AWAY Ireland May

 

At the suggestion of Dublin-based Scotland supporter Steve Chapman, TACC made grant of €5513.29 to Barretstown (www.barretstown.org).

 

Barretstown rebuilds the lives of children affected by serious illness, and their families, through a life changing Therapeutic Recreation programme in a safe, fun and supportive environment.  They understand that every so often a sick child just needs to be a child, which is why fun is a core element of our life changing programmes.

 

TACC's grant will fund a horse riding programme throughout 2011, bringing a lot of joy to the children.

 

Excellent, unobtrusive medical supervision helps children with cancer and other diseases forget illness, learn to have fun and rebuild their confidence and self-esteem.  The programmes take place at a fairytale castle in the beautiful foothills of Ireland's Wicklow Mountains, serving children affected by serious illnesses - primarily cancer and serious blood diseases - from Ireland, Britain and throughout Europe, and their families.