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History
The Eilish Degnan Children's Foundation was set up by Gerald Degnan in memory of his mother a cancer victim who died in 2008. Unfortunately Gerald's father John also died from cancer in 2014. Gerald was the only child of Eilish and John Degnan and wanted to do something that would be a lasting memory to them.
Aims of The Foundation
Through the inspirational spirit of Eilish Degnan this foundation was formed with clear and simple goals:
“To raise funds to aid and help the children suffering from all forms of life limiting illness and their families. To give them a brief respite from the daily burden of this debilitating disease with day trips, holidays or even meet with their heroes… bringing a little happiness into their lives.”
2024 Eilish Degnan Children's Foundations Christmas appeal.
It's just around the corner and as part of the foundations Christmas appeal we like to give a little something to the staff at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and the Royal Victoria hospital and ambulance crews who are working on Christmas day, this is just a thank you for their service over the year and it's very much appreciated by everyone, so if you would like to support the foundations 2024 Christmas appeal please get in touch.
Latest News
Not only did Sharon and Shirley-Ann step up to the challenge of sitting outside Asda in Dundonald for 24 hours, thay ware also joined by 3 year old Rilieigh to give them some support.
A very cold 24hr sit out took place and we are very thankful to them, the staff and the local community for supporting them with hot drinks and food.
We hope the girls are relaxing and are very happy and proud of their achievements and the £1,124,55 that they raised.
A fantastic amount that will help make a great difference in the work we do, so once again a massive thank you girls for all your help and support, we really appreciate everything you have done
Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2025
Great bunch who have signed up for the 2025 Belfast city marathon relay to help raise much needed funds for the foundation.
Sponsorship forms and a Go fund me page will be on the go early in 2025.
Asda Foundation Grant for £748
Many thanks to Sharon in Asda Dundonald for her help and support with the Asda foundation in helping the Eilish Degnan Childrens Foundation obtain a grant of £748.These funds will help our work to brighten the time ill children have to spend in The Royal Belfaat Hospital for Sick Children
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year we run a number of events to fundraise for the foundation. If you would like to donate or attend an event, please contact us.
Contact Us
Address
Unit 3 Kilroot Business Park
Larne Road
Carrickfergus
BT38 7PR
Contact
Winter Opening Hours
Friday
9.000 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Saturday
9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.