Dip In for LauraLynn - #TeamLauraLynn
LauraLynn Children's Hospice is inviting you to take part in our Dip in for LauraLynn Challenge this December.
Join hundreds of others who’ll be braving the icy water on Sunday, December 20th and “dipping in” for LauraLynn. By taking part you will be supporting children with life-limiting conditions in LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice.
Follow these three easy steps:
1) Register on the link to get your FREE Santa hat: Support Dip in for LauraLynn 2026 on iDonate.ie
2) Set up your online fundraising page. You will be prompted to do so once you register for your Santa hat
3) Invite your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you and support you on your journey
We will motivate you on your journey and we cannot wait to see your progress. You can share stories and photos on social media if you wish, and you can always contact me for any support you may need too.
If you’ve any questions at all, please visit our FAQs or email Ciara at challenges@lauralynn.ie.
Thank you so much for your incredible support.
We wish you all the best.
Ciara and the LauraLynn team
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re suggesting this date so people across Ireland can dip together virtually, however if this date doesn’t suit feel free to choose one that does.
Of course – that would be fantastic! In fact, we recommend dipping with your friends and family. Safety in numbers too! Make sure you have someone to hold your things and take photos, we’d love you to share these with us. Just pop us an email on challenges@lauralynn.ie, upload them to your fundraising page or tag us on your social media posts on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
As part of this challenge, you will be asked to set up a ‘Dip in for LauraLynn’ fundraising page where you can post photos of your dip! These pages are linked to LauraLynn and we’ll be able to see you completed your dip.
Visit Support Dip in for LauraLynn 2026 on iDonate.ie and select “Start Fundraising”.
You should receive your fundraising pack with your free Blue Santa Hat before December 20th.You can check that your name and address are on the list for packs at any time by emailing challenges@lauralynn.ie Packs are being delivered by An Post who can experience severe delays in the lead up to Christmas time. So, if your pack takes a little longer than usual, please don’t worry.
The closing date to register is Monday 14th December, in order to receive your pack on time.
If you haven’t done so already you can register for a fundraising pack here: Support Dip in for LauraLynn 2026 on iDonate.ie.
A special Blue LauraLynn Santa Hat and a fun festive leaflet from Ciara, our Fundraising Executive.
iDonate Fundraisers are the easiest way for you to fundraise. It makes fundraising from home simple! The funds raised are lodged directly into our bank account and there are no fees involved. Alternatively, you can request a sponsorship card by emailing Ciara on challenges@lauralynn.ie.
You can absolutely! If you would like to know more about getting your workplace involved in this challenge, email Claire and Niamh at corporate@lauralynn.ie.
Yes! You can wear togs, bikini, wetsuit, Santa Suit...whatever you wish!
For this event, we are posting our special blue LauraLynn Christmas hat to wear on the day!
Yes, as long as they are supervised with a parent/guardian. And please refer to our safety tips below.
Make sure it’s safe to dip on the day, keep an eye on the weather and local guidelines!
Bring someone with you. Why not get gather a group of friends or family and dip together.
Don’t forget to have someone to photo/video you for proof and post to your fundraising page, email us on challenges@lauralynn.ie or tag us on social media and use #dipinforlauralynn!
Get into the water slowly and don’t stay in for too long. It’s a Dip for LauraLynn not a long-distance swim!
No doubt you’ll be cold after your dip so make sure to bring an extra layer to slip into after, maybe even a hat, gloves and thick woolly socks!
A good way to warm up can be to sip on a hot drink, so why not bring a flask of tea or coffee with you to enjoy after your dip. Maybe even bring a hot water bottle!
