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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!
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...
read moreEliza 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.
read moreJacob 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...
read moreOonagh McKenna
Oonagh McKenna and friends & family took on a difficult challenge recently of climbing 6 peaks in the Mournes, in one day to raise money in memory of her son Ethan. She set herself a target of £1000 but the generosity of all that knew Ethan grew this to an amazing £7,422.32. Since the picture was taken last Saturday we have received another £250 which gives a total of £7,672.32. This money will be split between PICU and ED who looked after Ethan. A huge thank you to everyone involved! #RBHSC...
read moreAlastair Richmond
Alastair Richmond donated £1,000 in lieu of Christmas gifts for the customers of Richmond Mechanical. Alastair’s two sons Ruari and Padraig passed it on to Nigel. Many thanks guys ...
read moreWILLIE’S CHRISTMAS BOOK “ YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD FOR SANTA “ IS NOW ON SALE
WILLIE’S CHRISTMAS BOOK “ YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD FOR SANTA “ IS NOW ON SALE. Willie Nugent’s latest Christmas book “ You’re never too old for Santa “ is now in the shops and with Christmas just around the corner what better time to buy one. Willie said “ My story is about a wee dog who believes because she’s getting old she’s no longer needed. The story can also be related to elderly relatives, friends and neighbours. My advice this Christmas is to always let the elderly know you care and old age doesn’t mean they...
read moreLittle Leo Allen
Little Leo Allen called in to see the girls in PICU with Mum and dad Kerry and Daryl and presented a cheque for £5,000 to Helping Hand from BBC a coffee morning in their home town of Augher. They presented similar amounts to the Neonatel Unit and Blossom House in Craigavon. Amazing! Thank you so much #RBHSC...
read moreHalle Tyrrell
Halle Tyrrell turned up with an amazing collection of toys and games for the play department to distribute over Christmas AND a cheque for £728. All this was achieved by Dad Patrick’s Christmas toy drive appeal on face book. Great result, thank you!
read moreGrace Kearley
(Almost) 9 year old Grace Kearley held a Top Hat Bun Sale recently and raised £264.00 which she passed on to Nigel. Thank you Grace and next time bring us a sample!! #RBHSC...
read morePub Quiz in memory of Olivia Patton
Can we just express our deepest gratitude for the continued support, in memory of Olivia! This will be a fun night of entertainment. If you’re local or know of anyone who might like a pub quiz please share this with...
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