J. M. Barrie Donated Peter Pan Rights to Hospital in 1929
In 1929, J. M. Barrie gifted the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital, creating a lasting funding source. The hospital receives royalties from performances of the story, supporting care for critically ill children. A unique UK law protects these royalties even after copyright expiration, highlighting Barrie's enduring impact and the role of literature in charity.
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