Northern Ireland Children's Hospice

18/06/2026

A massive thank you to everyone at Ballymoney Playgroup who took part in purple day in aid of NI Children’s Hospice.

We really appreciate the effort you put into it and hope you all had a great day. Thank you again from everyone at NI Children’s Hospice 💜💜

18/06/2026

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A huge thank you to everyone in our community who have organised fundraisers, taken on challenges, hosted events, and shown their support for Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospice. Your kindness and dedication help local children, adults, and families receive the specialist care they need.

There’s still time to get involved in purple month this June, as we celebrate 25 years of NI Children's Hospice, you can sign up to our Purple Dash 💜

👉 Sign up today: www.nihospice.org/dash

18/06/2026

Watch our video for , as Maxine McFarland recently shared her family’s emotional story – from pregnancy through to her son Daniel’s birth, his short life, and beyond. ✨

Maxine tells how “Children’s Hospice Nurse Bethany McCracken transformed our journey. I felt like an angel had come alongside us. It is special people that work in Hospice. They wrapped us in love.” 💜😇

Many thanks also to Helen McGurk and our friends in the Irish News for fab coverage of the McFarlands story and our Summer Appeal in today’s paper. You can read it at https://loom.ly/xsG8w4M 👏

👉 Support us to continue making a difference for families like the McFarlands, at https://checkout.justgiving.com/9hqyw0ypd2

18/06/2026

💜 The Purple Dash 5K is for everyone, and that includes the kids!

We’re excited to welcome families, friends, and little runners to join us for the very first Purple Dash 5K in support of Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.

There are still some spaces available, so there’s plenty of time to get signed up and be part of something really special.

Every participant will receive a medal at the finish line 🏅 and a white event T-shirt, ready to be transformed in a cloud of purple colour as you make your way around the course!

Whether you run, jog, or walk, or bring the whole family along, this is about fun, togetherness, and making memories while supporting local families who rely on hospice care.

💜 So grab your place, gather your team, and come turn Belfast purple with us!

Sign up now and don’t miss out 👉https://loom.ly/Bl6cEQ0

17/06/2026

We're still in need for some volunteers in:

📍Tesco Castlereagh
📍Tesco Dunmurry
📍Coleraine Town Centre
📍Andersonstown Road

If you have 2 hours to spare on Friday 19th June we'd really appreciate the support, you can sign up here: https://bit.ly/4ovSPPQ

We need your help this June 💜

As we turn June Purple in support of NI Children’s Hospice, we're looking for volunteers to help with our Hospice Community Collections in Tesco stores across Northern Ireland.

We're particularly keen to fill volunteer slots at:

📍 Tesco Castlereagh
📍 Tesco Lisburn
📍 Tesco Yorkgate
📍 Tesco Dunmurry
📍 Tesco Bangor

There are also opportunities available at other locations.

Every collection helps raise vital funds for local children and families who rely on hospice care. If you can lend a hand, we'd love to hear from you.

If you can help, sign up here 👉https://loom.ly/W274UT0

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17/06/2026

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice recently held its poignant Forget-Me-Not Service at Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, to remember and honour the precious children who hold a place in each of our hearts. ✨

The annual service is always a deeply meaningful moment and a suitable way in which to begin Children’s Hospice Week. With music and readings from poems, families celebrate their child’s life by lighting candles and contributing drawings and written recollections to the memory rainbow. 💜

“Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts,
Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.”

17/06/2026

Nearly 14 Years of Smiles at Horizon House 💜

Colin has been attending respite at Horizon House since he was just 15 months old, and nearly 14 years later, he still looks forward to every visit.

Known affectionately by Colin as "Horizon Hotel", it's a place filled with lots of fun and somewhere he has everyone wrapped around his wee finger!

For Colin's family, Children's Hospice is about so much more than specialist care. It provides valuable time to rest, recharge and take a break, knowing Colin is safe, happy and having the best time.

This Children's Hospice Week, we're sharing stories like Colin's to highlight the difference your support makes. By helping us Turn June Purple, you're helping ensure local children and families can continue to access the care, respite and support they rely on.

👉 Find out how you can support Purple month today at: https://loom.ly/ecRyd-k

17/06/2026

⛳💜 What a fantastic day!

On Friday, the Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group alongside Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Tom Wiggins, hosted their annual Golf Day at Galgorm.

Despite battling some breezy conditions on the course, spirits remained high as teams enjoyed a wonderful day of golf, camaraderie and fundraising in support of Northern Ireland Hospice and Children's Hospice.

We're delighted to share that the event raised an incredible £16,000+, with every pound helping us continue providing specialist care and support to local patients and their families when they need it most.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, sponsored the event, donated prizes and supported the day in any way. Your generosity and commitment make events like this possible.

Finally, a special thank you to the Ballymena NI Hospice Support Group for organising yet another outstanding event. Your dedication and continued support of Northern Ireland Hospice is truly appreciated. 💜

16/06/2026

It’s ! 💜

Watch our short video as Sarah Xuereb, our Acting Head of Services at , explains what it’s all about, why it’s important for raising awareness of our care work – and explains some of the ways you can get involved to help us deliver a real impact! 🤗

👉 You can also support us to continue making a difference at https://loom.ly/2wInhAY

16/06/2026

💜 Join Michael McKillop at this year's Purple Dash!

Our Children's Hospice ambassador is encouraging everyone to take part in Purple Dash – and we'd love to see you there.

Whether you're taking on the route with family, catching up with friends or simply looking for a fun day out with a purpose, Purple Dash is all about coming together to support local children and families who rely on Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.

Walk, run or jog everyone is welcome 🤗

Watch Michael's message and sign up today 👉https://loom.ly/-OPPNc0