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Your help and support allows us to continue to help sick children. Take a look at some of the latest news and events to see what we’ve been up to at Helping Hand, and don’t forget to visit the ‘Ways To Help’ page to find out how you can get involved!

Funding Update

Posted by on Feb 26, 2024 in Current Projects, News Column | Comments Off on Funding Update

Funding Update

One of our favourite posts! Our trustees met last month and approved the below. THANK YOU for making it happen!! *Physiotherapy Dept – 2 x Simeox Devices – airway clearance device. *Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist – 2 X High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillators. *ENT – Mural decorations in the unit to provide a more child friendly environment. *Ward 2B, Withers, MPH Fish Tank and ongoing maintenance for the waiting room...

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Belfast Marathon 2024

Posted by on Jan 17, 2024 in Events Column, News Column | Comments Off on Belfast Marathon 2024

Belfast Marathon 2024

Are you running this year’s Belfast City Marathon? Why not raise funds for the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Contact us for more information. To register – https://belfastcitymarathon.com/events/marathon Date: Sunday 5th May 2024 Time: 9am Start: Stormont Estate (Prince of Wales Avenue) Finish: Ormeau...

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Martin Boldizsar

Posted by on Jan 17, 2024 in News Column | Comments Off on Martin Boldizsar

Martin Boldizsar

Martin Boldizsar from 1904 catering in Holywood Gold Club has been fundraising again and managed to raise an amazing £2,700.00 by raffling Christmas Hampers to the generous members of HGC. Many thanks to all who contributed. Also pictured is Toby, Martin’s son who has attended the hospital and Mum Gemma Thank you so...

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Willie Nugent

Posted by on Jan 17, 2024 in News Column | Comments Off on Willie Nugent

Willie Nugent

Our old friend Willie Nugent called in today with another donation of £1,000.00 raised from the sale of his latest book about the adventures of Maisie his faithful dog. The latest book is called ‘You’re Never Too Old for Santa’ and we are again indebted to him for his continuing support. Happy New Year Willie...

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In Memory of Odhran

Posted by on Jan 17, 2024 in News Column | Comments Off on In Memory of Odhran

In Memory of Odhran

Huge thank you to Zara & Diarmuid Frazer who delivered £5,560.00 in memory of Odhran. A charity dance was held and the PICU Team are incredibly...

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Shield Accident Management

Posted by on Dec 15, 2023 in News Column | Comments Off on Shield Accident Management

Shield Accident Management

The team from Shield Accident Management presented Nigel with an incredible cheque for £15,870.88. This was raised through an abseil and a company raffle in memory of and in appreciation of the care received for Ava Mae McCusker. Amazing! Thank you so much! #rbhsc...

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Robert Leahy Spirit Employees Charity

Posted by on Dec 15, 2023 in News Column | Comments Off on Robert Leahy Spirit Employees Charity

Robert Leahy Spirit Employees Charity

Regular visitor Robert Leahy from the Spirit Employees Charity dropped in his usual Christmas present of £1,000. Thank you as always for your generosity Robert & Team #rbhsc...

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Jake & Daisy

Posted by on Dec 15, 2023 in News Column | Comments Off on Jake & Daisy

Jake & Daisy

Jake Black and girlfriend Daisy dropped in a mountain of toys and games collected through the Ballyclare Spar shop. Everything graded into age groups allowing the Play Department to distribute them across the hospital. Huge huge thank you #RBHSC...

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Eliza Gray

Posted by on Dec 13, 2023 in News Column | Comments Off on Eliza Gray

Eliza Gray

A huge thank you to Junior Burrows of the South West Down Bands Association who fundraised all year for Helping Hands, handing over £600 to Richard and Eliza Gray for the Cystic Fibrosis Team in the RBHSC.  

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Jacob Kerr

Posted by on Dec 4, 2023 in News Column | Comments Off on Jacob Kerr

Jacob Kerr

Jacob Kerr called in with Mum and Dad to present a cheque to the CF Team for £2,150.00 raised from by a house contents sale and donations from family & friends. Many thanks Jacob and family...

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