Clarissa O’Connell fundraising for Cliona's Foundation with Kildare Town Community School
Hi my name is Clarissa o Connell and next June I will be walking 100km of the Camino Santiago in solidarity with families facing the emotional and financial challenges of caring for a seriously ill child. I have been given the goal to raise €1000 to donate to the foundation which all of the money raised be given to families who are facing the challenges of a seriously ill child. 100% of donations will be going to Clionas foundation. It’s an incredible experience and a privilege to support such a meaningful cause. If you can, please share this page — your support makes a real difference. Thank you! Clarissa
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About Cliona's Foundation
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
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 1,768 families over the past 17 years - 186 in 2025.
Thank you for your support
About Camino for Clionas 2026 05th June - 10th June
Across five trips in April, & June 2026 over 200 students & their teachers will walk from Portomarin to Santiago , a route of 100 kms over 4 days . It is an amazing experience for everyone
The students will be from schools all across the Country and will be walking in solidarity with families on their own challenging journey as they deal with the emotional & financial pressure of caring for a seriously sick child.
Each of the students have to raise a minimum of €1,000 , 100% of which goes directly to Cliona's , with the cost of travel & accommodation being borne by themselves.
Apart from the serious efforts put into fundraising and the challenge of the walk, all of these students are amazing ambassadors for Cliona's, their families & their schools.
It has been an absolute privilege for Cliona's to have had the company of these amazing young people on our trips in over the past three years
Please support their efforts in anyway you can.
