In 2016 my husband was on life support for 3 months. For 6 weeks he was critically ill in Cork University Hospital. During that very traumatic time, we lived in Bru Columbanus. We had an ensuite room, fabulous cooking facilities and a very comfortable home from home. This made such a difference to us as a family, allowing us to be close to my husband, without any financial burden. Bru Columbanus relies 100% on fundraising. Please support this fantastic facility by donating 5 euro in lieu of a Christmas gift, and donate your presence to someone instead of the present. In a time of media connection, we are becoming very disconnected from each other. Spend some time with someone, either in person or through a phone call. Make Christmas special for you, and for someone you care about; and help the wonderful work of Bru Columbanus.