Stars turn out in force for Our Lady’s Hospital Celebrity Ward Walk
Children at Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin were treated to the ultimate Christmas surprise today when a whole host of well-known faces popped in for an afternoon of festive cheer.
Brendan O'Caroll and Ronan Keating led the festivities which saw 20 celebrities belt out carols and visit sick children at their bedsides.
Now in it's 13th year, The Celebrity Ward Walk was organised Ronan Keating's brother Gary and his wife Valerie, both of whom are active supporters of the Children's hospital.
Great fun this morning @CMRF_Crumlin #CelebrityWardWalk Pics from @ricardo_dub Great job @vkeating @GKEvents @georgeymac @stephenhunt1010 @DerekDocOConnor @GavinDuffy @Deco_Gero @Storm_Keating @ronanofficial @stevespademagic pic.twitter.com/FFUuY5FQKa
— Orlaith Carmody (@OrlaithCarmody) December 21, 2017
Valerie Keating said: “Gary and I would like to thank all the celebrities who have turned up and put so many smiles on both parents’ and children's faces.”
“By being here they are showing how much they care. It is such a heart-warming day for everyone involved.”
Also in attendance was musical duo Picture This, broadcaster Lorraine Keane, TV3 presenter Lucy Kennedy, model Holly Carpenter, and former footballer Shane Hunt.
#CelebrityWardWalk in full swing at Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin this morning-great fun and sing-songs @ronanofficial pic.twitter.com/Sd7rs4tDUN
— CMRF Crumlin (@CMRF_Crumlin) December 21, 2017
Rachel Kenna, Director of Nursing at Our Lady's said:
"It is just wonderful to see our patients’ faces light up when the stars enter their wards."
"Apart from Santa’s special visit this is one of our most exciting Christmas events, which we look forward to all year round!"
She continued: “Having a child with a serious illness puts a lot of strain on families so we really try to ensure that each child who spends Christmas Day in hospital has a magical experience.”
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