Children's hospice makes sure families experience a truly precious Christmas

Making special seasonal memories is of huge importance for LauraLynn children’s hospice, writes Jen Hogan

CHRISTMAS is a magical time — a time for children. LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, makes sure that the very special children and their families, who avail of LauraLynn’s services throughout the year, including over the festive period, enjoy all the joys that the season has to offer.

The LauraLynn house opened its doors in 2011 following the fundraising efforts of Jane and Brendan McKenna who lost their daughters Laura at four years old and Lynn at 13. In that time over 300 children and their families have received the care, comfort and respite needed as they face the overwhelming prospect of losing their son or daughter.