Ben for Barretstown ❤ is a community fundraising initiative in celebration of the life of Ben Wallace, from Caragh, Naas. Ben was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2011 and first experienced the wonder of Barretstown as a camper in 2012 and 2013 and later planned to be a volunteer.

"Barretstown just gives you this confidence. I don't know how they do it, but that's the magical thing about Barretstown. It gives you a piece of yourself back - the piece you lose during your illness" Ben Wallace, 2013.

Ben departed this world in 2015 aged just 16, having made an amazing imprint on many lives. Ben's story is not over...... during his illness, Ben helped Barretstown with some fundraising, and it seems fitting that we should continue what he started and bring fun and laughter to children's lives, as Ben brought so much to ours..... and so it continues....

Together we have raised more than €112K for Barretstown to- date by partaking in various events, and with the generous support of a wide range of people and companies.

Barretstown is an amazing life-affirming place providing serious FUN for children with serious illness. Childhood stops for seriously ill children. At Barretstown they Press Play. Barretstown offers free, medically endorsed,Therapeutic Recreation camps & programmes for children & families living with serious illness.

"My son Ben and his sister Ava have spent many fantastic times at Barretstown, for which we are very grateful. We feel a deep connection to this amazing place, and to all its children and families. Help us support Barretstown in providing serious fun for children coping with serious illness, and play your part with Ben in your heart ❤

Help us support Barretstown in providing serious fun for children coping with serious illness, and take part with Ben in your heart ❤

Yours gratefully

Orla Wallace | Ben for Barretstown ❤

0876477485 | benforbarretstown@gmail.com