"Freddie had his first open heart surgery when he was just 10 days old and it went well. We brought him home for the first time ever one week later."

2019 will mark the start of a new era for children's health in Ireland as the three children's hospitals come together, and as we start to plan for the future at CMRF Crumlin.

Leinster players brought the Champions and Pro14 cups on a special Christmas visit to the children in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Watermark have created a beautiful range of Christmas cards to help fight childhood illness.

The winner of the 2018 Car Raffle is Anne Leddy from County Cavan. Congratulations Anne, and thanks to everyone who entered for the incredible support.

"When Ava came home we got into a routine again but now we had two sick kids. Two very different conditions, but both patients at Crumlin."

58% of the Irish population has been affected by childhood illness.

Isaac has been attending Crumlin hospital since he was one year old for adrenal insufficiency. Now he's seven years old and is one of our youngest fundraisers. Isaac raised €3,817 for taking part in the Mini Muckers challenge in Punchestown.

“A heart transplant saved our daughters life when she was nine months old."

"When you’re in the hospital with your child you can’t imagine making it to this moment when she’s in her little school uniform and heading off for her first day in big school. It was amazing watching her walk through the gates and think, we did it. We made it here."

Séan is our little miracle. All of the research into cardiac conditions has already made a big impact for our baby.