Barretstown is here for families throughout their cancer journey. Our residential camps have a profound effect and lasting impact on our campers and their families. After participating, children go home with increased confidence, self-esteem and more importantly the reassurance that happiness is not just for healthy children.

But Barretstown’s impact extends far beyond our campus in CO. Kildare. Our hospital and school outreach programmes ensure that the healing touch of Barretstown reaches children all across Ireland.

Our Hospital Outreach Team brings Barretstown’s joy to children and families in hospitals, enhancing their quality of life through creative activities, restoring joy in challenging times. 

Our School Outreach Team supports children returning to school after treatment. Our programme educates classmates about the child’s illness in a child-friendly way, fostering support and reducing bullying and confusion.

One of the many children who we have served is Aoibhe. Aoibhe’s life took a scary turn when a simple eye infection resulted in the diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma—an incredibly rare cancer.

Through these incredibly difficult times, Barretstown emerged as a beacon of hope. Initially hesitant due to her reliance on the wheelchair and ongoing treatment, Aoibhe found joy and friendship with the activities proving a turning point in her emotional recovery. 

Our goal for 2024 is to ensure that we can be here for more children and their families, like Aoibhes, living with cancer in Ireland. With your support, we hope to rebuild the lives and bring a smile back to those who need our support the most.

On this International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, please help us to be there for more children living with cancer by donating today. Thank You.