I need SSF Targets...

DeVore · 17-12-2012 02:11PM #1

Hiya,

SSF needs targets. We need children's charities who could use entertainment equipment or life-improving materials. We're pretty broad with the definitions, provided it improves the life quality of the kids in question (be they sick themselves, or their siblings). It must be a registered charity, individual cases are not considered. Sorry.

So, I don't need a google results page, what I'm looking for is personal contact or vetted charities. Do you know a charity that fits? Do you know someone in that charity who I could liase with? Are you that person yourself?

Please PM me, post here, or mail tom .at. boards.ie

Thank you! I need all the help I can get this year

smash · 17-12-2012 02:18PM

The charities that deal with the cancer ward and Cystic Fibrosis in Crumlin could always use a bit extra.

My name is URL · 17-12-2012 02:48PM

How about Barretstown? They're always on the lookout for toys etc for kids to use while camps are on. I know people who work there and are involved with fundraising for the charity.. will PM you their details if you're interested.

DeVore · 17-12-2012 02:53PM

thanks, Barretstown is a perennial favourite but always good to have an inside contact.

SEPT 23 1989 · 17-12-2012 04:11PM

I have no contacts for this charity

but they do fantastic work for families of seriously ill children who are running out of time:(

http://www.lauralynn.ie/

DaveNoCheese · 17-12-2012 04:18PM

I'm not sure if it's a registered charity or not but Childrens University Hospital are always looking for toys and funding and truly are great!

They went above and beyond for my neice a few years ago.

Beruthiel · 17-12-2012 04:29PM

The Lauralynn House Tom.
The only childrens hospice in Ireland which opened last year.
Set up by a mother who lost both her children.

GAAman · 17-12-2012 05:20PM

Yeah big +1 on lauralynn, as soon as I saw this I was going to suggest it.

Also Our Lady's Hospital

MarthaMyDear · 17-12-2012 05:23PM

The Jack and Jill foundation? I have the number but not sure if I am allowed post it here.

AskMyChocolate · 17-12-2012 05:28PM

Probably not going to be a popular post, as charity begins at home (and I do understand that), also the fact that I'm not going to mention toys; but you could do worse than ask Camara if they need work-boots.

They take in old computers, that nobody wants, clean them up, then ship them out to schools in Africa. Unfortunately, not every volunteer, who wants to help, has the price of a pair of boots that pass the health and safety regulations.

"Give a man a fish....."

Sar_Bear · 17-12-2012 05:35PM

Down Syndrome Ireland would be a very worthy charity

http://www.downsyndrome.ie/

Mars Bar · 17-12-2012 05:59PM

A woman in the town I live in has a daughter with Angelman Syndrome. For those of you have never heard of it, here is a description

Angelman Syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder of Chromosome 15 that causes severe learning and developmental delays. It affects about 1 in 25,000 people.

People with Angelman Syndrome may speak only a few words. Many cannot walk. Most have debilitating seizures and all require life-long 24/7 care. Individuals with Angelman Syndrome are known for their wonderful personalities and great smiles!

Her daughter does have a wonderful smile!

They have to keep an eye on her 24/7. It's amazing that the woman could be mayor of the town and still give her life to her daughter (and her other children).

Last year, she set up a charity called Angelman Syndrome Ireland. It's the first and only Angelman Charity in Ireland.

On February 15th next, the Inaugural Angelman Day will be held.

The website is http://www.angelman.ie

Their Facebook is http://www.facebook.com/angelmansyndromeireland

This lady is doing a lot of work and deserves a helping hand.

I don't know how you can donate with regards to toys DeV but their facebook page shares this article about toys for kids who don't play with toys.

January · 17-12-2012 06:07PM

Heart Children Ireland - http://www.heartchildren.ie/enquiries-0

Do great work for the Cardiac ward in Our Ladys Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin.

RosyLily · 17-12-2012 06:08PM

http://rettsyndrome.ie/?page_id=14

A relative of mine suffers from Rett. Took years for her to be probably diagnosed because the syndrome is very similar autism and other autism spectrum disorders.

A friend of mine works for mycharity.ie, I could ask her about any childrens charities they support that could do with a hand?

sam34 · 17-12-2012 06:57PM

how about the make a wish foundation?

DeVore · 17-12-2012 07:18PM

The "make a wish" foundation (while an awesome charity) gives their efforts to specific kids. We try to provide materials and infrastructure that will be used by many kids over time. MAW are terrific for what they do though!

I cant guarantee that all of these will get hit, but I'll look over them all and contact the ones who fit (for example, the charity needs to have somewhere permanent to house the materials so we tend to favour those charities with housing over those who are visiting/relief/daycare).

Mars Bars, its not always toys we provide, in fact its rare that we can provide toys because of restrictions. We've worked with DEBRA Ireland before and because of the skin condition, they cant really have anything but special toys or hard plastic. We work around those sorts of constraints all the time so I wouldnt be put off Angelman because of that...

DeVore · 17-12-2012 07:21PM

I'm also in the critical stages of launching a mobile games company and I am stealing a bit of time from them (with their understanding) so time is tight for me this week but we'll get there.

I contacted LauraLynn and they were back like a shot

(gotta love those ones!). They have a perfect "strike" in mind for Jan and we're stitching it up for them tomorrow. So thats one ticked off the list. Tango Down

Queen-Mise · 17-12-2012 07:29PM

Barnados's is my vote for any charity. Nevermind the help they give the kids their parenting courses are also brilliant.

And I would also mention Vincent de Paul - they do incredible work day in/day out all over the country. Mention to them that the help you are offering is specifically for kids and I am sure they will accept gratefully.

How about Childline - although they probably need money more-so to pay for phone costs.

And in light of the two girls death's in Donegal - Ireland has its first help line for teenagers. They would be very worthy of support. I heard the woman behind it talking on The Last Word during the week. Not sure of the name of the charity though.

Mars Bar · 17-12-2012 08:58PM

DeVore wrote: »

Mars Bars, its not always toys we provide, in fact its rare that we can provide toys because of restrictions. We've worked with DEBRA Ireland before and because of the skin condition, they cant really have anything but special toys or hard plastic. We work around those sorts of constraints all the time so I wouldnt be put off Angelman because of that...

Excellent! Well I can put you in contact with the woman who set up the charity if needs be but from what I can see, they have all the information there in their website and facebook page.

17-12-2012 10:40PM

The Jade Foundation

I would be very grateful if this charity could please be considered.

The Jade Foundation are currently raising money to buy a very specific list of equipment for children with disabilities.

From their web page (a full website is to launch in the coming weeks):

The Jade Foundation has been created in memory of a very special little girl Jade Henderson who passed away on July 18th 2012. Jade who was 11 suffered with hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and Blindness. For all her disabilities Jade was still able to win over the hearts of everyone she met with her infectious humor, spirit and passion for singing songs. Jade showed people that life is all about spirit and she brought a smile to everyone.

http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/jadefoundation/

I will PM devore with contact details for Graham, the charity's main organiser.

Seaneh · 17-12-2012 10:41PM

Not little kids but 12 - 25 , but Headstrong, through their Jigsaw centres in Galway, Meath, Roscommon and Kerry, with new centres due to open in Donegal, Offaly, Limerick, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Dublin 15 and North Fingal and could always do with donations of equipment or learning tools for the centres. I can pass on their Head Fundraiser Orlaith's phone number if you want it Tom. Not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for but thought they could do with some loving.

http://www.headstrong.ie/
http://www.jigsaw.ie/

Lucyfur · 17-12-2012 11:03PM

whoopsadaisyboobies wrote: »

The Jade Foundation

I would be very grateful if this charity could please be considered.

The Jade Foundation are currently raising money to buy a very specific list of equipment for children with disabilities.

From their web page (a full website is to launch in the coming weeks):

The Jade Foundation has been created in memory of a very special little girl Jade Henderson who passed away on July 18th 2012. Jade who was 11 suffered with hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy and Blindness. For all her disabilities Jade was still able to win over the hearts of everyone she met with her infectious humor, spirit and passion for singing songs. Jade showed people that life is all about spirit and she brought a smile to everyone.

http://www.mycharity.ie/charity/jadefoundation/

I will PM devore with contact details for Graham, the charity's main organiser.

I'm a big plus one for this. I've a niece with hydrocephalus and she's an extremely brave wee woman

Also, any of the respite houses around the country?

Queen-Mise · 17-12-2012 11:21PM

Lucyfur wrote: »

Also, any of the respite houses around the country?

There is only one for kids at the moment and I think that is Laura Lynn and has been mentioned already.

Lucyfur · 17-12-2012 11:23PM

Queen-Mise wrote: »

There is only one for kids at the moment and I think that is Laura Lynn and has been mentioned already.

I meant respite houses for kids with all kinds of disabilities

DeVore · 18-12-2012 01:46AM

Actually, my father was MD of the IASBH for manys a year so I dont need much encouragement to consider Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus charities

As you can see, the fundraising happens at xmas but sorting all these out with relevant strikes takes a fair bit of time. This is probably something people never really thought about before and I didnt make clear (cos I like the whole "wooo its xmas" feel of it) ... now that I want to be more transparent about where the money goes and what it goes on, well... you get to see the oily workings of the SSF which is cool but there are logistics and realities to be considered. We're no longer talking about an xbox or three being delivered on xmas eve. With what we have now, we could buy 50 Xboxes.

As much as I would really really like to buy 50 xboxes.... It kinda behooves us to act a bit more rationally and make better use of the money (while still keeping it fun!).

BeeForBattens · 18-12-2012 11:25AM

I would be grateful if you would consider the charity I set up after my daughter Saoirse, its called Bee For Battens, The Saoirse Foundation

although its a new'ish charity we make a huge difference and am proud to say make positive life impacts for very sick children, most of whom don't live passed the age of 10. My little Girl passed away at the age of 5 and our little man Liam , now 4 1/2 has the same condition and faces a similar faith.

That aside we don't stop driving the change and with very little overheads, we can put every cent to use. we have never received a cent from the state but that is something which has never slowed us down. Its now what you do as a charity, its how you do it, the only ego we are concerned about is that of a sick child.

thanks & Happy Christmas

Tony

BeeForBattens · 18-12-2012 11:30AM

We are creating Ireland first dedicated respite centre for children and their families with Genetic & Rare Conditions, Liams Lodge. happy to say we will start providing respite in a satellite lodge the new year before we commence building the new centre. We already provide home respite for sick children today!

DeVore · 18-12-2012 02:16PM

If you are a registered charity and you have a residential space (which it sounds like you do!) then please get in touch directly with me at: tom .at. boards.ie and we can certainly sort something out.

Lollipops23 · 18-12-2012 04:28PM

I'd put my hand up for Temple Street- they can always use toys for the little ones who are on the wards for more than a few days (as I was when I were a nipper!).

Can't sing their praises highly enough

BeeForBattens · 18-12-2012 05:28PM

Hi DeVore, send you an email through just now to tom (at) boards.ie

thanks Tony

clairefontaine · 18-12-2012 07:57PM

Big Brothesr Big Sisters Ireland
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