Liam Payne's family and friends raise staggering amount of money for children's cancer unit after funeral donations
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Liam Payne's family and friends have raised a staggering amount of money for a children's cancer charity following his shock death last year. It has been revealed that the One Direction star's kind-hearted family and friends raised an incredible £31,303 for Great Ormond Street Hospital after attending his funeral in November.
![[The One Direction star's kind-hearted family and friends raised an incredible £31,303 for Great Ormond Street Hospital after attending his funeral in November; pictured in 2016 with ex girlfriend Cheryl]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/00/94327097-14306879-image-a-54_1737420835447.jpg)
And fans also donated a further £1,808 through online donations in Liam's name. The money will go towards building a new children's cancer unit at the hospital in London. A source told The Sun: 'Everyone is still coming to terms with the tragic loss of Liam, but there is some comfort in knowing the legacy he leaves behind.
![[And fans also donated a further £1,808 through online donations in Liam's name. The money will go towards building a new children's cancer unit at the Hospital in London; pictured 2015]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/00/94327315-14306879-image-a-55_1737420842191.jpg)
'Everyone dug deep at the service and the amount raised is staggering — it will help change lives. Liam Payne's family and friends raised a staggering amount of money for children's cancer charity following his shock death last year. The One Direction star's kind-hearted family and friends raised an incredible £31,303 for Great Ormond Street Hospital after attending his funeral in November; pictured in 2016 with ex girlfriend Cheryl.
![[A source said: 'Everyone dug deep at the service and the amount raised is staggering — it will help change lives. Aside from his love of music, Liam was passionate about helping others, especially children, due to his love of being a father to little Bear']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/00/94327709-14306879-image-a-56_1737420952649.jpg)
'Aside from his love of music, Liam was passionate about helping others, especially children, due to his love of being a father to little Bear.'. Liz Tait, the director of fund-raising at Great Ormond Street Hospital, told Bizarre: 'We're extremely touched and grateful for all the donations in memory of Liam, which will go towards building a brand new children's cancer centre at Great Ormond Street.
![[It comes after Payne's cause of death was at a UK inquest, three months after he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina after a drink-drug binge on October 16 (pictured in March 2024)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/01/94050387-14306879-One_Direction_are_re_releasing_their_2013_documentary_This_Is_Us-a-57_1737421399930.jpg)
