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Barretstown
Restoring young lives affected by cancer and other serious illness
About Barretstown
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. Since we first opened our gates in 1994 we have brought the magic of Barretstown to over 85,000 campers. Childhood stops for children affected by serious illness. At Barretstown, we Press Play on childhood. Charity no. CHY10715 Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20027759
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Presence & Recognition
Barretstown hosted the first ever Half Marathon in aid of Barretstown on Sunday, with participants including Ethan Cleary, Fergal Barrett, David Joyce, Patricia Ferguson, Ciara Regan, Patricia Kelly, Naas AC, and volunteers.
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Presence & Recognition
Barretstown participated in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland launch of its next chapter and establishment of Ireland's first Psychosocial Clinical Research Hub.
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Strategy & Corporate Development
Barretstown's Youth Board, led by Chair Ava Wallace and Darren Maher, unveiled a new identity marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
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Presence & Recognition
Barretstown welcomed Former President Michael D. Higgins, Patron Sabina Higgins, Minister Martin Heydon, HE Kara Owen, and Ray D’Arcy to the RDS for the celebration of The Magic of Barretstown and the Science Behind It: Our Next Chapter.
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Presence & Recognition
Barretstown was joined by Medical Patron Professor Owen Smith and Medical Director Dr Peter McCarthy alongside supporters, partners, colleagues, and friends.
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Presence & Recognition
Barretstown celebrated reaching 175,000 children, young people, and their families since it was founded by Paul Newman in 1994.
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