1 in 1000 – Running for Cystic Fibrosis

The aim of 1 in 1000 – Running for Cystic Fibrosis, is to get 1000 women to participate in the Flora Mini Marathon on 7 June 2010.

A-Z Children's Charity

A-Z Children's Charity's mission is to nurture the mental, physical and emotional growth and well being of Ugandan HIV/AIDS infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children by providing health care, education, food, clothing and shelter.

A-Z Children’s Charity promotes the values of providing an enabling, physical and psychological environment that fosters growth and self-actualisation for the children to assume leadership roles, and have a positive impact on Ugandan society.

Alan Kerins Projects

Seven out of 11 million Zambians survive on 74 cents a day. The official figure for Aids sufferers in Zambia puts the national percentage at 16% with nearly 100,000 people dying of Aids annually. The Alan Kerins Projects provide water, food, education, housing and medical care to those worst affected in Western Zambia.

In  2010 our projects include the building of 5 schoolrooms and toilet facilities in the Kaoma Community School and a water/sanitation project for the Kaoma Orphanage. Over 800 orphans and vulnerable children will benefit from these initiatives. We are also setting up a block-making enterprise that will generate employment and provide income for the running of the Kaoma orphanage.

In our other location in Mongu, we are building an education centre and  number of income-generating guesthouses to help fund the Cheshire Home for the physically disabled – the only facility of its type in an area 4 times the size of Ireland.

“A friend is someone who walks in when the whole world has walked out”

Alzheimer Society of Ireland

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is a national voluntary organization which promotes quality of life for those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

As the foremost dementia-specific service provider in Ireland, the Society envisions a world where dementia can be prevented and cured, where stigma is a thing of the past and where those who live with dementia have all they need to live happy and fulfilling lives.

ARC Cancer Support Centre

ARC Cancer Support Centre is a voluntary organisation and registered charity located at 65 Eccles Street, Dublin. The first of its kind, the aim of ARC House is to provide a professional support service to adults affected by all types of cancer, no matter where they are being treated in Ireland. An holistic approach to support is used as a complementary adjunct to primary medical treatment.

All of ARC's services are free of charge.

Aspire – The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland

The mission of Aspire - The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland, is to provide assistance for those with Asperger Syndrome / High Functioning Autism in Ireland together with a support network for families, friends and carers of those affected. We also support and promote research into the condition.

Asthma Society of Ireland

The Asthma Society works on behalf of the 470,000 people in Ireland with asthma.

In Ireland, every day more than 70 people attend A&E because of an asthma attack and every day more than 16 people are admitted to hospital due to asthma.

Tragically, asthma claims the life of more than one person every week in Ireland.

Our purpose and vision is to promote awareness of the condition, to provide information, advice and reassurance, to foster and promote research and above all to achieve better asthma control so that children and adults with asthma can live their lives to the full.

Beaumont Hospital Foundation

Beaumont Hospital Foundation is a registered charity. It aims to raise financial support from the community for Patient care at Beaumont Hospital

Brainwave – The Irish Epilepsy Association

Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association dedicates itself to strive for the creation of a society in which people with epilepsy have the right and the opportunity to participate at all levels. In Brainwave we try to conduct our work in a way that respects people, their human rights and in doing so, empowers people to make a difference to their lives.

Brainwave The Irish Epilepsy Association is committed to working for and meeting the needs, of everyone with Epilepsy in Ireland and their families and carers

Breast Cancer Ireland

Breast Cancer Ireland is a charity set up to raise money for breast cancer research. It is administered through the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This is such a vital part in the long term care of all patients who suffer from this disease, where through different projects we are constantly looking for new and improved ways of treating patients with breast cancer. We conduct relevant biological research into breast cancer, its causes and potential treatments.

Currently we cannot predict who will get breast cancer. We do know that there are factors that will increase a women's risk of developing breast cancer, such as family history. Early detection and early treatment of the disease is a vital part of reducing the number of women dying from breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Research ( NBCRI ) National Breast Cancer Research Institute

The key objective of the NBCRI is to conduct relevant, ethical research into the biology of breast cancer to determine the cause of this disease and improve the treatment for patients. The NBCRI also works to raise awareness of breast cancer and fundraise to provide improved breast cancer services for women throughout Ireland.

Under the directorship of Professor Michael Kerin and his team, the research work of the NBCRI is now recognised internationally and we collaborate with a number of  research facilities throughout the world. The NBCRI team have recently made a world class research breakthrough and we hope that within a few years a simple blood test will be capable of detecting breast cancer. Your support will assist us to continue our valuable work and progress this exciting research.

BRÍ: The Acquired Brain Injury Advocacy Association

BRÍ is dedicated to advocating for all those affected by Acquired Brain Injury. We strive to ensure that  those affected by Acquired Brain Injury have the best quality of life. We work to achieve change in terms of service provision, public awareness and prevention.  

An Acquired Brain Injury is defined as injury to the brain that has occurred sometime after birth. It results from physical trauma to the head caused by falls, road traffic accidents, violence, (“traumatic brain injury”), strokes, tumours and certain infections.

FACTS

1. There are 10,000 new hospital admissions each year for traumatic brain injury. An additional 10,000 people have strokes in Ireland each year.

2. Approximately 50,000 people in Ireland live with long-term problems after traumatic brain injuries and 30,000 people live with significant difficulty after stroke.

3. In Europe there are 1 million hospital admissions each year with traumatic brain injury. Three-quarters of victims are children or young adults.

Brú Columbanus

 Brú Columbanus is a facility that provides “home from home” accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and Hospice.

Families first concern is the health of their loved one but consideration has also to be given to the practicalities of their time away from home.Where can they stay?How are they going to finance all this?These worries are removed for families who stay in Brú as we provide our service completely free of charge. We offer a warm welcome caring environment, where families can be together, relax and feel at home.  Brú Columbanus comprises 26 ensuite family rooms, and families who are all in similar situations– get real support and understanding from each other in a way that may be more difficult for family and friends at home to offer. The families who stay in Brú are people just like you and me who never expected to find themselves in such a terrible situation. 

We operate with the minimum possible of paid staff, helped by a number of dedicated volunteers. We have an excellent group of volunteers at present. Our volunteers give freely of their time and expertise and add to the calm, caring environment we provide to all in the house.

Cancer Care West

Cancer Care West is a not for profit West of Ireland registered charity (CHY11260) dedicated to supporting those whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.  Our aim is to enhance patient care and well being and to provide supports to cancer patients and their families during and after their treatment.

We aim to provide a holistic service that complements medical treatment through the provision of residential accommodation and support services.  Cancer Care West also provides cancer awareness and educational programmes and undertakes research on patient care.

Cancer Care West’s Residential facility is located at Inis Aoibhinn, on the grounds of University Hospital Galway.  Our Cancer Support Centre is based at Seamus Quirke Road, a short walk from the hospital and Galway City.  Cancer Care West also provides outreach services and offers cancer support services in the wider community including Ballinasloe, Clifden and Roscommon Town.

Cancer Care West provides support to cancer patients and their families from all over the West of Ireland including counties Clare, Donegal, Galway, Letirim, Limerick, Mayo, North Tipperary, Roscommon and Sligo.

Cappagh Hospital Trust

The Trust was established in 1988, with the purpose of raising funds for Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital. The Trust is a registered charity and received Charitable Status (Chy No 9282) in October 1988.

Situated in the grounds of Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, the Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees under the Chairmanship of Mr Jim Carr, and comprises a staff of 6 who are involved in the day to day management of the Trusts' fundraising appeal.

Over the years  through kind donations from people like you, the Trust has raised funds for many improvements and advancements for patient care in the hospital.  These improvements to the patient’s hospital experience include new state of the art theatres, MRI machine, new patient orientated bathrooms, hospital ambulance, 10 bed isolation unit and may other essentials to make their stay more comfortable and conducive to a speedier recovery. 

Our most vulnerable patients are our children with Bone Tumour Cancer.  For these children early diagnosis is critical, it can save their life!  With your help, we plan to provide a new T3 Scanner which will allow early diagnoses of many illnesses including Bone Tumour Cancer, and will save lives.  This machine will be the first of its kind in a public hospital in Ireland and will not only benefit patients at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital but patients from other hospitals as well.

Cappagh cares for people from all over Ireland and I am certain that there are people in your community who will benefit from this machine. 

Such a vital development comes with a substantial price tag and we really appreciate your help in raising the €2.3m needed to complete this life-saving project.

Cara Malawi

Cara Malawi, a totally voluntary charity registered in Ireland was established in 2004 to help the villagers in an area in Malawi called Kaphuka.

Approximately 10,000 villagers in 15 villages were living in appauling conditions.

 Cara Malawi set about helping them to help themselves.

To date we have:

Established a livestock programme among the villagers which is thriving.

Running an Adult Education Programme

Sent 2 ladies to India to train in Solar Panel energy and on their return they have installed 100 solar panels and can maintain them also.

We are in the process of bringing electricity to three points in the villages.

Built a Maize Mill which will be equipped when electricity is in the villages.

Supplied a scanning machine (Sponsored by NMH) to the Maternity Hospital in Lilongwee

Just recently we are extending out help to another district of villages

Care 4 Kids Radiothon

Doing it for the Kids! Fourth Annual Care 4 Kids Radiothon…..- Almost €1.5M raised for sick children so far  This hugely popular fundraising event will take place on the 12^th and 13^th March and will once again see Dublin's 98 Radio Station team up with Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, The Nationals Children’s Hospital, Tallaght and Children’s Miracle Network.  The Dublin’s 98 Care for Kids Radiothon aims to highlight both moving and poignant stories from ill children all over the country while raising much needed funds for the children's hospitals. During the Radiothon, children, parents and staff will get involved and share their own stories with listeners. In what is an extraordinary insight into what happens in our children’s hospitals on a daily basis, listeners will hear stories of remarkable bravery which run from heartbreaking to uplifting.  Dublin’s 98 was the first radio station in Europe to host an event of this kind in 2007 and the success was unprecedented. Over the last three years, Dublin’s 98 'Care for Kids Radiothon' has raised almost €1.5M for sick children in the children’s hospitals.  The broadcast will go live from the two children’s hospitals on Friday the 12^th March and will move to Marks and Spencer on Grafton Street for the Saturday broadcast so please do come down and show your support! Celebrities such as Bernard Dunne, Bernard Brogan, Michelle Heaton, Brian Ormond, Claire Tully, Breffney Morgan and many more have already come on board!  If you would like to get involved log onto www.dublins98.ie/kids. Alternatively, call 1850 66 22 33 or text “kids”, name and donation to 53981 (20c).

CARI (Children at Risk in Ireland)

CARI, established in 1989, is the only voluntary organisation in Ireland providing professional child-centred therapy, counselling and support services to children who have experienced child sexual abuse and their non-abusing family members/carers. We also provide the only specialised helpline in Ireland for anyone with a concern or question about child sexual abuse and also provide training, preventative education and consultancy services to individuals and groups. CARI also strives to raise awareness on the issue of child sexual abuse and child protection in Ireland.

Central Remedial Clinic

The Central Remedial Clinic is a national organization for the care, treatment and development of children and adults with physical disabilities.

The Clinic provides rehabilitation facilities, including school and preschool nursery training, medical rehabilitation services, vocational assessment, sheltered workshop, and day centers for adolescents and adults. There are also regional centers in Waterford and Limerick.

For more information on assisting the work of the Clinic, funding and donations, contact the fundraising department on freephone 1800-612-612

Chernobyl Children’s Trust

Chernobyl Children's Trust brings Children from Belarus to Ireland for recouperation holidays and operates a number of programmes in Belarus helping Children, their families and their communities. Chernobyl Children's Trust is an Irish humanitarian organization, set up and run by volunteers dedicated to helping Children and families most affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. We are committed to bringing trust, dignity and joy both to those we seek to help and to our volunteers and supporters.  As an organization of volunteers, we can give maximum donor value to all funds donated!

CHILDAID

Childaid is a charity for CHILDREN. We fund and support projects on the ground in Africa that improve the living conditions and welfare of disadvantaged children, with particular emphasis on education.

We believe that the long term solution to the African problem lyes in empowering future generations to make their own decisions, and work closely with children who reside in slum areas. To date we have given thousands of children access to education, and so helped raise their expectations of life.

We raise funds by organising group treks to Kilimanjaro, Everest and other attractive destinations, ensuring that trekkers are given a first hand experience of the projects their funding assists. Our trips therefore have a unique mix of hands on experience, mountains, trekking, and that great Irish tradition "plenty of Craic"

We run trips to Mount Kenya (Mar), Kilimanjaro (Aug), and Everest Base Camp (Oct/Nov) each year. Details of these treks can be viewed on our website, in the event listings section of this site, or by contacting our office on 021 4222985

Children In Hospital Ireland

Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI)

Each year there are over 270,000 child visits to hospitals in Ireland. Children in Hospital Ireland, a national children's charity, works directly with these children and their families to ensure their welfare before, during and following a stay or visit in hospital. CHI manages a unique play service, PlayWell, which provide over 40,000 hours of play each year in hospital wards and playrooms nationwide.

Over 40 years, the organisation has worked collaboratively with parents, professionals and other organisations to champion the cause of sick children. It has played a major role in initiating and furthering changes in how children are cared for in Irish hospitals.

Branches or local groups

Dublin (6 hospitals), Limerick, Castlebar, Cork (2 hospitals), Drogheda, Waterford, Galway, Ballinasloe, Wexford, Tullamore, Mullingar and Kerry.

CHI PlayWell groups are active every week in 18 hospitals with plans for more groups to start.

Children's Sunshine Home & LauraLynn House

Children’s Leukaemia Association

The Children’s Leukaemia Association is a registered Charity based in the Mercy University Hospital that supports and assists families whose children are being cared for in the Children’s Leukaemia Unit. We receive no government funding and rely entirely on voluntary contributions from the public. All donations we receive for the Children’s Leukaemia Association are used to benefit the children who suffer from Leukaemia, Cancer or other serious blood disorders. Our fund is also used for research, counselling and ongoing developments within our services as well as providing home from home accommodation for families who have to travel long distances while their child is being treated in the Unit. Each year we also send children (and a parent) who are finished treatment to Lourdes.

Children’s Miracle Network

To set up your Drop the Drink Fundraising Page click here

Looking for a new year’s resolution? 

Why not choose one that starts 2010 on a healthy note, and benefits sick children all over the Ireland  at the same time?

It’s simple - give up drinking for the month, then you ask your friends and family to sponsor you!

Drop the Drink is movement encouraging people, or groups of them, to give up drinking for the month of January and raise money for children’s hospitals and health care programmes across the country.

Signing up here today is easy and all you need to do is send your customised pledge page to your friends and family and ask them to sponsor you, or even join you! 

When do I Drop the Drink?

We are encouraging people to drop the drink from January 1^st - New Year’s Day - until January 31^st, 2010. 

How many weekends is that?

That’s a total of five weekends. 

I can’t start on New Year’s Day; can I start another day?

Yes, of course you can.  All we ask is that you commit to “drop the drink” for one month. 

Who will get the funds I raise?

The funds you raise will be directed to the nearest children’s hospital or ward with whom we work.  Our goal  is to make sure the funds raised locally stay locally. 

Why give up drink as a fundraising initiative?

After the party season of Christmas it’s a great way to clear the head! Plus there are some great health benefits to dropping the drink, including weight loss.

Christina Noble Children’s Foundation

The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation is an international partnership of people dedicated to serving children in need of emergency and long-term medical care, nutritional rehabilitation, educational opportunities, vocational training and job placement, as well as children at risk of sexual and economic exploitation. The Foundation seeks to maximise the potential of each child. This is accomplished within the context of the family and the community whenever possible and always with love and respect for the dignity of each child as an individual.

CNCF is involved in numerous activities including medical care, educational assistance, well drilling, establishing and developing educational facilities, revolving loan programmes, emergency assistance to children and their families, and shelters for street children.

Clare Crusaders

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO

• The Clare Crusaders is a registered charity (410937) which is dedicated to the provision of services for children with special needs living in Co. Clare.
• Our clinic is located in Barefield, Co Clare and caters for children with special needs across many areas including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Sydrome
• The Clare Crusaders Clinic provides a range of services to 120 children ranging from 2 to 15.
• The services provided include Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Reflexology and a Special Education Teacher.
• All services are provided free-of-charge

All moneys raised go directly to helping kids. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Comber - For a Future without Orphanages

Comber has worked since 1992 to improve the lives of Romania’s most vulnerable citizens-young people with disabilities living in its notorious institutions.   It is now almost 20 years since the fall of Ceausescu and the images that flooded our TV screens of hundreds of thousands of abandoned children.  

Over the last 20 years, childcare services in Romania have improved.  However, the children of the 90s are now young adults and they continue to live in appalling conditions in institutions across rural Romania and other countries in the region. These most vulnerable young people are now the primary focus of Comber’s work

Cork ARC Cancer Support House

Cork ARC Cancer Support House is a voluntary organisation and registered charity located at O’Donovan Rossa Road, Cork. ARC standing for Aftercare, Research, Counselling was established to provide a holistic centre in which people with cancer and their families can find emotional support and practical help. Our aim is to provide therapies that complement the medical model, so as to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer. All Services are provided free of charge and supported through fundraising initiatives.

Cork Cancer Research Centre

Our Mission

To investigate the major issues in the genesis and secondary spread of cancer, in order to develop effective strategies for cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. 

Dedicated to bringing new cancer treatments to patients our research programmes are aimed at:

• providing less invasive procedures for cancer surgery

• decreasing recovery times for patients

• making surgery possible where it is presently considered unsuitable

Investment in research is vital if we wish to develop new therapies in the areas of cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Through well focused research we strongly believe that a great number of lives can be saved and the quality of life for many people who develop this disease can be improved.

Cork Cancer Research Centre (CCRC) celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and is channelling all its expertise and experience into developing innovative and effective strategies for the control of secondary cancer spread (metastatic disease). Our ambition is to find the key to control this crucial component of the disease.

CCRC does not have any source of annual state funding and therefore is extremely reliant on voluntary fundraising efforts made by the public. The momentum made available by our fundraisers provides the drive and encouragement for breakthroughs to be made and for improvements to be made in the quality of life for all cancer patients.

Croí

Fighting Heart Disease for all of us!

Croí is a heart charity dedicated to pursuing and attaining the highest level of Cardiovascular Health Care for the people of the West of Ireland. Since 1985, we have funded and implemented a wide range of initiatives across all areas of Cardiac Care, from Research & Education to the Development of Cardiac Services and Facilities in the region. We depend totally on voluntary effort and support. All our activities are funded entirely from the proceeds of fundraising events, voluntary contributions, donations and philanthropic support.

With your support we can continue to save lives!

Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland

The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland, which is totally dependent on fundraising and volubntary donations, is the body responsible for the provision of a wide range of services to the Cystic Fibrosis community in the Republic of Ireland.

We provide:

• Assistance, financial or otherwise, to persons with cystic fibrosis and their families.
• Funding for medical research into the cause and cure of this incurable disease.
• Funding of specialist multidisciplinary posts in hospitals throughourt Ireland.
• A domiciliary physiotherapy service to children with cystic fibrosis.
• Campaigning and lobbying at political level for improved treatments and facilities for persons suffering with cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis is Ireland's most common genetically inherited disease. in ireland, we have the highest incidence of the disease in the developed world, with 1 in 19 members of the population being carriers of the recessive CF gene. it is when two carriers of the recessive gene parent a child together, there is a 1 in 4 risk of the child having the disease. There is nocure at present for this disease.

Cystic Fibrosis Hopesource Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Hopesource Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to the following;

• To promote and fund better treatment and so improve life expectancy and quality of life of Irish people with Cystic Fibrosis. Central to this is establishing and funding multi-disciplinary teams in our hospitals.

• To provide Cystic Fibrosis isolation facilities (In and Out patient wards) in our hospitals, in line with best international practice.

• To promote and fund research into Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland.

• To promote awareness of Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland.

• To assist in the development of a Cystic Fibrosis Microbiology Laboratory within Tallaght Hospital as the centre of excellence. 

About the Cystic Fibrosis Hopesource Foundation 

• Cystic Fibrosis Hopesource foundation is a 100% voluntary organisation
• We have no salaried staff
• We do not use professional fundraisers
• We cover all promotional expenses from our own pockets
• All involved give their time free of charge
• Every cent raised goes directly to meet clearly specified needs
• Our audited accounts are freely available for inspection

Cystinosis Foundation Ireland

Cystinosis Foundation Ireland is an Irish registered charity, registered number CHY15517. It is an all volunteer, non-profit organisation dedicated to providing services for those suffering from Cystinosis.

There are currently six children and three adults diagnosed and living in Ireland.  Cystinosis Foundation Ireland was founded in 2003 by these patients and their families and friends with the following four aims:

Research Support: The Foundation raises funds to promote research into the causes and improved treatments of Cystinosis and to hopefully one day find a cure. 

Patient/Parental support

Providing an Internet website with information on the disease and any updated information or news as it becomes available.

Education & awareness about the condition to the Medical Profession and the public. Almost nothing is known about the condition in the general public and indeed the Medical Profession. Many patients have experienced misdiagnosis, sometimes taking months and on occasion, years to be correctly diagnosed. Early diagnosis is crucial so that cysteamine therapy (Cystagon™) is started as soon as possible.

DEBRA Ireland

DEBRA Ireland is the national charity established in 1988 to provide patient support services and to drive research into treatments and cures for those living with the genetic skin condition, epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Our patients who have EB, have skin that is as delicate and fragile as the wings of a butterfly, and just as easily damaged.  EB has been described by a Consultant Dermatologist in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital as “easily the most debilitating and devastating disease I have ever seen.”   The condition is extremely painful and leads to disability and deformity.  Many of our patients who survive childhood face the frightening reality that they could develop a very aggressive form of skin cancer, due to the constant breakdown of their skin.

DEBRA Ireland offers hope and support to these patients, which is only possible thanks to the ongoing generosity from people like you. 

Depaul Ireland

What our residents have to say

“Having someone believe in me has stopped me thinking I can’t do things and started believing and seeing that I can” – Mary 21, Drive Ahead participant”

"If I left prison, and didn’t have Tus Nua to come to, I would be dead or in the gutter now” – Angela 68, Tus Nua Resident

"Depaul Trust don’t judge me by the mistakes I have made, but by the person I am becoming” – Harry 61, Bluebell resident

What others say about us
"Aungier Street targets a group that is not well catered for by other services. It is very low threshold which means that people who have been barred from other services are able to stay there." – External Evaluator Jan ‘08

What we do
Depaul Ireland works in Dublin and Belfast to provide accommodation, outreach and training services to homeless and disadvantaged people. We now have 8 such services in Dublin, 4 in Belfast and a new service in Dungannon and work with over 1100 people a year. Depaul Ireland is about accepting the most marginalised people in Ireland into their services and working with them to create hope, opportunity and a more positive future. Sometimes this helps people turn their lives totally around, for others it is about being treated as human beings and being accepted for the small steps they make towards change.

Diabetes Federation of Ireland

The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is the national charity dedicated to providing support, education and motivation to all people affected by diabetes. The Federation also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds Irish based research into finding a cure for diabetes.

With the growing prevalence of diabetes in Ireland, currently estimated at 200,000 and anticipated to double by 2025, the need to provide community based diabetes patient education and awareness is of paramount importance. Recently,the Federation has put in place 4 regional development teams whose role is to provide local professional education and peer group support to people with diabetes and their families regardless of where they live and raise awareness of diabetes in the wider community. This initiative entitled Community Orientated Diabetes Education (CODE) is our structured patient education campagin which is delivered on a national basis.

Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland

The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) is an organisation working for disabled people, promoting independence and equal opportunity through mobility, education and training. The organisations members are people with disabilities themselves.

DDAI operates its National Driving Assessment Centre at the DDAI Headquarters in Ballindine, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. The centre is equipped with the only Static Assessment Unit in the country and provides assessments to learners drivers, as part of driver rehabilitation or to benefit older drivers. Driving lessons in diversely adapted vehicles are given as part of an intensive programme of driving instruction.

The association operates a general information service on all disability issues and entitlements. The Disabled Drivers Association is accredited by the Department of Transport to issue the EU Disabled Persons Parking Card. This card is valid across all member states of the European Union.

Ability Enterprises

DDAI’s subsidiary Ability Enterprises operates from a purpose built accessible training entre. A large selection of assistive technology devices and software are available to assist those with visual impairment or dexterity and mobility loss Training Modules from FETAC Level 3 to Level 5 include: Communications, Office Procedures, Information Technology, Personal Effectiveness, Computer Applications and Work Experience.

Shopmobility Ireland

Through Shopmobility, DDAI provides of manual wheelchairs, powers wheelchairs and scooters to members of the public with limited mobility. This service is available without charge at DDAI/Shopmobility units at the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; Dundrum Town Centre; Mahon Point Centre, Cork and the Whitewater Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Some volunteers also provide reduced Disabled Drivers Association services from these locations also.

Down Syndrome Ireland

Down Syndrome Ireland promotes inclusion, equality and choices for people with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome Ireland's goal is to help people with Down syndrome make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.

Dublin Simon Community

For more than 35 years Dublin Simon has been providing real solutions to homelessness in the Greater Dublin area. While we are justly famous for our volunteer nightly soup run, we provide much more than an emergency response to homelessness. With 13 projects across the city and over 300 staff and volunteers our aim is to permanently move people back into a home of their own.

Fighting Blindness

Fighting Blindness funds world-leading research in Irish universities into treatments and cures for blindness. It also provides a unique professional counselling service for people with visual impairments and their families.

These devastating sight-loss conditions affect 65,000 adults and children in Ireland alone and 40 million worldwide. After working on research for 25 years, Fighting Blindness scientists are now close to finding cures.

Could you be a Visionary and help us fund the final breakthrough which would transform the lives of so many people?

Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered charity in Ireland whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of Londiani, and its surrounding villages throughout Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development. 

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water. 

FOL Kenya also supports the Bethel Children’s Home which is home to 70 orphans in Londiani. FOL has worked in the Kipkelion District since 2002.

The Irish charity works in partnership with a Kenyan NGO of the same name - FOL Kenya, a registered NGO in Kenya. All of the NGO projects are based in the Kipkelion District and are heavily reliant on volunteerism both in Kenya and in Ireland. This helps FOL to keep its administration costs to a minimum. FOL is a non-denominational organisation. 

Friends of Londiani works in partnership with other NGO's in Kenya, community groups, and governement ministries.

Friends of the Coombe

Global Emergency Care Skills

Global Emergency Care Skills (GECS) is an Irish voluntary, non-profit organisation with a core objective of providing emergency care training to doctors and nurses in countries with developing healthcare systems.

GECS courses are run free of any charge to all participants. The organisation is funded through voluntary contributions from instructors and from fundraising activities in Ireland throughout the year.

GECS has also acquired items of medical equipment for donation to developing countries. A large consignment of cardiac defibrillators will shortly be transported to hospitals in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.

GOAL

About GOAL

GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of the suffering of the poorest of the poor. GOAL is non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political. Since being established in 1977, GOAL has proudly kept our administrative costs exceptionally low.

What GOAL Does

GOAL works towards ensuring that the most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, i.e. food, water, shelter, medical attention and education.

GOAL has responded to nearly every major natural and manmade disaster for over three decades and is currently operational in 11 countries across the developing world. As well as responding to emergencies, GOAL implements rehabilitation and long-term development programmes and works with local partner organizations that have the same objectives as GOAL. While GOAL’s priority is to bring life-saving assistance to people affected by humanitarian crises, through the provision of food, healthcare and other basic services, it also prioritises programmes which care for street children and people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Once emergency situations have been resolved, GOAL implements a wide range of rehabilitation and development programmes including primary healthcare, the rehabilitation of homes, clinics and schools, water and sanitation provision and capacity building with local partner organizations.

Fundraising for GOAL

While GOAL welcomes all fundraising proposals, please note that we do not support events involving extreme sports such as parachute jumps. Neither do we support events which incur costs to be paid for from donations or funds raised by the event. If you have any queries please contact GOAL’s Fundraising Department on +353 (0) 1 2809779.

Gorta

Gorta’s mission is to work for a world free from the injustices of chronic hunger, poverty and disease, having special regard for the plight of children and the empowerment of women. Gorta establishes partnerships with local communities, and supports local leadership to ensure that their needs are met in a holistic and sustainable way.

Programmes and Projects supported by Gorta are located predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa where the need is greatest. Their objective is to help people become self-sufficient in food production and income generation thereby creating a secure future for generations to come. Gorta supports agricultural activities including livestock rearing, irrigation schemes and other water-based projects. The support of education and healthcare initiatives and of income generating activities also forms an important part of Gorta’s work.

Headway

Headway, the National Association for Acquired Brain Injury.

How a brain injury affects people

A brain injury can happen suddenly to anyone after an accident, a stroke, or an infection, for example. It can make it difficult for them to return to work or study, to enjoy a social life, to communicate fully with other people, or even to live independently.

How Headway makes a difference

“The Headway staff were always there – building up my confidence and helping me set new goals.” Sinead, a Dublin Rehabilitative Day Services client.

“After my accident, I started going to Headway. I learned how to cook and use computers, and relearned how to read and write. Headway gave me a reason to get up every morning.” John, a Rehabilitative Services Trainee in Cork.

“Your reply to my e-mail didn’t just give me information. I found it very reassuring that I am able to keep in contact for further help.” Michael, from Limerick.

www.headway.ie | Phone: 1890 200 278 *These people have all accessed Headway’s services but their names have been changed to protect their privacy.

Headway develops, promotes and provides much needed services for all those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

Our mission is to bring about positive change in the lives of all those affected by acquired brain injury.

An ABI can be caused by the following

• A road traffic accident
  
• An assault
  
• A tumour
  
• Surgery
  
• Viral infection
  
• Stroke
  
• Brain haemorrhage
  
• Lack of oxygen
  

Health Action Overseas

The mission of HAO is to facilitate community based service development for people with disabilities overseas. HAO believes in working in partnership with local authorities in host countries and supports a rights-based approach to disability service provision. We are also committed to the social model of disability, which places a person's disability in the context of barriers to their participation in society.

IRFU Charitable Trust

The IRFU Charitable Trust supports seriously injured rugby players who have suffered severe spinal injury leaving them paralysed and in need of round the clock care.

The Trust maintains regular contact with each injured player and their families. We help with locomotory expenses, specialised equipment (such as lifting equipment, beds, or wheelchairs), home alterations, medical expenses, nursing and caring costs, motor vehicles etc.

This is not an exhaustive list but it gives an indication of the kind of help provided by the Trust. Over the past few years the average payment for assistance has amounted to about €220,000 per annum. There are over 30 players in Ireland supported by the Trust in this way.

To fund this assistance the Trust relies upon regular substantial grants from the IRFU itself, together with generous donations and gifts.

Irish Cancer Society

The Irish Cancer Society is the national charity dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer through patient care, research and education.

The Society is financed entirely by voluntary contributions from the public and receives no government funding. We rely on thousands of dedicated volunteers from around the country to help with our fundraising activities. We are the largest voluntary funders of Cancer Research in Ireland, and we also provide support and nursing care for people at every step of their cancer journey.

Help us continue to deliver our much needed services throughout Ireland. To see a full list of our upcoming events, please see click here (www.cancer.ie/events) and get involved! If you are setting up a fundraising page on MyCharity.ie, please register your event with us first so that we can provide you with fundraising materials and assist you with your fundraising. Contact us at CallSave 1850 60 60 60 or email fundraising@irishcancer.ie. Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer.

Irish Ethiopian Friendship Association

Charity Overview  

We are a small group of people with strong connections to Ethiopia, through work and family ties.

We are focused on two main issues, namely:-

(a) helping to enable blind and handicapped people to become self sufficient.

(b) supporting and/or sponsoring young women during their education.

We work through local NGOs, thus minimising  our administrative overhead (averaging 3%).

Irish Heart Foundation

The Irish Heart Foundation works hard to prevent people developing cardiovascular disease and to support those affected by it. Our charity is the only national charity working to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke in people under 65. We are 91 per cent funded by public donations.

Nearly 10,000 lives are lost to this disease in Ireland every year - that's 27 people a day - and thousands more are left with disability as a result of stroke. By making a donation to our charity, you are helping to make life better for people affected by cardiovascular disease.

Irish Hospice Foundation

The Irish Hospice Foundation supports the development of hospice care and promotes the hospice philosophy across Ireland. Our vision is that no one should have to face death without appropriate care and support. This includes support for families and loved ones, extending into bereavement.

Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

The primary aims of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association are twofold. Firstly to provide a source of information and support to the sufferers and carers of patients with Lung Fibrosis. Secondly to help develop new treatments for the condition. For further information see our website www.ilfa.ie

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting the central nervous system. It is an incurable disease that leaves people unable to do everyday things that rest of us take for granted, walking, talking and swallowing may become virtually impossible, yet the mind and senses remain intact.

The Mission statement of the Motor Neurone Disease Association is to encourage and promote the best methods of care, education, research and treatment for people living with Motor Neurone Disease throughout Ireland, contributing to worldwide efforts in research and development of treatment and to eventually live in a world free of MND. To establish and promote models of good practice in the delivery of specialised services to our clients, their families and carers, setting standards of excellence. To communicate widely knowledge of Motor Neurone Disease and related disorders, in order to raise awareness in the wider community.

The IMNDA is a small organisation relying heavily on fundraising in order to continue providing vital services to the MND community; such as financial assistance towards home help, specialised equipment on loan and home visiting by an MND Nurse Specialist.  Since its foundation 25 years ago, IMNDA has provided assistance to over 3,000 members, and has worked to promote a programme of integrated multidisciplinary care for the condition.

  As the association marks 25 years of care and research, it is the perfect time to take part in one special event and give to this worthy cause.  

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation is a charity set up in 2007 for the sole purpose of promoting education through research into the causes, treatment and clinical management for those diagnosed with the presently incurable disorder, known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Irish Osteoporosis Society

The Irish Osteoporosis Society is a charity dedicated to reducing the incidence of osteoporosis and promoting bone health. The IOS provides information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of the disease and offers support to people with Osteoporosis, their families, and everyone at risk from the disease.

About Osteoporosis

• Osteoporosis is a silent disease that it usually not diagnosed untill a fracture occurs 
• In Ireland 1 in 5 men and 1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to Osteoporosis and it can affect all age groups including children. It is estimated that 300,000 people in Ireland (over 50's alone) have osteoporosis
• When a person has osteoporosis, bones become fragile and minor bumps result in fractures. Hip, vertebrae and wrist are the most common fractures
• Osteoporosis is a treatable disease in the majority of cases

For information on osteoporosis please log onto www.irishosteoporosis.ie or call our helpline (lo-call) 1890 252 751 or email info@irishosteoporosis.ie

Irish Raynaud's & Scleroderma Society

The Irish Raynaud's & Scleroderma Society (IRSS) is a registered charity, founded in 1988, to increase information and promote understanding of these two debilitating conditions, and to raise funds to support research, administer relief, and improve communication between doctors and patients.

The Society provides information to sufferers, carers, doctors, nurses and other health professionals, and purchases diagnostic and treatment equipment for hospitals. Aid is provided for members in the form of heating grants, home-care equipment and warm clothing.

The Annual Awareness conference is open to all.  A mail order service provides heating aids and other items which can also be bought online from the website at www.irishraynauds.com

The Society is dedicated to its goal of improving diagnosis and treatment for sufferers throughout Ireland and is working towards Earlier Diagnosis, Better Treatment and a Cure.

The first European Scleroderma Day was held on June 29 2009, which is the anniversary of the death of artist Paul Klee who died of scleroderma. Already it has become World Scleroderma Day now that the US, Canada and Australia have joined Europe to use this day to raise awareness.

Contact: Tel/Fax 01 2020184  Email: info@irishraynauds.com

Liam Moody Memorial Fund

The Liam Moody Memorial Fund, was established by family and friends of the late Liam Moody. The Fund is dedicated to raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society to provide quality care and emotional support to people affected by cancer and to honour Liam’s memory who lost his battle with cancer in 2004.

Link Community Development

Link Community Development (LCD) is an organisation working in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, South Africa and Uganda towards improving education for children, giving them a chance to escape the poverty into which they have been born.

LCD’s vision is of a future where children are given a chance to flourish and fulfil their potential. We believe that education is a basic human right and fundamental to breaking the cycle of poverty. Our mission is to improve the potential of disadvantaged people in Africa to gain meaningful employment by sharing and developing appropriate skills through education and training.

In Ireland, LCD links schools with schools in Africa, allowing pupils, teachers and communities to exchange information and ideas and facilitating the Irish school to support the African school in its development.

LCD in Ireland also sends Irish teachers to work in African schools and communities to share skills and support school improvement.
 

“There is perhaps nothing more important than the education of our young people. It is through access to quality education that young people can develop to their full potential and extend their opportunities in life.”  The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, Patron of LCD

M.O.V.E. (Medical Overseas Voluntary Electives)

M.O.V.E. (Medical Overseas Voluntary Electives) is a charity run by third year medical students in Trinity College Dublin. Our aim is to raise money to give financial support as well supplies to under-privileged, under-staffed and under-financed hospitals in the developing world, which we shall volunteering in next summer.

Marymount Hospice Cork

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation

The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation is a voluntary charitable organisation which was set up in 1992 to provide a Palliative Care service for patients with life threatening illness in counties Mayo and Roscommon.

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation affirms life. Respecting the uniqueness of each individual, caring and supporting to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families living with life threatening illnesses.

Meningitis Trust

The Meningitis Trust is here to help and support everyone struggling to cope with the after effects and impact of meningitis or associated septicaemia.

Together with your help, we can always be here to provide support and awareness for all.

Our Vision is for all communities to be aware of the threat and impact of meningitis and for anyone affected to have access to quality care and support for as long as they need it.

Our Mission is to reduce the devastating impact of meningitis by: 

• raising awareness of the disease with health professionals and the general public – prompt action can save a life or reduce the likelihood of after-effects
• providing the professional services and support to everyone affected for as long as they need it – helping people to rebuild their lives
• empowering other people and organisations by working together - improving aftercare for people affected by meningitis in Ireland
• continuing to be the leading authority on the after-effects and aftercare of meningitis - fighting for those who need support for life

Mercy University Hospital Foundation

The Mercy Hospital Foundation was established on St. Patrick's Day 2007 as the official fundraising body of The Mercy University Hospital, Cork.

The Foundation is responsible for developing giving opportunities and encouraging charitable contributions from within the community towards the work being carried out in the Hospital. We are also responsible for ensuring that funds raised for The Mercy University Hospital are managed efficiently and allocated in a transparent manner in line with a donor wishes.

Milford Care Centre

Milford Care Centre established by the Little Company of Mary in 1928 provides a comprehensive range of Specialist Palliative Care Services through Hospice At Home, In-patient Unit and the Day Care Centre.  These services are provided throughout the Mid-West Region incorporating Counties Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Our primary objective as set out in our Mission Statement is as follows:

"We in Milford Care Centre as a Little Company of Mary Health Care facility aim to provide the highest quality of care to patients or residents, family and friends, both in the areas of palliative care and services to the older person, as envisaged by Venerable Mary Potter"

In order to maintain services at levels capable of responding to the ever growing needs and operating to the highest standards of care, there continues to be a significant reliance on fundraising events which are vital to make up the shortfall necessary to sustain the provision of this high quality of care on offer at Milford Hospice.

MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders)

MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency life-saving assistance in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We have one powerful and passionate focus – delivering professional medical humanitarian assistance where it’s most needed, when it’s most needed. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with people who struggle daily through poverty, war, disaster and oppression in some of the most challenging areas of the world. We believe every life matters. Every heartbeat has a history. Every patient has dignity. As problem-solving professionals, we don’t see race, religion or politics – we see patients who need the best medical care that we can give them.  

Myasthenia Gravis Association

Myasthenia Gravis is a muscle weakness illness. Symptoms can include one or more of the following: droopy eyelids, blurred vision, difficulty chewing or swallowing, weakness in the arms and legs and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing.

Together with our patron, former footballer, Ronnie Whelan we aim to:

• Provide comfort and support for people diagnosed with MG
• Increase public and medical awareness of MG
• Support medical research projects to find a cure for MG.

National Medical Rehabilitation Trust Ltd

Neri Clinics

Neri Clinics is an Irish charity supporting Primary Health Care in the developing world.

Neri Clinics prides itself on the fact that 100% of your donation received will go straight to providing a health service in specific identified areas of need in the 3rd World. All Irish members of Neri Clinics work voluntarily and at significant personal financial cost.

Neri Clinics prides itself in its employment of staff from the specified country and in its efforts to reverse the brain drain internal and external, as well as its alliances with the local government and involvement of the local community.

Visit www.lyonscharitygiveaway.ie and find out how to nominate our charity to win €10,000

Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland

The Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland was formed in 1985.  It is a registered Charity (No. CHY6657) and Company Limited by Guarantee. Ref No. 299875.

• 24-hour Help Line over 7 days,
• Information Packs
• Referral service - in cases where medical intervention is not available in Ireland 
• “free part-time counselling service”. 
• Web Site
• Assist research projects
• Quarterly Newsletter
• Respite
• Clinical Guidelines for management of the condition to Patients, Health Professional and Hospitals
• Home and Hospital visits.

Open Door Day Centre

OPEN DOOR DAY CENTRE

Open Door cares for people with physical disabilities on a daily basis.  Open Door Day Centre is run by a Board of Trustees on a non-denominational basis.  The purpose built activity Centre is situated on the Vevay Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow and operates 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.  Open Door employs 10 care workers, a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist.  In addition there is art, pottery, woodwork and computer skills tutors.

Open Door caters for adults with varying physical disabilities as a result of stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, spina bifida and road accidents amongst others.  Open Door provides a range of activities including physiotherapy, woodwork, art, ceramics, music, computers skills, gardening and photography and is a vital social outlet for members.  While based in Bray, Co. Wicklow, the catchment area covers North Wicklow and South County Dublin.  Members are transported to and from the Centre in specially adapted buses.  The Centre provides carers and their families with much needed respite and support. 

ORBIS Ireland

ORBIS Ireland is committed to one major project - eliminating blinding trachoma in Gamo Gofa, Konso and Derashe region of Ethiopia, by the end of 2012.

Trachoma is a highly contagious but completely preventable eye disease which has a catastrophic impact on the lives and communities of those affected. In this remote part of Ethiopia where primary eye care service is almost non existent ORBIS Ireland are bringing hope to hundreds of thousands of people.

More specifically ORBIS Ireland will help save the sight of 60,000 people at immediate risk of blindness; prevent 6,000 people each year - 36,000 in total - from developing the blinding condition and cure half a million children from active trachoma infection.

Please help ORBIS give the precious gift of sight.

For more information please visit: www.orbisireland.ie

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Harold's Cross and Blackrock Hospice

Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross was founded in 1879 by the Religious Sisters of Charity as Ireland’s first Hospice facility and has since played a pivotal role in the development of hospice and palliative care in Ireland.  Palliative Care  aims to meet the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients at the end of their lives and also supports their families both before and after the death of a loved one. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services now provides three specialist services for patients in two locations, Harold’s Cross and Blackrock (Hospice): 

o         Palliative Care/end of life care

o         Gerontology/extended care, respite and rehabilitation for older people

o         Rheumatology/specialist rehabilitation and treatment 

Funded by the HSE, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services relies on fundraising, donations and legacies to maintain and develop the highest quality of service to those in our care.  Recent major capital programmes funded by donors included the Education and Research Centre and Anna Gaynor House, a 100 bedded residential unit (part funded by the HSE) and completed in August 2009.

Outreach Moldova (ORM)

Pieta House – The Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide

Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre will target the people who have already attempted to take their lives the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:

· Multiple suicidal attempts
· Suicidal ideation
· Continuous self-harming behaviours

We make an important distinction regarding people who engage in self-harm and those who attempt to take their lives.

Plan Ireland

Established in 2003, Plan Ireland is part of Plan International, which was founded in 1937 and today is one of the world’s largest children’s development organisations working with children, families and communities in 48 of the world’s poorest countries.

We currently work in developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas directly supporting more than 1,500,000 children and their families, and an estimated 9,000,000 others living in communities working with Plan.

Plan concentrates on education, health, sanitation and livelihood enhancement projects designed to allow children develop into healthy, educated adults. It has no political,governmental or religious affiliations.

Plan helps communities to develop the infrastructure and skills they need to provide a safe and healthy environment in which children can realise their full potential.  We help children, families and communities to become participants in their own development and encourage them to work together to overcome poverty. Plan believes that children’s rights are inextricably linked to the overall achievement of fundamental human rights.

Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan

The Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan provides a safe, confidential space where survivors of sexual violence, their family and friends can access counselling, support, advocacy and information. The term sexual violence includes rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, pornography, prostitution, trafficking and sexual harrassment of any form.  We also provide education and awarenss raising within our local communtiy on issues in relation to sexual violence. For further information or assistance please call 1800 750780

Right to Sight

• There are 37 million people blind in the world
  
• 90% of these live in the poorest part of the developing world
  
• 75% of this is treatable or preventable
  

In the developed world …. It’s a serious disability
In the developing world … It’s a death sentence

This crisis is solvable and the solutions are cheap, easy, quick and very effective.

With an increase of locally trained nurses and doctors and sustainable clinics the backlog of those needlessly blind will begin to reduce.

We can make avoidable blindness a thing of the past.

For further information please see righttosight.com.

Ruhama

Established in 1989, Ruhama is a Dublin-based NGO which works on a national level with women affected by prostitution and other forms of commercial sexual.

Ruhama (Hebrew for renewed life) regards prostitution as violence against women and violations of women's human rights. 'Prostitution and the accompanying evil of trafficking for prostitution, is incompatible with the dignity and worth of every human being' - UN Convention 1949.

We see prostitution and the social and cultural attitudes which sustain it as being deeply rooted in gender inequality and social marginalisation.

Share A Dream

The Share a Dream Foundation is a self funding national children's charity which makes dreams a reality for children with a life threatening illness all over Ireland, whatever their wish we will move heaven and earth to make it happen.

Children with all other illnesses and disabilities can register with Share a Dream to avail of their many events during the year such as concert, camps, holidays, awards etc that they and their family have the opportunity to participate in each year.

Share a Dream through all its activities creates smiles for over 1200 children each year and receives no funding from the government, lottery or any other agency but relies solely on the generosity of the public.

Shine

Shine is the national organisation dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of all those affected by enduring mental illness including, but not exclusively, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and bi-polar disorder, through the promotion and provision of high-quality services and working to ensure the continual enhancement of the quality of life of the people it serves.

Organisational Ethos
Shine believes that:

* People with severe enduring mental illness should at all times be accorded the rights, entitlements and opportunities available to any other member of society on an equal basis, and should be empowered to participate in the life of the community to the fullest possible extent;
* Families and carers, the majority of whom are the primary providers of mental healthcare in the community should be accorded full recognition and support by the institutions of the State, and be empowered to address their own needs;
* A history of mental illness should not be a cause of discrimination, stigmatisation or prejudice in any form, nor should it inhibit the right of the individual to equal access to training, education and employment/opportunities;
* We should foster a partnership and collaborative approach with all relevant agencies.

Objectives:

* To promote the development of parallel self help groups for people with psychosis and enduring mental illness and their family members and carers;
* To empower people with psychosis and enduring mental illness and their family members and carers through support, individual advocacy, information and education;
* To promote the right of all those affected by psychosis and enduring mental illness to person centered and appropriate services, which will support the process and goal of recovery;
* To engage in public awareness activities aimed at challenging discrimination and stigma, and advocating for the rights and needs of all those affected by psychosis and enduring mental illness;
* To campaign on behalf of all those affected by enduring mental illness to influence policy changes in the provision of mental healthcare services.

Sightsavers Ireland

Sightsavers' vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society.

St. James’s Hospital Foundation

St. James’s Hospital Foundation is the official fundraising body of St. James’s Hospital in Dublin – a teaching hospital of Dublin University’s Trinity College. The Foundation exists to facilitate and attract private investment in St. James’s Hospital – to enable world-class care for the maximum number of patients.

St. Vincent's Foundation

St.Vincent’s Foundation is the fundraising arm of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group. The principal hospital in the Group is St Vincent’s University Hospital in Elm Park, Dublin.  The hospital is a voluntary, not-for-profit hospital.

Susie Long Hospice Fund

The Susie Long Hospice Fund (SLHF) was set up in October 2007 to provide the highest possible quality of end-of-life care for patients and their families through the establishment of a 10-bed hospice close to Carlow/Kilkenny General Hospital. The Fund plans to meet this challenge through fundraising, increasing awareness of the need and benefits of local hospice care and by lobbying Government for support. You can support our work while having fun and keeping fit at the same time by taking part in any sponsored event on our behalf. Once you have informed us of your chosen event, you can create your own personalised sponsorship page here on this site so that all your family and friends can sponsor you online – no matter where they live! For a list of upcoming event please see http://www.susielonghospice.com

Temple Street Children’s University Hospital

Temple Street Children's University Hospital

The aim of the Fundraising Office at Temple Street is to help sick children by making their stay in hospital less distressing for them and their families, by funding the purchase of medical equipment, developing new services, fund research and develop new treatment facilities.

 "By helping us you are helping people you don't know and have never met. They never know what you did for them. That is the true spirit of generosity."

Support our Ireland AM Neurosurgery Appeal and become a Lifesaver today http://www.mycharity.ie/event/neurosurgery_appeal_temple_street/

The Carers Association

When it comes to being cared-for there’s no place like home.
At any stage of life ordinary people can be visited by circumstances that require them to care for a relative: usually their spouse, parent or child. For reasons ranging from old age and frailty, diagnosis of chronic illness, an accident, or living with a physical or developmental disability, over 161,000 people in Ireland give care at home every day to somebody they love.

These people are Family Carers and they contribute more than €2.5 billion a year to Ireland’s social economy.

The Carers Association’s vision is to achieve a better quality of life for Family Carers by providing practical support, advice and training and by advocating for rights and entitlements and lobbying for Family Carers’ contribution to Irish society to be appropriately recognised.

The Emer Casey Foundation

The Emer Casey Foundation was established in memory of Emer Casey. We are supporting the DISCOVARY research consortium which is directly engaged in addressing the pathogenesis of the most silent and deadliest of all cancers affecting women; ovarian and uterine cancer.

The Friends of St. Luke's Hospital

The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital was established in 1981 to raise much needed funded for St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar, Dublin 6. St Luke’s Hospital is Ireland’s main radiotherapy centre, treating cancer patients from all over the country. The Friends of St Luke’s relies entirely on voluntary contributions and fundraising events organised by our patients, families and friends. St Luke’s is regarded as more than a health care institution. It has set the standards in radiation oncology and is a world-class centre for the delivery of radiotherapy.

The Martin Codyre Fund

The Mater Foundation

The Mater Foundation is the official fundraising body of The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. It exists to inspire and enable financial support from the community for exceptional patient care at The Mater Misericordiae General Hospital.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland is the only national organisation working solely on behalf of people living with Multiple Sclerosis and thousands more who share their lives. MS Ireland provides a wide range of services and support that are often a lifeline for some 7,000+ people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Such services include the MS Helpline, a network of professional community workers and case workers throughout Ireland and the MS Care Centre. There is also an extensive branch network throughout Ireland, our 41 branches are run entirely by volunteers. The work of MS Ireland in providing this support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis is only made possible by the valuable assistance provided by a wide range of volunteers and supporters.

The National Children's Hospital Tallaght

Over 65,000 young people attend The National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght, every year. Having looked after young people for so many years we know how important it is to focus on caring for the needs of both the sick child and their families.

The hospital prides itself on providing excellent care in a number of areas including, Endocrinology, Surgery, Radiology, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Asthma and allergies. There is also a very busy paediatric A&E department that sees over 30,000 children a year. The hospitals Outpatient department facilitates multidisciplinary care supporting its core services. Extensive research into the area of childhood illness is carried out in the hospital and Trinity College’s Paediatric Department is also based here.

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund

The main fundraising event for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund is Lollipop Day. This is an annual event that takes place at the end of February each year when thousands of volunteers sell lollipops around Ireland in an effort to raise awareness of Oesophageal cancer.

Awareness for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund and Lollipop Day has grown year on year and funding has increased alongside.

Flora Women's Mini Marathon - Bank Holiday Monday 7th June 2010

Are you planning to run in this year's Flora Women's Mini Marathon? Have you considered fundraising for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund and help raise awareness of oesophageal cancer. We welcome any help and if you would like more information on how you can help, please email us at lollipopday@eircom.net or call us on + 353 (01) 2897457.

We would love you to get involve in any way you can:

• Join in the fun and volunteer to sell lollipops on lollipop Day
• Get any of your family,  friends or neighbours to sell Lollipops in their place of work .
• Provide sponsorship towards lollipop Day
• Help in any small way you can.
• Make a donation at www.lollipopday.ie
  

Other fundraising Events

Increasingly over the past number of years we have had many fundraising events spearheaded by enthusiastic individuals throughout the country .These have raised varying amounts of funds and these events now account for about one –third of total monies raised. These events are all supported administratively and personally by members of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund committee.

Turner Contact Group Ireland (TCGI)

Providing information, resources and support for those affected by Turner Syndrome

Tuner Syndrome (TS) is a condition that occurs in approximately 1 of 2,500 girls born. It is sometimes diagnosed at birth, but it can be detected as late as in adulthood.

The most common features of TS are lymphedema (swelling of hands and feet) in newborns, specific heart and/or kidney problems, slow growth and/or short stature, learning difficulties, delayed puberty, and infertility.

The members of TCGI have offered a wealth of support for almost 20 years. We understand that every person’s needs are unique as Turner Syndrome affects each girl and woman in a different way. Our aim is to provide information, resources and support for parents, children, teenagers and women affected by Turner Syndrome. 

UCD Volunteers Overseas

UCD Volunteers Overseas is a charitable organisation which offers students, staff and alumni of University College Dublin the opportunity to engage in voluntary work in developing countries. We currently have projects in India, Haiti, Nicaragua and Tanzania, and work alongside local communities in carrying out small-scale development projects which respond to local needs.

UCDVO works on projects in the areas of education, environment, healthcare, construction and information technology. By channelling the skills, energy and enthusiasm of university students into such activities, communities can access a source of support to improve the quality of life in their area. UCDVO not only provides opportunities for volunteers and host communities to share and develop skills, it also generates greater understanding and respect for differing cultures and life experiences.

VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas)

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity that works through experienced volunteers living and working as equals alongside local partners. It is the largest independent volunteer-sending organisation in the world.

Waterford Hospice

Waterford Hospice Movement provides medical and nursing care for patients with life limiting illnesses, in their own homes and in nursing homes throughout Waterford City, County and South Kilkenny. We supply specialised equipment for pain control and comfort as well as psychological and social support for the patients and their families. Hospice affirms life and regards dying as a normal process.

In 2010, there is no dedicated Hospice Unit in the South East of Ireland.  Waterford Hospice Movement intends to raise €2 Million which will go towards a dedicated 20-bed hospice facility.  The H.S.E. ‘Palliative Care Services - Five Year Development Framework’ lists the date for development of a 20 Bed In-Patient Unit at Waterford Regional Hospital as 2013.

It currently costs Waterford Hospice approximately €600,000 annually to provide its services. Most of this amount (62%) has to be raised through donations, local fundraising (Sunflower Day, Coffee Mornings, etc.) and funds raised on our behalf by our loyal supporters (individuals, groups, clubs etc.) The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides approximately 38% of the remaining funding required at present.

Wicklow Hospice

The Wicklow Palliative Care/Hospice Campaign is a non-profit organisation that was set up by the people of Wicklow, for the people of Wicklow, to promote and campaign for the right of every person to choose and decide where they wish to spend their last days.

Our Vision: To have a full seven day palliative care service and a purpose built level three Hospice in County Wicklow.