Can you help Sebastian McLoughlin have an extra special last Christmas?

YurOK2

Hiya

I'm not sure if there has been a thread about this already or if this is allowed but here it goes.
http://www.thejournal.ie/sebastian-christmas-2128908-May2015/
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/ray/

Sebastian is a 4 year old cancer sufferer from Co. Tipperary. His family are trying to make Christmas come early for him as he is not expected to live longer than a few more weeks, and at only 4 years old, he has only enjoyed a handful of Christmases.
His family have appealed to anyone who can donate anything to make Christmas come early. They are not looking for money, they are more so looking for their child to experience Christmas with reindeer, a sleigh, Santa, Christmas trees, that sort of thing.
As an example of what has been offered so far:

Possibly the standout example of kindness is an anonymous man arranging and then offering to transport Sebastian to Hamleys toy store in Dundrum, Dublin via helicopter and having the shop closed specifically so the little guy can have the place to himself for an hour.

I have seen the boards community pull together many times before and am posting this here in case there is anybody on here who might be able to make Sebastian's last Christmas extra special.

(If anybody would like to donate money, the family have suggested making a donation to registered Children’s Cancer Charities such Aoibheanns Pink Tie – text AOIBHEANN to 50300 to donate €2.)

Rosie Gardens

The flood of offers this family got has been amazing. Makes ya proud to be Irish, and puts all the other stuff we moan about well into perspective.

kfallon

That is brilliant! Ah Jaysus we're a great little country!
Hope Sebastian has the best day of his life on Saturday

Zombienosh

YurOK2 wrote: »

(If anybody would like to donate money, the family have suggested making a donation to registered Children’s Cancer Charities such Aoibheanns Pink Tie – text AOIBHEANN to 50200 to donate €2.)

Just to note this number is incorrect... it kept failing on me.

it should be 50300.

anncoates

YurOK2 wrote: »

Possibly the standout example of kindness is an anonymous man arranging and then offering to transport Sebastian to Hamleys toy store in Dundrum, Dublin via helicopter and having the shop closed specifically so the little guy can have the place to himself for an hour.

Just got something in my eye here. BRB.

YurOK2

Zombienosh wrote: »

Just to note this number is incorrect... it kept failing on me.

it should be 50300.

Thanks, I just copied and pasted from elsewhere, changed in the OP now.

Chucken

If anyone lives here in the Ballina/ Killaloe area, please put up some Christmas lights.

Lollipops23

Tip- don't read the thread about sad songs and then read this.

Bawling at my desk here in Toronto- both at how bloody unfair Sebastian's situation is and at how great people are being at making his short time magical. Fair play, folks.

Summer wind

I don't live in the Tipp area but I will donate some money. I will try to remember to do so every time I top up my phone. I hope Sebastian has the best and most lovely and happy Christmas ever:)

Ah jeez. I hope the little guy has a great day.

SEPT 23 1989

hope they could organise a snow machine

my son is the same age it must be a waking nightmare for the family:(

Banjo String

Poor little tyke..

I've a daughter the same age also.

Nothing really I can donate except some cash if that's possible or helpful?

identer

kinda make one think deep... Gods strenght to the family.

Smidge

If anyone has elves costumes(I know, who doesn't? )but maybe we could organise hire of such and a few boardsies could be elves for a day.
Is this a thing they would want?

Chucken

Smidge wrote: »

If anyone has elves costumes(I know, who doesn't? )but maybe we could organise hire of such and a few boardsies could be elves for a day.
Is this a thing they would want?

From what I've read and heard, the party is for the family, so I don't suppose a load of strangers arriving on would be a good idea. It's so sad...

Everyone in the twin towns have been asked to put up lights, which we will, but Sebastian is a very sick little boy and I suppose might not be able to go to see them. He'll be very busy with Santa calling!!

Chucken

Smidge wrote: »

They wouldn't be strangers, they'd be Elves and they are hard to come by this time of year considering its their hibernation time :-)
Was just an idea though, as I said I didnt know what would be wanted.

Its a brilliant idea I'm not in a position to say what the family want. I'm just reading and hearing. As I said, lights...lots of lights hopefully will be bright over the weekend.

silverfeather

Where can we donate?

Smidge

Chucken wrote: »

Its a brilliant idea I'm not in a position to say what the family want. I'm just reading and hearing. As I said, lights...lots of lights hopefully will be bright over the weekend.

I was just a thought. I'd have been willing to hire the costume(€20 which seems reasonable!) and drive the 4 hours to do it if it was something that would add to his day.
He's worth it

silverfeather

201505*****753-459

I made a donation here https://www.idonate.ie/1178_childhood-cancer-foundation.html

Or you can here too

http://childhoodcancer.ie/

Transaction Id 201505*****753-459

I will also text AOIBHINN

kfallon

Thanks for the details Silver, I made a donation, can't do anything directly for Sebastian so was prob next best thing!

Hope he has the day to beat all days!

Trojan Donkey

This story has touched me, something that doesn't happen often.

The upsetting part is that he's an innocent little child and too young to understand.

If Jesus ever appears to me, I'll sacrifice my life for this child.

stinkle

Just scanned through the thread there and didnt see it mentioned, but there's PO Box address to send Christmas cards to, if anyone would like to do that.

Copied and pasted from the todayfm link, hope it's ok to post:
Sebastian’s Christmas,

PO Box 752

c/o Killaloe Post Office,

Main Street,

Killaloe,

Co. Clare.

Smidge

stinkle wrote: »

Just scanned through the thread there and didnt see it mentioned, but there's PO Box address to send Christmas cards to, if anyone would like to do that.

Copied and pasted from the todayfm link, hope it's ok to post:
Sebastian’s Christmas,

PO Box 752

c/o Killaloe Post Office,

Main Street,

Killaloe,

Co. Clare.

I had seen that on the link and sent one off today in the post. Not sure if it will get there in time though.

stinkle

Smidge wrote: »

I had seen that on the link and sent one off today in the post. Not sure if it will get there in time though.

Sent mine today too, doubt it'll get there any time soon but itd be cool to send good wishes regardless and even keep the positivity going from all over the country and even the world

Mesrine65

Heart warming, heart breaking thread, poor wee man.

dmc17

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well done everyone.


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Missyelliot2

Really hope Sebastian enjoyed his day! We are all thinking of him and his folks x

silverfeather

I hope it makes him happy. :-)

joollyparo

Hope he will be able to come out of the house to see how beautiful it is out here.

kitten_k

Just seen the awful news that he has passed away.

http://www.thejournal.ie/sebastian-passed-away-2163317-Jun2015/?utm_source=facebook_short

kfallon

Ah no

RIP lil man, things like this shouldn't happen to a child

Chucken

Just heard the news a few minutes ago

Rest in peace little man xxxx

Penny Tration

Christ. The poor little guy

Autumn Moon

Ah the poor little fella.....

RIP

Summer wind

I am so very sorry to hear of little Sebastian's death. It's just absolutely heartbreaking. He is at peace and free from all his pain now. May he Rest In Peace.

YurOK2

RIP Sebastian. Only 4 years old, very sad.

road_high

So sad to hear the bad news. Poor little chicken, his suffering is over. So sorry for his heartbroken family, his da had me in tears just a few weeks ago. RIP little man

LynnGrace

Poor little mite. RIP.

Cold War Kid

Brave little soldier, RIP.

Stheno

RIP Sebastian, may his family find the strength the need in the coming weeks.

LadyFenghuang

Even when you know something is coming it does not make it easier for the family.

So small and sweet.

It's so sad. It's not fair.

Best wished to his family.

RIP.

Autosport

May he rest in peace xxx

mushu

Rest in peace little man

tritium

RIP little guy

Smidge

May he in peace and I hope his family get all the support they will need at this heartbreaking time. Very sad

JonEBGud

With all the good will in the country I hope his Christmas came through in summer. Some great people here.
RIP young man.