Film fans spread movie magic to help ill children

MOVIE fans can help seriously ill children simply by renting their favourite films.

Film fans spread movie magic to help ill children

Throughout April, for every video or DVD rented at Xtravision, the company will make a donation to the Barretstown charity, which provides a medically-endorsed programme of arts, adventure and fun activities for children with serious illnesses.

The initiative hopes to raise over €100,000 enough for up to 30 children take part in the programme of therapeutic recreation that enables children with cancer, blood disorders or other serious illnesses "to rediscover their childhood".

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