LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, has launched its new 24‑Hour Challenge, an expanded evolution of its popular Treadmill Challenge, with broadcaster Lorraine Keane, GAA star Pádraig O’Hora, and LauraLynn Nurse Kate Hourigan joined by Emily Ahearne and her mum Ann, who attend LauraLynn, to officially kick off this year’s campaign.
Horkans Group, through its Petworld stores, has transformed the traditional Christmas Jumper Day into a campaign of extraordinary generosity. Thanks to the incredible support of their staff and customers, Petworld raised a phenomenal €21,000 during the 2025 festive season alone, bringing their total funds raised for LauraLynn to over €73,000 since 2021.
LauraLynn children and families enjoyed a special day as they took to the stage of Ireland’s national theatre for this year's LauraLynn at the Abbey.
To mark LauraLynn’s Thank You Day on Wednesday, 21st January, we are delighted to commence our annual Thank You Week.
Our Chairperson Sandra O’Malley takes a few moments to share a Christmas message.
"Every year, we hang three stockings on the mantlepiece. One for Fiadh. One for Odhran. And a special one for our beautiful daughter, Saoirse.
Rugby Star joins the team to launch our chilliest fundraiser of the year: Dip In for LauraLynn!
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