``When I got cancer, it was very hard for me and my family, but Barretstown made it all so much ...
Childhood stops for seriously ill children. At Barretstown, we Press Play on childhood.
Read Alex's Story
Alex's Story
''Seeing a confident and smiling child... we hadn't seen that side of him in so long'' - Agnes, Alex's Mum. Read Alex's story today and please, if you can, help us Press Play on childhood today by making a donation, so that we can continue to be there for families like Alex's who need us now more than ever.
Read More HereExperience the Magic of Barretstown
Barretstown offers free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness – supported behind the scenes by 24 hour on site medical and nursing care. Learn more about how our life-changing programmes can help your family.
What is Barretstown?
At Barretstown we run onsite residential camps and programmes for children and their families affected by serious illnesses like cancer, as well as virtual, school and hospital outreach programmes for all those who need us.
Our families are given a chance to unwind, destress and enjoy quality family-time together in a fun, safe and relaxing environment. Since opening our gates in 1994, we've been there for over 70,000 children and their families, and we'll be here for you too.
Fundraising Inspiration in 2021
Whether it’s hosting a virtual family quiz night, organising a silly socks day in school or taking on a 10,000 steps-a-day walking or running challenge….there are loads of options for you to safely fundraise for Barretstown in 2021!
Find Some Inspiration!
Virtual Team Building
Your new favourite Virtual Fundraising Activity is here - 'I'm A Social Distancer.. Get Me Out Of Here'.
To help us raise the vital funds needed to support thousands of children and families that desperately need our therapeutic camps and programmes, we're offering you and your team a fully inclusive and engaging way to come together virtually and have a little fun. Click below to find out all you need to know about this fantastic event.
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