Mayo charity donates €50k towards build of Daisy Lodge to support children with cancer

A Mayo charity has donated €50,000 towards the build of Daisy Lodge in Cong.

The James McNeive Foundation says, they 'are absolutely delighted to share that we have donated €50,000 towards the build of Daisy Lodge in County Mayo.'

Representatives also had the opportunity to walk around the site and receive a detailed overview of the incredible build taking place on the beautiful shores of Lough Corrib near Cong.

The Daisy Lodge will be a therapeutic short-break centre for children across the island of Ireland who have been diagnosed with cancer, along with their families.

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This will be the second Daisy Lodge, allowing even more families the chance to spend quality time together in a safe and supportive environment. Here, they will benefit from the therapeutic and emotional care provided by the Cancer Support Specialists. 

The James McNeive Foundation wishes to convey their gratitude to everyone who has donated: "You are all part of this incredible contribution and are helping bring joy to an amazing charity. Your generosity is going directly towards this vital build, and with this donation supporting the second Daisy Lodge in Co. Mayo."

The Cancer Fund for Children will be able to increase the number of children and parents they support each year from 1,800 to 4,000.

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