Fundraising Event
Find Sona's Golden Ticket
Sona Irish Vitamins
Donate to support sick children and their families in Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly!
October 2022
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On October 1st, Sona Irish Vitamins will launch to search to find their Golden Ticket! Whoever finds the ticket, which will be hidden in the packaging in one of Sona’s children’s vitamins range, will win an amazing €1,000! On top of that, when the ticket is found, Sona will donate a tremendous €30,000 to Children’s Health Foundation to help give every sick child the very best chance. The lucky winner will also present Sona’s donation to Children’s Health Foundation. So it’s time to get searching! Click here to find a list of participating retailers
Rosie's Story
One-week-old Rosie had suddenly begun to cry. She was in obvious distress. Rosie’s parents, Susie and JP knew she was in trouble. It was a bank holiday Monday, their GP wasn’t available so they took Rosie straight to the Paediatric Unit in the A&E in Mullingar.
The diagnosis was a serious one – Strep B Bacterial Meningitis. Rosie was immediately sent to Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street by ambulance, with her parents following behind in their car, completely in shock. By the time they arrived in ICU at Temple Street, Rosie had already been seen and her treatment started. That night Susie and JP slept in two reclining chairs in the family room. Susie will never forget the experience.
“I use the word ‘slept’ but we didn’t. We were very worried obviously, but the staff were incredible and doing their best to reassure us. I knew she was in good hands. The one-on-one care around the clock that Rosie got was just fabulous, it meant that me and my husband could leave her cot-side temporarily and know we weren’t leaving her on her own.”
Susie recalls the stressful moment when Rosie had to go for her MRI scan. She had to be sedated. Susie waited outside, her heart in turmoil. Once the scan was completed, Susie got to hold little Rosie again. It was good news. The MRI was all clear. You can imagine what a huge relief it was for her family. Behind every child’s story in Temple Street is a lesser-known story – the story of how your generosity directly connects with little patients like Rosie. It is the story of the vital equipment and upgraded facilities that your donation makes possible. Crucial improvements that make every patient’s and family’s journey less stressful, more comfortable and more positive.
And thankfully, Susie tells us that Rosie is doing great. “Rosie started 1st class this year and thankfully all is going well with her. She has been a very healthy girl since she recovered from her meningitis as a new-born. She never stops talking and is a great character, cracks me up!! “
-Susan, Rosie’s Mum
We are extremely grateful to be part of Sona’s Golden Ticket campaign this year. Their support is helping give every sick child the very best chance in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly
Denise Fitzgerald, Chief Executive,
Children's Health Foundation
