The young patients of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) celebrated the arrival of a truckload of toys yesterday thanks to River Radio and the Bear Run 74 team!
Supercars revved into the hospital campus yesterday to mark the arrival of a huge haul of gifts for the paediatric ward.
Santa Claus also made an appearance along with Stitch, The Grinch, and other festive characters to spread some pre-Christmas magic.
Some of the toys delivered to the Children’s Ward of Letterkenny university Hospital on Sunday morning. Picture: Declan Doherty
The heart-warming day was all thanks to River Radio’s annual toy appeal, combined with a coffee and cars morning hosted by Bear Run 74, a car community initiative by Lifford’s Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble.
Evelyn Smith, Director of Midwifery at LUH said, “the Paediatric Ward at LUH was honoured to be the recipient of the donations. The hospital team is deeply grateful for the kindness and generosity shown by the Bear Run 74 team, who went above and beyond to bring smiles to the faces of young patients. The overwhelming amount of toys donated has brought much-needed cheer to the children in the hospital over the Christmas period.”
All smiles at the toy handover to the Children’s Ward of Letterkenny University Hospital, were, from left, Mararet O’Donnell, Gerard Doherty and his daughter Yazmin, Keith Bear Gamble, Caroline Mailey, Evelyn Smith, Ana Morris, Helen McDaid, Catriona Irwin and Sharon Curran. Picture: Declan Doherty
The staff at LUH’s Paediatric Ward were deeply moved by the generosity of the Bear Run 74 team, and the donations will bring comfort and joy to the children who will be spending the holidays in the hospital. Caroline Mailey, Business Manager Women’s and Children’s Service said, “We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Bear Run 74 team. The toys and entertainment they have provided are a wonderful gift for our young patients, and the smiles on their faces today are priceless.”
Denise and Jack Donaghy happy to meet Santa Claus at the event in Letterkenny University Hospital. Picture: Declan Doherty
