More than 4,000 people have enjoyed an open day at Barretstown Castle celebrating the charity's 30 years in Ireland.
More than 4,000 people have enjoyed an open day at Barretstown Castle celebrating the charity's 30 years in Ireland .Barretstown CEO Dee Ahearn told RTÉ News that the charity has hosted more than 120,000 campers at its facilities at Barretstown Castle since it opened its doors 30 years ago.
"When children are diagnosed with a serious illness, they're plunged into a world of hospitals, doctors and often grueling treatment," she said. Ms Ahearn the charity’s programmes"are designed to rebuild their independence, confidence and self-esteem".Ms Wallace’s son, Ben, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011, when he was 12 years old.Ms Wallace continues to raise funds and Ben's sister, Ava, is now a member of the Barretstown Youth Board.
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