FAMILY SUPPORT
Aoibheann’s Pink Tie aim to support families of children who are going through treatment for childhood cancer at St. John’s Ward, Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin. The services we provide are financial, practical and informal emotional support. The following is a list of some of the services we provide free of charge to families :
How we can help:
- Financial Support
- Hotel accommodation for families during childhood cancer treatment
- Longterm accommodation at Aoibheann’s Light House
- Respite days for families
- Friendly, understanding support network with Aoibheann’s Pink Tie Parents Facebook page
- Hickman dry suits for swimming and showering
- Emergency Packs
- Chemo duck
- PicNominate (Customized murals for a wall on the child’s bedroom)
- Christmas hampers
- Freddie vests
FAMILY SUPPORT CONTACT
In addition, we have Linda O’Connell Family Support Worker. Linda is a past parent of St. John’s Ward whose child is healthy and well. Linda has been with us for over 13 years and in her own words she says,
“I bring a unique perspective of the lived experience which enables me to understand that feeling of loss experienced by parents. I am committed to using my experience, skills, and qualifications to benefit other parents and families. I understand the need for the provision of care from the day of diagnosis, during treatment, end of life care and for several years after treatment or following the death of a child”.
Linda has an excellent working relationship with the multidisciplinary team at St. John’s Ward and has daily contact in relation to the needs of families.
Should you or a family member find themselves on the childhood cancer journey and would like to enquire about our services or have a listening ear Linda can be contacted at anytime on 086 6644522 or linda@aoibheannspinktie.ie or info@aoibheannspinktie.ie
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