Early treat for sick children
Santa’s guest list for the stately home on Dec 6 and 7 includes children from Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital, Cork Deaf Association, Edel House, and St Gabriel’s Special School.
It is the 10th annual event organised by Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club volunteers, who have arranged to have guests transported to Fota in vintage cars, Mini Coopers, and limousines. They will be escorted by gardaí, the Army, and the fire brigade.
“You can’t imagine what an event like this can do for a child who has had a difficult year, due to illness or other circumstances,” said Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club chairman John Looney.
“All staff volunteer their time off to make this a really special event and their enthusiasm and commitment to the club never wanes.”
Donations to the Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club can be made to Bank of Ireland, Wilton. Sort code: 90-28-05; account number: 34653800.
