Barretstown offer medically endorsed therapeutic camps and programmes for children with cancer and other serious illnesses. Camps feature a range of adventurous and challenging activities, all supported by medical and nursing care – all free of charge.
Barretstown offer various programmes available for ages infant – 24. Visit their website to learn more below.
Link to website: Barretstown
Make-a-Wish gives seriously ill children the chance to do something extraordinary. For many children, a wish is an opportunity to do something they never thought possible when life is tough
To have their wish granted, a child needs to be aged between 3 and 17 years, living with a life-threatening medical condition and must not have had a wish before. The child’s treating consultant makes the final determination of whether the child is medically eligible
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Clare’s Wish Foundation’s aim is to grant the wishes of adults who have a terminal medical illness. To enrich and enhance their quality of life. A wish granted provides respite from the normal routines of hospital, doctors and treatments. Clare’s Wish believe a wish can have a lasting impact that involves the whole family and can create memories that last a lifetime.
Clare’s Wish Foundation will accept a referral for adults (over 18) with a terminal medical condition and within the Republic of Ireland.
The consultant or doctor makes the final determination as to whether the wish request is medically terminal and also in a medical position to participate in a wish requested.
Link to Website: Clare’s Wish Foundation
CanTeen Ireland is a nationwide support group that aims to support, empower and develop young people age 12 – 25 who have, or have had cancer.
CanTeen Ireland provides an opportunity for young people who have been affected with cancer to meet up in a relaxed and informal setting. Membership is free and we only ask our members to make a small contribution towards the cost of weekends away
Link to Website: CanTeen
Cancer Fund for Children is a charity supporting young people (aged 0–24) and their families across Ireland impacted by cancer, ensuring they don’t face it alone.
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The Irish Cancer Society support all ages however also have adolescent and young adult specific supports:
Link to website: Irish Cancer Society
