STARS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BARRETSTOWN AT ANNUAL BIG PICNIC EVENT
Funds Raised for Children Affected by Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses
Well-known Irish personalities joined thousands of visitors for a spectacular day at Barretstown’s annual Big Picnic, in association with Brady Family Ham. Funds raised go towards the provision of Barretstown’s life changing therapeutic camps and programmes for children impacted by cancer and other serious illnesses.
To date, Barretstown has served over 125,000 children and families through its specially designed residential and outreach camps and programmes and today welcomed guests to its fabulous campus for a fun-filled family day out.
Attendees were treated to an action-packed line-up that included breathtaking performances from Fossett’s Circus, activities such as canoeing and face painting, music, dance, and much more. Well-known personalities spotted enjoying the day included presenter Anna Daly, model Sarah Morrissey, jeweller and entrepreneur Chupi Sweetman, former Ireland women’s rugby player Lindsay Peat, TV stylist Rosalind Lipsett and fashion designer Don O’Neill as well as his husband, Pascal Guillermie.
In addition to the entertainment and activities on the day, visitors were also given the opportunity to tour the Barretstown facilities, meeting staff and volunteers who deliver its life-changing programmes.
Commenting, Barretstown CEO Dee Ahearn said: “I would like to sincerely thank all those who attended this year’s Big Picnic and were part of creating such a wonderful atmosphere. Special events like this provide an invaluable opportunity to showcase the real impact of such generous support and highlight the vital work carried out by Barretstown. The funds raised are crucial in allowing us to continue to deliver our therapeutic camps and programmes to as many seriously ill children and their families as possible.”
For more information or to learn how to support Barretstown visit www.barretstown.org