WHEN it comes to birthdays most little girls would be crying out for High School Musical goodies or Bratz dolls.

But seven-year-old Charlotte Mills wants more than anything to give a gift to Great Ormond Street Hospital for all it’s done for her.

The Abbey Meads youngster has spent her short life in and out of the famous hospital’s ophthalmology unit receiving treatment for a rare genetic condition affecting her retinas, leaving her partially sighted.

Despite the difficulties she faces she refuses to be treated any differently to her peers, riding her bike and playing games like them.

But as her seventh birthday party looms, on Sunday, the youngster has asked that instead of presents, her friends donate their pocket money to the hospital she loves so much.

Mum Vivienne said: “I know all parents say this but Charlotte is a wonderful child. She makes us so proud every day and asking for this on a day that’s meant for her is inspiring.

“She loves Great Ormond Street, she has spent so much time there in her life and loves seeing her little friends there.

She said she just wanted to give the hospital a present and everyone seems happy with that.”

A fan of High School Musical, Charlotte is hosting a themed party where her friends can learn dance moves and play games and enjoy a High School Musical-themed cake.

Despite insisting she had no birthday presents, Charlotte was given a special treat on her actual birthday – August 28 – a Nintendo Wii and sports games.

“She’s only seven after all”, said Vivienne.

“As admirable as it is we didn’t want Charlotte to go without on her own birthday as it’s her special day.

“The Wii sports games will help her hand-eye coordination so it’ll be a bit of fun and help her condition too.”

Vivienne says that Great Ormond Street’s fame works against it when it comes to funding.

“There are lots of things the hospital need but people just don’t donate because they think its fame means it has a lot of funding.

“It is an incredibly special place full of laughter. Charlotte met a little girl with leukaemia last time we went and they just kept giggling, it is a real haven for children and doesn’t have that hospital feel to it.”

Charlotte said she was hoping that the money would be able to help other patients like her have a comfortable stay at the hospital.

She said: “I really like Great Ormond Street. It’s not like a hospital, everyone is really friendly and I have loads of friends there. I did get one birthday present, a Nintendo Wii and I have been playing lots of tennis, but everything else I would like to go to the hospital.”