Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation and Hollister Ballina announce hospice partnership

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation has announced a new year partnership with Hollister Ballina.

As part of the partnership, Hollister Ballina employees will have the opportunity to support the Sunflower Children’s Hospital through a monthly employee fundraising draw over the next three years. 

The funds raised will support the development of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which is set to provide essential care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families, across eight counties in the West of Ireland. 

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The eight-bed Sunflower Children’s Hospice will include family accommodation, hydrotherapy baths, play therapy and sensory rooms, access to gardens from each room and a team of multidisciplinary medical professionals on site. Construction is due to commence in late 2026.

Shane Caher, Senior Director of Plant Operations and General Manager of Hollister expressed his delight on the partnership.

‘’At Hollister ULC Ballina, our values guide not just the work we do, but how we care for people. As a team focused every day on improving comfort and quality of life, we feel a deep connection to our community and to the compassionate care the Sunflower Children's Hospice will provide to patients and families at such an important time.

"This unique partnership is especially meaningful because it was driven by our associates - people who wanted to make a real difference in their own community. It is something we are truly proud to stand behind.’’

Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation expressed how grateful Mayo Roscommon Hospice were for the partnership.

“Hollister have been part of the Ballina community for 50 years, and we are truly grateful that they have chosen to support the Sunflower Children’s Hospice for the next three years. 

“Their patient-centred approach to healthcare aligns closely with our own values, and this partnership will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and families who rely on our care.

“I would like to sincerely thank all of the employees at Hollister who take part in the monthly draw; their generosity brings us a significant step closer to making the vision of Sunflower Children’s Hospice a reality.” She added.