Please support us as we complete a 10,000 feet tandem skydive (at a speed of 200km per hour!!) in aid of the very worthy Neonatal Unit in Cork's University Hospital And Down Syndrone Ireland!
The Neonatal Unit (NNU) at CUMH is one of the busiest units in the country catering for approximately 8...
Please support us as we complete a 10,000 feet tandem skydive (at a speed of 200km per hour!!) in aid of the very worthy Neonatal Unit in Cork's University Hospital And Down Syndrone Ireland!
The Neonatal Unit (NNU) at CUMH is one of the busiest units in the country catering for approximately 8,000 births at CUMH per year. Approximately 1 in 10 of all babies born in CUMH will require admission to the neonatal unit. Babies are admitted to the neonatal unit for a number of reasons including Prematurity, Breathing Problems, Neonatal Jaundice and Feeding Issues to mention but a few.
Down Syndrome Ireland has twenty-five branches nationwide. These branches are run almost exclusively by volunteer parents working in committees and providing their members with a wide range of services and social opportunities.
The services and opportunities offered to members vary with each branch, but among them are:
Parent Link
Early Development Programmes
Mother & Child Groups
Pre-school Home Teaching Service
Speech & Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
The Latch-On (Adult Literacy) Programme
Employment Opportunities
Arts & Crafts Classes
Speech & Drama Classes
Dance Classes
Social Occasions including:
Christmas Parties
Summer Outings
Theatre & Concert visits