Radio station GWR is urging people to dig deep into their wallets to help sick children in Bristol.

There will be a three-day push for donations for Bristol Children's Hospital's dedicated charity, the Grand Appeal, next month.

GWR radio presenters Bush and Troy will be broadcasting live from the hospital on December 11, 12 and 13 and getting patients, their families and hospital staff to speak to them about their experiences.

The three-day broadcast is a joint initiative run by the Grand Appeal, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, who run the site, and GWR.

It aims to raise tens of thousands of pounds to help sick children treated at the hospital.

More than 1,400 staff work at the Children's Hospital, which is a regional specialist centre for treating youngsters, and more than 15,000 children are treated are admitted to the wards each year.

The fundraiser is based on work carried out by American charity Children's Miracle Network, which has raised millions for hospitals in the US.

The Grand Appeal was chosen to pioneer the idea in England.

Deputy director of the Grand Appeal, Anna Shepherd, said: "This is the first fundraising event of its kind to be held in England and a great chance for people in Bristol to hear a wide range of compelling stories that make up life at the Children's Hospital.

"Everyone is dedicated to making the broadcast a huge success, from families telling their heartfelt stories for the first time to hospital staff and volunteers keen to share their experiences.

"Wallace and Gromit's Grand Appeal fundraises continually to improve the quality of life for patients and their families at the Bristol Children's Hospital by providing much needed additional facilities, comforts and state of the art equipment, but we need ongoing support."

GWR Bristol presenters Bush and Troy said: "All of us at GWR Bristol are very excited to be involved in such a ground-breaking event.

"Bristol's Big Give will provide a real understanding of the vital work carried out at Bristol Children's Hospital as well as encouraging listeners to make a difference by tuning in over the three days."

UHBristol chief executive, Graham Rich, said: "It's going to be a great event, as we look forward to sharing the amazing stories from inside this very special hospital."

The Bush and Troy Show, Bristol's Big Give, will be on air from 6am to 6pm on Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12, and from 8am to 2pm on Saturday, December 13.

For more information about Bristol's Big Give contact the Grand Appeal on 927 3888 or visit websites www.bristolsbiggive.org.uk or www.gwrfmbristol.co.uk.