The Gavin Glynn Foundation was set up by John & Jayne Glynn - parents of Gavin Glynn who passed away aged just 4 and a half years old, on October 21st 2014. During Gavin’s battle with cancer the Glynn family travelled to a number of different countries for specialist cancer treatment for their youngest son. Through this experience, they learnt exactly what is involved in organising transport, ac
commodating and most importantly - seeking out the best specialist care available for their son’s cancer. Through experience, they understand the strain that this logistical organisation puts on families who are already dealing with huge anxiety and sadness. The Gavin Glynn Foundation believes that all children with cancer deserve the best care, wherever in the world that might be. The mission of the Foundation is to assist families with all the logistics and financial aspects of travelling overseas for specialist cancer treatment not available in Ireland. Supporting the parents in accessing and organising that care is what the Foundation does. Keeping the whole family together, during travel for a child’s cancer treatment, is essential for the wellbeing of the patient, as well as the parents and siblings. This is why The Foundation covers the travel and accommodation costs for the whole family. By taking the financial burden and stress away from the families, it allows parents focus all their time on their child and family. The Gavin Glynn Foundation arrange all logistics and cover all costs associated with
• Transportation (eg. Flights, Car Hire).
• Transportation to and from the designated Airports.
• Accommodation within, or close to, the designated medical centre.
• Food and living expenses for the duration of the child’s treatment while abroad. The Foundation also funds independent second opinions so that patients can be matched with appropriately focused physicians and scientists worldwide. To date, with the support of the Foundation’s amazing supporters, The Gavin Glynn Foundation has been able to help 185 families from all over Ireland. The Gavin Glynn Foundation currently relies solely on donations and fundraisers to help any family that may need support in Ireland. Please visit the website to read about some of the families the Foundation have / are helping. Reg Charity No. 20106959
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