Camino for Cliona’s October 2026 – Supporting families
across Ireland one step at a time.
Departing on October 18th & returning on October 23rd a
wonderful group of people will walk 100km over 4 days along the “Camino
Frances” from Portomarin to Santiago de Compostela.
They will be walking in solidarity with the approximately 5,000 families caring
for seriously sick children all over Ireland. This trip will raise much needed
funds and awareness for these families and their financial struggle to cover
the non-medical costs of their child's illness.
We are extremely grateful for the huge commitment each one
of the participants are making to Cliona's, taking time out of work, personally
funding their trip and helping raise awareness & much needed funds .
Please show them your support, if you can, by making a donation on their page.
Cliona's Foundation provides nationwide financial assistance to families of seriously sick children to help with the non medical costs of caring for their child while in hospital or at home
There are approx 5,000 children in Ireland with a life limiting condition and for many of these families the additional cost places them in crisis.
These costs include but are not limited to accommodation, travel, car parking, food, childcare, specialist equipment & much more and can amount to an additional €15,000 a year
For many of these families one of the parents has to give up work to care for their child reducing the household income & placing significant financial pressure on them.
Cliona’s believe that no family should have to face any added financial stress, when already struggling with the devastation and trauma of a seriously ill child.
Cliona’s relies 100% on income raised through a range of activities including events & fundraising, corporate donations, philanthropy & private donations and charity partnerships & have supported 1,900 families over the past 18 years - 186 in 2025.
