Adopt Me! x Great Ormond Street Hospital Collaboration – November 2022

In November 2022, Roblox’s Adopt Me! teamed up with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) — one of the world’s top children’s hospitals — for a special in-game charity event. Here's a look at what made this partnership so meaningful:

🎯 Why This Event Happened

The goal was to raise awareness and support for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). This collaboration was part of a broader effort within the Roblox community to use games for social good.

📅 When Did It Take Place?

• Start Date: November 10, 2022
• End Date: November 17, 2022
• Duration: One week

🐶 What Was Included in the Event?

🐾 New Charity Pet: Therapy Dog

A limited-time Therapy Dog pet was added to the game. Players could get it for free by talking to a special GOSH NPC located on the Adopt Me! map.

• The Therapy Dog was Legendary and non-tradable.
• Players who claimed it during the event got to keep it forever.
• It couldn’t be traded to others, keeping it exclusive and meaningful.

👩‍⚕️ GOSH Stand / NPC

An informative booth was placed near the main map area, where players could interact with a GOSH NPC to learn more about the hospital’s mission. The stand also offered external links for players and their families to make real-world donations to GOSH Charity.

💬 Spreading Awareness

Through the event, players discovered facts about mental health, therapy dogs, and how GOSH helps young patients. These educational messages were shared in a kid-friendly way using in-game interactions and prompts.

💖 Making a Difference

This event had a real-world impact. Millions of Adopt Me! players — many of them children and families — learned about the value of hospital support services and therapy animals. It fostered a spirit of giving and showed how virtual play can promote compassion and awareness.

🧸 About GOSH

Great Ormond Street Hospital, located in London, UK, specializes in treating children with rare and complex conditions. The GOSH Charity helps fund:

• Vital medical research
• Support services for families
• Medical equipment and facilities
• Accommodation for families during treatment

Therapy dogs at GOSH play a powerful role in comforting children during difficult medical procedures.

📈 Community Response

The Adopt Me! community responded with overwhelming support. Players described the event as heartwarming and purposeful. Many praised the thoughtful integration of a charity cause into a beloved game, and the Therapy Dog became a favorite for its design and the message it represented.

📌 Key Takeaways

• The Therapy Dog was only available during the event and is no longer obtainable.
• It remains in the inventories of players who claimed it.
• It cannot be traded, keeping its value and significance intact.

📝 Final Thoughts

This event stands out as one of Roblox’s most meaningful collaborations. It proved that gaming can be more than fun — it can also educate, inspire, and make a difference.

Want to support GOSH beyond the game? Visit their official website: https://www.gosh.org