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!
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...
read moreOn 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 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...
read moreIncreasing 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 moreMassive 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 moreA huge thank you Ardmore Holywood for their support Head over to their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ardmoreholywood #HelpingSickChildren...
read more**Virtual & Live Stream Fundraising** Over the past week, we have been exploring new ways of fundraising. Like many charities, our traditional fundraising has completely stopped for the time being. However, we really like the sound of Virtual or Live Stream Fundraising using platforms like Youtube, Facebook Live, Twitch, Zoom & Houseparty in association with our JustGiving page. An example idea is to have a ‘Pub Quiz’ via the Houseparty App. Prior to the event, you set up your JustGiving Page (Our link –...
read more**Announcement** Good afternoon everyone, we just wanted to let you know that due to the outbreak of COVID-19, from today our office will not be manned. However, we want to assure you that we are still fully operational during office hours. Nigel can be contacted via mobile on 07484047982 and our office email is helpinghandrbhsc@btconnect.com. Our social media will be monitored too. We understand many of you had fundraising plans in place, which will now have to be postponed, in particular the dozens of you who have been training for the...
read morePrep this week for the Easter Baskets 2020 Do you know someone who would like one? Great for staff rooms, pubs, cafes, hairdressers etc £1 per square, 120 spaces and we provide everything you need. Please email helpinghandrbhsc@connect.com or call 028 9027...
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