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Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Kildare - W91 RDX6

Barretstown

Barretstown offers a fun programme of challenging activities designed to help children deal with the trauma of serious illness. Hospitals take care of the physical effects of serious illness. Barretstown helps to heal the emotional scars.

For more information check out our website at www.barretstown.org

overview

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.

All of the children and families come to Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food and medical assistance are provided at no cost to the family.

Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of corporate supporters, individuals and community groups.

Barretstown is recognised as a centre of excellence in childhood cancer care and other serious illnesses. Children are referred to Barretstown based on their medical needs.

where your money goes

All of the children and families come to Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food and medical assistance are provided at no cost to the family.

Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of corporate supporters, individuals and community groups.

Barretstown is recognised as a centre of excellence in childhood cancer care and other serious illnesses. Children are referred to Barretstown based on their medical needs.

history

Almost three decades ago, Paul Newman had a vision: imagine if children living with serious illness had the chance to simply be children. To just have fun. So he started a camp where kids could, in his words; “raise a little hell.”

Today, we continue Paul’s legacy as an independently financed and managed camp. Barretstown is a proud member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, a growing global community of independently managed and financed camps and programs, Paul’s legacy.

Established in 1994, with the generous donation of our 500 acre estate by the Irish Government, Barretstown was the first camp of its kind to be opened outside the USA and the third camp founded by Paul.

Our Mission

To rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness, and their families, through a life changing Therapeutic Recreation programme in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.

Gifts of Impact

Charitable gifts are an easy, thoughtful and impactful way to support a cause you or your loved one cares about. Once completed, you will receive a certificate by email to share with the person you are gifting to.

Outreach Materials
€ 15

Outreach Materials

Helps provide materials for Barretstown’s crucial outreach programme in hospitals across Ireland.

Med Shed Supplies
€ 25

Med Shed Supplies

Helps provide essential medical supplies to the Barretstown Med Shed

Outreach School Visit
€ 50

Outreach School Visit

Supports an Outreach team school visit, to educate students on the illness affecting a classmate.

Activity Leader Training
€ 100

Activity Leader Training

Will help fund training for our Activity Leader team to deliver our therapeutic programmes.

Hospital Outreach Visit
€ 150

Hospital Outreach Visit

Will help fund a day of Outreach programmes in hospitals throughout Ireland

Therapeutic Activity
€ 250

Therapeutic Activity

Will help fund one of Barretstown’s essential therapeutic activities for a whole day

Med Shed Care
€ 500

Med Shed Care

Will help fund vital medical care in the Med Shed for a child who is seriously ill.

Weekend Camp
€ 750

Weekend Camp

Will help Press Play for a seriously ill child by attending a Barretstown weekend programme

Weekend Camp - Family
€ 1000

Weekend Camp - Family

Help Press Play for a family living with serious illness by attending a Barretstown weekend camp.

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