Children’s charity Barretstown has launched a special online programme to help children living with a serious illness during the coronavirus pandemic.
Families will receive a “Barretstown Live” kit - an online interactive platform to stream the charity’s programmes into homes across Ireland.
The kits will be delivered every Saturday to families who were expected to come to Barretstown but couldn’t because of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Dee Ahearn, CEO of Barretstown, said: “Barretstown is doing everything it can to continue to support vulnerable children during this very challenging time.
“The children Barretstown serves already suffer the effects of isolation due to the impact of a serious illness and the current situation is only making that worse.
“We need your help to both spread the word about ‘Barretstown Live’ and also to make a donation if possible to support our work as we roll out this new online platform which will allow us to continue to deliver these life changing programmes.”
There will also be Facebook live broadcasts taking place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12 pm to 2 pm so children can experience the magic of Barretstown without leaving the home.
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