Seeing their faces light up as they scoot through a hospital corridor is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.”
If you or your company would like to find out more about supporting and partnering with Spread a Smile, please email the fundraising team at fundraising@spreadasmile.org – thank you.
