Our vision is that every child with a serious illness should be able to enjoy their childhood. Barretstown helps rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness, and their families, by providing life changing therapeutic programmes in a safe, fun and supportive environment. When a child is seriously ill, their life becomes about everything they can’t do anymore, and they can stop feeling like a regular child. Even when they physically start to get better, the psychological scars of their illness, or that of their siblings, can remain, eroding confidence, diminishing self-esteem and coping skills. Barretstown empowers and encourages each child to step out of their comfort zone and rebuild their confidence through our medically endorsed therapeutic programmes. They start to discover the magic of being a child again. Barretstown offers therapeutic programmes at our unique residential site in Co Kildare, and in hospitals and schools throughout Ireland.
Since opening our gates in 1994, Barretstown has served 75,000 children and family members. One of the most powerful and lasting ways you can support children living with serious illness is by considering leaving a gift in your will. All gifts left to Barretstown in wills, no matter how big or small the amount, will be combined into the Magic Fund. This Fund is a vital source of income for Barretstown, allowing us to bring more campers to Barretstown and to invest in vital capital projects we would not otherwise be in a position to undertake. Leave behind a little magic. Ensuring Barretstown can be here for future generations can be your legacy. Your care and compassion for children will live on in Barretstown. We are grateful for every legacy gift. Whether it is a modest sum of money, or a small percentage, each gift will help bring magic into the lives of children living with serious illness.
“There is something only those who go to Barretstown understand: camp magic. The best of humanity is felt here. It is my honour and privilege to pay it back and pay it forward to a camp and country that holds a piece of my heart and soul, by leaving a legacy.” Brenda Eng, Med Shed volunteer nurse and legacy donor
WALKING FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND FUN, FRIENDSHIP, FITNESS Join the launch at SeniorTimes LIVE! in the RDS on the 23rd and 24th April
