They saw the lottery win as a ‘sign from God’ An elderly couple decided to spend tens of millions of dollars on finding a cure for the disease that claimed the life of their young granddaughter. Two-year-old Makayla Lynn Pike passed away in 2003 following a battle with Krabbe Disease, an incurable genetic disorder that […]
1 year ago
Have you ever wanted to go to school in your pyjamas? You wouldn’t be alone if you do but now your children have the perfect excuse to do so – and it’s all for charity. On Friday the 17th of November over 60,000 children across the country are expected to celebrate the 20th anniversary of […]
2 years ago
The annual Aware Christmas 5K is back to kick off the festive season. Taking place on the 9th of December from 9.30 am, over 2,000 people are expected to take part and raise funds for Aware’s virtual services. Even though it is due to take place at Leopardstown Racecourse, you don’t have to be there […]
2 years ago
The fund aims to empower young people from disadvantaged areas in Ireland Straight off the back of the Met Gala, Irish actor Barry Keoghan has launched the 2023 Coca-Cola ‘Thank You Fund’ which aims to help local communities around Ireland. The 30-year-old hailed the project and said it ‘struck a chord’ with him after meeting […]
2 years ago
The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying to save people trapped […]
3 years ago
Homeless figures in Ireland recently reached another record high. The Salvation Army has revealed it accommodated an extra 100 homeless people a night in Dublin in 2021 compared to the previous year. According to its 2021 annual report, the church and charity put a roof over the heads of 500 people each evening across its […]
3 years ago