💙 Help Little Caolán Fight Leukemia with our BBQ Barn Bash event 💙

Three-year-old Caolán Smyth, a joyful and spirited boy from Fordstown, Co. Meath, was diagnosed with Leukemia on 14th April 2025. This devastating news has turned life upside down for his loving parents Conor and Caroline, and his two brothers, Senán and Baby Rían..

Caolán is courageously battling his leukemia diagnoses, undergoing intense treatment under the expert care of Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Caolán's treatment will be ongoing for 2 years and 9 months, with the first 9 months being especially intense.

As his family adjusts to this new reality, his local community want to try help take away any financial strain associated with Caolán’s treatment.

We are launching this fundraiser, "BBQ Barn Bash: Caolán’s Fight Against Leukemia" (details below), to support Caolán and his family through the challenging months to come. Your donations will help with:

Therapies:Covering the cost of play and music therapy to support Caolán's emotional and psychological well-being as he undergoes treatment. This will also cover the cost of play and music therapy for Caolán's older brother, Senán, as he navigates this journey of watching his little brother battle leukemia.
Travel Expenses:Covering the cost of frequent trips to Crumlin Hospital, including parking fees, tolls, petrol, etc.
Home Care:Helping with household running costs while Caolán's mammy, Caroline, takes leave from work to provide 24/7 care for Caolán.
House Modifications: Making necessary adjustments to the family home to ensure it is a safe and supportive environment for Caolán during his treatment and recovery.
Accommodation:Assisting with lodging costs for Caolán's parents in Dublin while he receives treatment at Crumlin Hospital.
Donation: A Percentage of the monies raised will go towards the Childhood Cancer Ireland charity and St John’s Ward in Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

The Smyth family are a beloved part of the local community and proud members of St Ultans GFC and St Ultan’s/Cortown Gaels. Now, we’re asking the wider community—friends, neighbours, teammates, and kind-hearted strangers—to come together and help lighten their load.

Another way of showing your support is by buying a ticket and attending our special fundraiser:

🎸"BBQ Barn Bash: Caolán’s Fight Against Leukemia" 🎸

📍 BBQ Barn Bash @ Rockfield House
📅 September 12th, 20:00
🎶 Live music by The Jones Band

🎟️Tickets cost €25
🔥 BBQ & Family Fun

Join us for an evening of music, community, and hope—all in aid of Caolán’s journey.

Tickets Now Available

To attend BBQ Barn Bash: Caolán’s Fight Against Leukemia, simply:

click the donation link
pay the correct amount based on the number of tickets you’d like to purchase
once your payment is complete, please comment "Tickets"
you’ll then be added to the guest list for the night. It’s that easy!
Tickets are also available to buy from local shops.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Whether you can give €5 or €50, or simply share this information with your network, your support means the world. Let’s come together to give Caolán and his family the strength and resources they need to fight this battle.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU💙

#CaolánsFight #BBQBarnBash #TeamCaolán

💙 Help Little Caolán Fight Leukemia 💙

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