
Eve Conlon fundraising for Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. I have decided to run for Jack and Jill to raise well-needed funds for them to continue all the fabulous work they do. I have decided to run for a cause now because it is a great motivator to run, while also supporting a great cause, It’s an opportunity to combine my passion for running with helping children get the care and support they need.
About Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Jack and Jill is a nationwide charity that funds and provides up to 100 hours per month of in-home nursing care and respite support to families caring for children, up to the age of six, with severe learning disability often associated with complex medical needs. Typically, these children may be tube fed, oxygen dependent, may not sleep, take seizures, need a lot of medication and require around-the-clock care. Understandably, their parents can be exhausted and need a break, which is where Jack and Jill comes in. Our service operates seven days a week, with no means test, no red tape and no waiting list. Another key part of our service is end-of-life-care for all children up to the age six, irrespective of diagnosis, empowering parents to take their child home to die at this most difficult time. In 2024, Jack and Jill supported 539 families across Ireland with in-home nursing care and respite support. Today, there are over 400 families under care.