Events
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Your help and support allows us to continue to help sick children. Take a look at some of the latest events we’ve put on and been a part of, to see what we’ve been up to at Helping Hand. Don’t forget to visit the ‘Ways To Help’ page to find out how you can get involved!
‘Miles for Smiles’ Marsh Industries
A HUGE Thank You to Marsh Industries for their support 😃 Read below for more details and follow the link – https://marshindustries.co.uk/sooey/ #HelpingSickChildren Hi guys, my name is Sooey! I’m a festive snowman on a special mission. I’ve been recruited by Marsh Industries to lead their ‘Miles for Smiles’ Christmas fundraising campaign. My mission is to travel 20,000 miles in 5 days across the UK with the Marsh Team; bringing a smile to every person I meet along the way. Now, I may look like an ordinary festive...
read more“Santa invites Maisie to the North Pole”
A Huge Thank You to Willie for his continued support to the #RBHSC ☺️ #HelpingSickChildren Willie writes another Christmas story . “Santa invites Maisie to the North Pole” After the success of his Christmas book last year ,“ The Wee Dog that Saved Christmas in Armagh “ Armagh’s charity fundraiser Willie Nugent has written a follow up story this year titled “ Santa invites Maisie to the North Pole “ Willie said, “ l heard so many good reports about last years story and how much the children enjoyed it, l just had to...
read moreFundraising Night H&W Welders
A massive thank you to Sarah and her Daughter for organising this event! Promises to be a great night #RBHSC...
read moreStatic Cycle Event
Please read Christine’s story below and check out their JustGiving Page – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/christine-mcburneyrvh A huge thank you for the support! #RBHSC #HelpingSickChildren For anyone who knows us or has read about James’ recent drama, you will know how very grateful we are to have our little boy safe and well at home. You can’t put a price on the life of your child but when you owe their life to wonderful NHS staff, you feel a drive to do something to give back. Times are hard and the...
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Hannah’s 24 Hour Walk Fundraiser for Helping Hand
On Tuesday 12th May 2020, a catastrophic RTC occurred on the Whitepark Road, Ballycastle, which claimed the lives of Hanna Smyth’s mother and little sister aged 3 years. Hannah (5years) was left severely injured as a result. Within minutes, NIAS crews from Ballycastle and further afield attended this major incident. After a period of emergency treatment, NIAS members made the crucial decision to blue light her to Coleraine A&E as soon as possible, rather than wait for HEMS. In my opinion, this decision undoubtedly was the best...
read more24 Hour Walk in Ballycastle
24 Hour Walk in Ballycastle 25th/26th July 2020 We just wanted to make you all aware of the fantastic event happening on the 25/26th July. Rev John Stanbridge, Daniel, Connor, Keith and Paddy the dog will be walking a circuit from Marconi’s Cottage, through Ballycastle to the Diamond and back again for 24HOURS STRAIGHT!!!! We would just like to thank everyone involved in this incredible event and we will be following up next week with more specific details. #RBHSC...
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Increasing pressures on the National Health Service make it essential to find additional sources of revenue – to provide the best equipment, to fund research, education and to support the immediate needs of children and their parents. Helping Hand Charity was established by the medical staff at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children in 1997 with the single aim of helping the children in their care. Helping Hand is an independent Charity which operates through a board of trustees and fundraises exclusively for “The Children’s...
read moreMid Ulster Vintage Vehicle Club
Massive thank you to Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicle Club for their support! You can read their story, get involved and donate here – https://www.justgiving.com/…/mid-ulster-vintage-vehicles-cl… Earlier this year, one of our members had reason to spend many months at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children with a member of their family. Our club celebrates a milestone this year – it is 45 years since the club was formed in Moneymore in 1975. We normally hold a successful vintage rally/field day every year but in place of that...
read moreArdmore Easter Egg Comp
A huge thank you Ardmore Holywood for their support Head over to their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ardmoreholywood #HelpingSickChildren...
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