Northern Ireland Children's Hospice is the only service of its type in Northern Ireland caring for infants, children and young people with complex needs.
Linfield fans donate £8,000 to
@nichildrenshosp
through ticket refunds from cancelled Glentoran clash! 👏 Linfield supporters requested not to take up the option of a refund on tickets purchased and instead donated the money to
@nichildrenshosp
. Thank you
@OfficialBlues
! 💜⚽️
Today, we received a visit from our amazing Ambassador and Celtic Manager, Brendan Rodgers. During the visit, Brendan met with children, families and Hospice staff. It was great having you!
#Thankyou
#Ambassador
@CelticFC
@FoundationCFC
We’re delighted to announce that Carrick school girl, Madison Wright who has raised more than £15,000 for the
@nichildrenshosp
, has become our first Youth Ambassador! Madison was awarded the title as part of
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
which kicks off today. Well done, Madison! 👏💜
Yesterday evening, iconic buildings across Northern Ireland illuminated purple to mark
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
and to celebrate the amazing work of our Care Team who work tirelessly to care for and support children and their families.
@niassembly
@belfastcc
@ECMFCM
@ArdsArts
The Lord Mayor of Belfast,
@johnfinucane
will be lacing up on Sunday 8th December to take part in our Jingle 5k/10k event at Stormont Estate! Will you be joining him?🏃♂️Sign up today at:
#JingleAlltheWay
#JointheJingle
We are delighted to have welcomed Health Minister Robin Swann to
@NIHospice
and
@nichildrenshosp
today to meet our patients and amazing care staff, and to hear about our existing and new services as we look to the future of Children’s Hospice care. 💜
@healthdpt
Teenager Darren McClelland, an avid motorbike enthusiast, was given the surprise of a lifetime when he got to attend the Irish Motorbike Awards in January. Read more about Darren's experience here:
@jonathanrea
@MichaelLaverty
@TycoBMW
Country singer
@iamNATHANCARTER
is performing this Friday, 4th December at the Big Night In, an online gala event run
@Bmenahospice
in support of
@nichildrenshosp
. Make sure you join us live at 7pm for an unforgettable night of comedy, music, dancing, and all-round fun! 💃
It’s Children’s Hospice Week, the only week in the year dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Here’s a video message from our Ambassador,
@EamonnHolmes
, to kick-start the week!
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
Today our children and their families received a special visit from the stars of this year’s Christmas pantomime, The Spectacular Aladdin, and
@BelfastGiants
player Jonathan Ferland!
#Thankyou
Did you happen to catch
@EmmaVardyTV
on Celebrity Mastermind at the weekend? Emma's chosen charity was Northern Ireland Children's Hospice! Thank you so much Emma!
Little Mia is one of the remarkable Little Stars we care for at Children's Hospice. Listen below as she shares her heartfelt love for coming to Hospice. We remain optimistic that the
@healthdpt
's review of budget cuts will lead to the desired outcome.
A 13-year-old girl has asked the Health Minister to release additional funding for the NI Children's Hospice. Yesterday, it emerged that the hospice was preparing to halve the number of beds it offers at weekends. Our Health Correspondent, Marie-Louise Connolly, reports.
Today, Vincent Doran together with his family and friends, are beginning their incredible 100 mile walk from Croke Park to
@tullylishgaa
in support of little JJ who receives care at
@nichildrenshosp
. Best of luck everyone! 👏 💜
Today marks the end of Ben Dickinson’s ‘March Marathon’ challenge - and what an epic month its been! 👏 Ben will be running his last mile today - and what better way to finish his challenge than running it with
@larnefc
! ⚽️ To donate, visit:
We’re delighted that
@FirstTrustBank
has come on board as our official sponsor for this year's Jingle 5k/10k! 👏 Last year, over 700 people participated in the festive event and this year we're hoping for an even bigger turn out! 📢 Read more at:
Did you know that just £35 can provide one hour of specialist palliative nursing care at
@nichildrenshosp
? Here’s one family who has benefited from our services. We encourage you to listen to their heartwarming story. To donate £5 text JINGLE to 70140.
#Thankyou
Vincent Doran, together with his family and friends, will be walking 100 miles this September from
@CrokePark
to
@tullylishgaa
in support of his son, JJ, who avails of the services at
@nichildrenshosp
. 👏 Read more about his epic challenge at: 💜
Eleven-year-old Conor Bannon, who hails from Co. Armagh, has raised an incredible £6,000 for
@nichildrenshosp
by climbing Kilimanjaro, making him officially the youngest person in Northern Ireland to have completed the challenge. Well done Conor - you're amazing! 👏
We're delighted to announce that
@BobandBerts
has selected
@nichildrenshosp
as its Charity of the Year! 👏 To launch the partnership,
@BobandBerts
will be selling a limited-edition Easter brownie which will be available in all its stores on Good Friday.
#Amazing
#Thankyou
A huge congratulations to
@madison_w47
who won 'Young Fundraising Volunteer' yesterday at the
@iofni
, Celebrating Excellence in Fundraising Awards. Madison is a fervent fundraiser for
@nichildrenshosp
, having raised an incredible £12,000 to date for us. Thank you Madison! 💜
It's a beautiful, sunny day here at Horizon House! ⛅ A welcome break from the recent hailstone showers this week.☔ Wishing you a great day and hoping you can take a moment to enjoy the sunshine!☀️
@barrabest
@WeatherCee
We are relieved that the Executive are providing this additional funding for Hospices. This is especially needed at this challenging time as our services are in great demand & our staff continue to provide 24/7 care for local babies & children in our Hospices & across communities
Happy
#NationalDogDay
to our amazing furry friend, Miss Winnie! 🐶 Winnie has recently joined
#TeamHospice
and is already providing comfort, joy and unconditional love to children and their families! How cute is she?! 😍
Over 600 people donned their best festive fancy dress and ran, walked or jogged their way around Stormont Estate today for our Jingle 5k/10k event! 🏃♂️🎅. Check out all the photos now over on our Facebook page! 📸
#JingleAlltheWay
#NIChildrensHospice
Thank you to family and friends of the beloved Mairaid Savage who raised a staggering £19,875.00 for
@nichildrenshosp
in her memory. 👏 This incredible donation will make a real difference to the lives of local children and their families. 💜
#ThankyouThursday
#AppreciationPost
Today I went to
@Carrickrangers
to support a collection for
@nichildrenshosp
- I just wanted to share with you that the total raised was £344.75. Thank you to everyone who donated, especially the Carrick Rangers players who made a very kind donation themselves
Madison💜
Lucy's a cut above the rest! ✂️ A massive thank you to little Lucy, from Kilkeel, who recently cut her hair and donated it to The Princess Trust, whilst also raising over £400 for
@nichildrenshosp
in the process. Thank you, Lucy! 👏 🌟
#Fundraising
#Thankyou
To celebrate
#WorldKindnessDay
, we’re calling on
#schools
to sign up to our ‘Kindness Counts' campaign which explores the values of
#kindness
and
#compassion
. Watch here as Grace, one of our siblings, explains how she shows kindness to her sister Erin. 🤗
Carrickfergus girl Madison Wright, 10, is hosting a coffee morning on Saturday, 23rd June at Carrickfergus Methodist Church from 10am-12:30pm in support of
@nichildrenshosp
. Thank you for choosing to support NI Children's Hospice Madison!
#CoffeeMorning
#NIChildrensHospice
As part of Palliative Care Week, (8-14 September) we've been asking
@nichildrenshosp
staff what palliative care means to them. Here's what palliative care means to NI Children's Hospice Senior Staff Nurse, Janet Clarke.
#PallCareWeek
#NIChildrensHospice
@AIIHPC
To mark
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
, iconic buildings across Northern Ireland, including Belfast City Hall, Stormont, Lagan Civic Centre, Derry City & Strabane District Council Offices and more will be illuminated purple tonight to mark the special occasion.
@qnewsdesk
@U105radio
During the month of March, Ben Dickinson, 10, has set himself the epic
#challenge
of running 26 miles! 🏃♂️ 💪 Ben kick-started his challenge yesterday by completing his first mile! 👏 Well done Ben - you’re a little
#star
! 🌟
The U10 girls handed over the money they raised at the Terry Óg Enright tournament to the NI Children's Hospice. Well done girls.
#UTG
Bhronn na cailíní faoi 10 an t-airgead a bhailigh siad ag comórtas Terry Óg Enright ar ospís na bpáistí. Maith sibh a chailíní. Gorts abú
There are many words to describe the care that
@nichildrenshosp
nurses provide and this picture, gifted to us by the parent of a child who availed of our services, perfectly encapsulates what nurses provide on a daily basis. 💜
#InternationalNursesDay
It’s Children's Hospice Week! Throughout the week, we’re teaming up with
@Tog4ShortLives
to shine a light on children’s hospice and palliative care services that help families create important moments in their lives together.
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
#MomentsThatMatter
Today marks the start of Children’s Hospice Week, 21st – 27th May. In the video below, Grace Stewart, Head of Children's Hospice services, gives an overview of Northern Ireland Children's Hospice and the services that we provide.
#LifesShort
#ChildrensHospiceWeek
A special
#thankyou
to the amazing Sonia Richie, from Armagh, who recently handed over a cheque for £12,500 to
@nichildrenshosp
. Leading up to her 50th birthday last year, Sonia set herself the challenge of running 1,000 miles in aid of
@nichildrenshosp
. Thank you, Sonia! 👏💜
Irish international hockey player,
@shirleymccay
, is taking part in this year's Jingle 5k/10k at Stormont Estate on Sunday 8th December.🏃♂️🎅 Get together with family, friends or work colleagues and enjoy a festive fun-filled day out. Sign up now at:
Katie Creggan is 10 years of age. She attends Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Dad, Johnny, says: Our amazing daughter Katie has Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and is wholly dependent on tube feeding. She wore her
#WDSD18
socks to
@nichildrenshosp
to mark
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
We’re delighted to be this year’s official nominated charity for the annual
@SuperCupNI
! 🏆⚽️👏 To kick-start the partnership, we’re currently recruiting for volunteers to help with collections. For more information, please visit:
@BBCSPORTNI
Congratulations to Almost Home Animal Rescue! The winner of our Christmas Charity Gift vote 🐶🐱🐶
We're also delighted to support 2nd and 3rd place,
@nichildrenshosp
and
@AirAmbulanceNI
🎁
And in the spirit of Christmas, we'll be giving
@Foylerescue
and
@AlzSocNI
a gift too 🎄
A massive thank you to
@nihecommunity
who recently raised an
#amazing
£2,800 by organising a staff raffle. This money was kindly donated towards our Children's Hospice Christmas party where our children and families got to enjoy a range of entertainment! 👏💜
Delighted that Liam Neeson has shown his support again for our Jingle All the Way Christmas fundraising campaign. For more information on how you can get involved, visit:
@flpireland
@goQradio
@MalluskHarriers
We're collecting in
@Tesco_NIreland
stores across Northern Ireland this weekend! If you're out and about, make sure to say hello to our friendly volunteers and donate whatever you can! 👋 💰 Every donation, no matter how large or small, really does make a difference!
Big-hearted Wayne Cameron thought of others before himself on his birthday. Instead of buying toys with his birthday money, the 10-year-old, from Belfast, donated his money to
@nichildrenshosp
. Thank you Wayne for this amazing selfless gesture.👏💜
@love_belfast
@BelfastLive