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There are so many magic moments. Every one of our photos makes us smile. Such a fabulous and magical time we had there. This one of Sarah and Mick I picked. They are sharing a wheelchair given to Sarah when she wasn’t feeling well by medical staff. I just love it as one of our … Continued

My magic moment is when I cut off 14 inches of my hair last summer and raised €3,714 for Barretstown! I went to Barretstown two years ago with my family and we had the best weekend ever and I was so happy to raise money to help other children get the chance to make amazing … Continued

When Jake climbed the wall out of his wheelchair and everyone cheered for him and Shania, Jason, Jake and myself crying when we had to go home cos we enjoyed our weekend there so much

Horse riding

Seeing my son Aaron laughing from the minute we arrived , every Cara made him feel so special like a VIP for the weekend , the first night at dinner when they lined up to welcome each family in still brings a tear to my eye , the smiles on all the kids faces was … Continued

Being super hyper with my friend and just having uncontrollable laughter for hours to the point of tears.

When I wake up in the morning, I see the sunrise over the hills and know there are so many kind people around me. So I can’t wait to enjoy another fabulous day with them at Barretstown!

First time fishing

I loved all my Cara’s, they were the best and I loved Barretstown it’s amazing! I cried when I left and can not wait to visit again

So many fabulous memories and definitely moments that helped us as a family, this one of my two boys Ben and Luke dancing (Lukes on Bens shoulders) is one of my favourites

At camp we had so much fun

My daughter Erica (10 years old Summer 2018) scaling new heights at Barrestown. This was just a few months after finishing treatment for Stage 3 Burkitt Lymphoma. No stopping her since then Barretstown has a magic wand that restores one’s belief that anything is possible, as long as it has the Fun Factor

Watching my 3 children having great fun and making precious memories together ❤

Getting dressed up and having so much fun ! Pure joy !! It was magic from arrival – magic to be so warmly welcomed & included – magic to meet like minded people up for the craic with the kids.

Dance in the dining hall. My son got on stage and was singing his lungs out ( he never does this), loved singing & dancing with the team. His sister joined him on stage for a boogie & they felt like superstar rockstars. I cried with joy

Going to camp with my China doll, paige and our family. Best weekend of our life’s

Super Ninja Training !!! Conor’s smile says it all….

Barretstown camp was the most magic moment

Dancing for my dinner, grooving for my food