Fundraise for Save a Smile
Bake it, swim it, quiz it or wear it. Whatever you're doing this December, you can help sick children in hospital smile.
You don't need a big plan to make a big difference. Add a bucket to your carol night, a donation link to your quiz, or a sponsorship page to your festive swim.
Every euro you raise helps fund play, support, equipment and research for children in hospital.
Christmas fundraising ideas
Easiest to joinChristmas Jumper Day
Wear your jumper and donate €2. At school, in your local club or home, it's one of the easiest ways to take part.
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Easy to organiseHost a festive bake sale
Mince pies, gingerbread, Christmas cake from a family recipe. Set up a table at work, school or your local club and let people pay what they like.
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Get activeTake the festive plunge
Turn your Christmas Day or St Stephen's Day sea swim into sponsorship. Set up an online fundraising page and ask friends to back you. Please follow Water Safety Ireland's guidance and never swim alone.
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A night to rememberHost a Christmas quiz
Gather friends, family or your club for a festive quiz. Charge an entry fee per team and add a spot prize or two.
Set up your fundraising pageYou don't need a big plan to make a big difference
See where your fundraising goes
- If you raise€50
Sensory toys and play materials for the ward
- If you raise€150
Developmental toys for babies on long hospital stays
- If you raise€500
A night of fun and friendship for teenagers
- If you raise€1,000
Play resources for babies with heart conditions
- If you raise€2,500
Rehab equipment for children recovering from a brain injury or tumour
Whatever your event raises, every euro helps bring joy back to sick children in hospital this Christmas.
Who you're fundraising for
Fundraising for children like Sophie
Sophie was born with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. Two days before her first birthday, she had a lifesaving liver transplant and spent 15 months in CHI at Crumlin, where a health play specialist and a psychologist supported her and her family. Today Sophie is 10, in fourth class and thriving.
“None of that is surgery. But when your child is in hospital for months, it is what makes the days a little easier.”
Every euro you raise this Christmas helps children like Sophie smile through their time in hospital.
Got an idea? Let's talk
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about what you have in mind and our community fundraising team will get back to you with ideas, materials and support.
- Our community team will reply within 48 hours.
- Planning a street or door to door collection? You'll need a permit. Our team can explain what's involved.
Raised money? Thank you!
Pay in whichever way suits you best.
Bank transfer
Call or email our team and we'll send you our bank details and a reference for your event.
[email protected]By post
Send a cheque payable to Children's Health Foundation to 14-18 Drimnagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 HX96.
Questions about your event?
Our community fundraising team is here to help, from ideas to paying in.