Learn the impact of Barretstown on campers like Emily & Cormac
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Host a Big Picnic this June in aid of Barretstown
Why not host your own Big Picnic this June and help fundraise for Barretstown's therapeutic programmes? Register to Host Your Own Big Picnic, sponsored by Brady Family, and get a special picnic pack to download including recipe and games ideas, voucher for Brady Family and the first 250 people to register will get their very own Brady Bear!
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The impact of Barretstown - Alex's Story
Barretstown can change the lives of children affected by serious illness - just as it did for Alex and his family. Learn what a difference your support and donations can make through Alex's story.
Alex's StoryExperience 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 2022
Host your own Big Picnic this June and help raise funds for Barretstown's Therapeutic Programmes - Invite friends and family to your home or the park, or even bring the fun of camp into the workplace and share a picnic with your colleagues.
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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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