A stay in hospital can be a frightening experience for any child, and for families travelling from across the North West to University College Hospital (UCH) Galway, it can also mean long days away from home in an unfamiliar environment. Galway Sick Kids Foundation was set up to help make that experience a little easier, working to make the hospital’s paediatric unit a brighter, more child-friendly place.
What Galway Sick Kids Foundation Does
Galway Sick Kids Foundation works closely with the hospital team on projects designed to improve the paediatric unit at UCH Galway. The unit serves children from across the North West, including Galway, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and North Clare, so the impact of the charity’s work is felt well beyond the city itself.
Funds raised go towards basic facilities, equipment and family information resources that are designed with children in mind, helping to ease some of the stress that comes with a hospital stay.
How You Can Help
Galway Sick Kids Foundation is a small charity that relies on a small number of dedicated volunteers, which means every donation genuinely makes a difference. If you’d like to support their work, you can donate online directly through their website.
Find Out More
You can learn more about the charity’s ongoing work on their website, follow their updates on Facebook, or get in touch directly by email at info@galwaysickkids.ie.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galway Sick Kids Foundation?
It’s a charity that works with University College Hospital Galway to improve facilities and support for children and families using the hospital’s paediatric unit.
Who does the paediatric unit at UCH Galway serve?
Children from across the North West attend the unit, including families travelling from Galway, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and North Clare.
How is the money raised by Galway Sick Kids Foundation used?
Funds go towards child-focused facilities, equipment and information resources that help make the paediatric unit a less stressful place for children and their families.
How can I support Galway Sick Kids Foundation?
You can donate directly through their website, or follow their Facebook page to stay up to date with their current projects and fundraising efforts.
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