Barretstown

For the real meaning of the season... Barretstown in County Kildare is all decked out for the holidays and looks more magical than ever. But the real magic is the transformative serious fun Barretstown brings to seriously ill kids from Ireland, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the U.S. But let's have CEO Dee Ahearn tell the story here on Irish Stew: https://lnkd.in/ej5Xzfsy Barretstown Foundation USA #seriousfun #diasporaengagement #nonprofit #charity #healthcare John Lee Martin Nutty Tony Dunne Tim O'Dea @

🎶It’s tiiiime... for the Donation Day on Christmas FM 📻! Tune in to hear heartwarming stories from our campers by our team – Dee Ahearn – CEO, Siobhán Kavanagh - Head of Nursing, John Mitchell – Head of Partnership and Elliot Davis – Assistant Camp Manager. Discover how our therapeutic camps and programmes support children like Aoife, who rediscovered childhood after 84 weeks of chemotherapy.  🎄 This Christmas, your support helps us Sprinkle Some Magic for more children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. 💝 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gBss_WtD or call 0818 911 977. 🎧 Don’t miss out: Tune in on 19th December at https://lnkd.in/eqnr_EVP 

Christmas FM ‘Donation Day’ takes place on Thursday 19th to support “The Magic of Christmas” appeal – a not-for-profit initiative raising vital funds for Barretstown and other incredible charities in Ireland. From 7am to 7pm, enjoy a 12-hour festive radiothon filled with Christmas hits and heartwarming stories, including inspiring interviews from our team about the amazing campers we serve. This Donation Day, we’re asking for your support to Give the Gift of Childhood to children who need it most – because every child deserves magic at Christmas. 💚 💝 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/dYFWupWc or call 0818 911 977. 🎧 Don’t miss out: Tune in on 19th December at https://lnkd.in/eqnr_EVP #Barretstown #ChristmasFM #TheMagicofChristmas #SprinkleSomeMagic #GiveTheGiftOfChildhood

Today, Aoife and Colm Lawless shared their Barretstown story on The Pat Kenny Show, highlighting the incredible impact Barretstown has had on their lives.   Their story is a testament to the magic of Barretstown in transforming the lives of children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.   Hear how Barretstown’s life changing therapeutic programmes and support have made a lasting difference for the Lawless Family, and so many others across Ireland. You can listen back now on The Newstalk player, Pat Kenny Show! Newstalk

🌊Barden are making a splash for Barretstown this Christmas with their Barden Swim Challenge 2024! 💦❄️ Since 2021, the amazing Barden team and their wider community have been braving the cold for the annual Barden & Barretstown Christmas Swim – from the iconic 40ft in Sandycove to the Persian Gulf in Dubai, and even Atlantic in the Algarve! 🏊♀️❄️ Hundreds of brave swimmers have joined Barden in raising vital funds for Barretstown to support children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. This year, Barden is diving in again with an ambitious goal to raise at least €20,000 to help make 2025 unforgettable for families across Ireland. 💛 Once 100 swims have been logged, Barden will donate €5,000 to Barretstown and if they surpass their 100-swim goal, they’ll dive even deeper with additional donations! 😉 💻 Find out more and join the challenge here: https://buff.ly/49IcBQN 💙 Every swim and donation will make a difference to a child living with cancer and other serious illnesses. Together with Barden, we can create brighter futures for the children of Barretstown. #BardenChristmasSwim #Barretstown #MakeWavesForHope #SeriousFun #SprinkleSomeMagic

Last week, we hosted a Christmas jumper coffee morning and bake sale in support of Barretstown ☕🧁 Over €600 was raised for Barretstown, supporting their incredible work providing services for children and families in need. Thank you to everyone who donated! 🎄

Support the Magic Makers campaign and help fund life-changing therapeutic camps at Barretstown. Through your company’s Corporate Social Responsibility, you can give children like Aoife affected by cancer and other serious illnesses, the chance to rediscover the joy of simply being a child again. ✨ Magic Maker donors enjoy exclusive benefits, including brand visibility and access to special events.  Make a long-lasting impact today, join us and sprinkle some magic this Christmas: https://bit.ly/4isdMrI #Barretstown #MagicMaker #SprinkleSomeMagic #Barretstown30 #CSR #CorporateSocialResponsibility 

Today in Hickey's Pharmacy Gorey and around Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail pharmacies with got our jumpers on for Barretstown and specially for our beautiful Aoife Lawless who is our customer she called in today to tell her story of how Barretstown has helped her family and herself an inspiration #Barretstown #Uniphar #hickeyspharmacygorey

This week, Santa and his merry elves wrapped up a very heartwarming toy drive for some really incredible children supported by charities Barretstown, Ronald McDonald House Ireland, Make-A-Wish Ireland and Ronanstown youth service - Crosscare. After weeks of collecting toys, we gathered everything together and made our way through town to the drop-off center in true ADCO fashion—hauling the massive gift collection with one of our very own sleighs! A big thank you to our team, to Santa Dara Byrne, to our elves Twinkletoes (Anita Joyce), Jingle (Gisela B.), Sparkles (Ece C.) and Buddy (Enos Pinheiro), and to each of the amazing teams at these charities who work tirelessly to bring hope and happiness to Ireland's children. The joy of giving is a gift in itself. Let’s keep the magic alive for the little ones who need it most. Join us in making a difference—donate here: https://lnkd.in/eA7kA9Yj https://lnkd.in/dQA_85Yp https://lnkd.in/dCbn6JXR https://lnkd.in/eAezNjKP #construction #constructionindustry #givingback #nonprofit #contractors #donate #charity #team

✨A look back at the Carmichael Good Governance Awards 2024. 👏Well done to all the finalists and award winners. 🙏Thanks again to everyone who entered, assessed, judged, supported, partnered and attended this very special event. 🌟See you all again in 2025! CPI Chronic Pain Ireland SeeBeyondBorders Care Alliance Ireland Marie Keating Foundation Barretstown FoodCloud Trócaire Chartered Accountants Ireland Department of Rural and Community Development 2into3 BoardEffect, a Diligent Brand Davy Ecclesiastical Insurance Office (Ireland) Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Forvis Mazars In Ireland XLeap Red Flare Whelan Dowling & Associates Boardmatch Ireland CPA Ireland Charities Institute Ireland Dóchas Enclude Sport Ireland Volunteer Ireland The Wheel Pobal The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland #gga2024 #GoodGovernanceAwards