Meath people urged to take part in trick or treat for Temple Street

Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street and MiWadi are calling on families, friends and communities in Meath to eat, drink and be scary, by hosting their very own magical Halloween activity or virtual event to raise much-needed funds and help buy vital, life-saving equipment for sick children in CHI at Temple Street.

Broadcaster, TV personality and mum Anna Daly and her three magical wizards James (9), Euan (7) and Rhys (3) helped launch the Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street’s annual 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street' 2020 fundraising campaign from the comfort and safety of their back garden recently.

The hugely successful fundraising campaign is celebrating its 20th year this year and all funds raised go to Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street to fund essential equipment for the treatment of sick children, such as patient monitors, incubators, and ventilators which will change little lives for the better.

While Halloween may be somewhat different this year, Children’s Health Foundation Temple Street and MiWadi are urging everyone across Ireland to get behind the fundraiser and have some socially-distanced and safe fun while making a contribution to support the magic that happens every day in Temple Street children’s hospital.

From hosting virtual scary movie nights or spooky fun in school and creches to trying out some fun magic tricks for friends and family – there are so many ways to get into the Halloween spirit and raise vital funds for sick children.

Denise Fitzgerald, Chief Executive, Children’s Health Foundation said:

"Trick or Treat for Temple Street is one of the biggest campaigns of the year for us. While Halloween celebrations might be a bit different this year, we are still committed to funding vital, life-saving equipment for CHI at Temple Street’s wards, theatres and Intensive Care Unit.

" For the last 20 years, families and communities across Ireland have been a vital part of our Circle of Care, supporting this fantastic fundraising campaign. We hope that during this very challenging year they will continue to help us ensure that sick children in CHI at Temple Street still get the great care they urgently need."

Speaking at the launch of the 2020 campaign, Anna Daly, said: “I’m delighted to once again help launch this year’s Trick or Treat for Temple Street campaign. Throughout the challenges of the last few months, Temple Street have continued to provide amazing care and support to sick children and their families every day. I’m so happy that myself and my boys can help raise awareness of their important work and encourage everyone to raise money this Halloween by hosting a Trick or Treat for Temple Street party."

To register for a free personalised ‘Trick or Treat for Temple Street’ Party Pack, call 01 878 4344 or register at www.templestreet.ie/trickortreat, which includes posters, balloons, stickers and much more.