The donation page of our Shine A Light Night for Focus Ireland fundraiser closed on the 30th of November so all donations are now in and accounted for.
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed and to our fab staff for taking part in this important event to shine a light on homelessness in Ireland.
We're delighted to say we will be donating 3 boxes of our Chicken Products every week to the fantastic Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Here's a pic of Veronica Reid from Ronald McDonald House collecting the boxes that will go to feed the families who come and stay in their accommodation. Read about this fantastic charity below...
The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation care and support for 20 families every night while their seriously ill children are inpatient or receiving care in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital.
The House enables families to stay together so that they can be with their sick child at what is a very traumatic time for them all.
The first,16 bedroom, Ronald McDonald House is situated on the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital and our smaller 4 bedroom House is directly across the road at St Mary’s Drive.
Many families travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. Often, it can be a long time to be away from home, or to divide a family. For children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having their mum and dad close by for love and support. Ronald McDonald House program provides a Home for families so they can stay close by their hospitalised child at very little cost. The House works on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on healing their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest.
Find out more at their website - http://rmhc.ie/
And be sure to Follow the great work they do on Facebook.
Rosie & Jim were delighted to donate €500 to the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run again for 2023!
The event was a fundraiser in aid of Laois Hospice Foundation.
Brilliant event, well done to everyone!
As part of the sponsorship Rosie and Jim are funding three puppies for two years. The €30,000 sponsorship covers the dogs vitally important training.
With more than 13,000 registered blind people in Ireland and over 250,000 people impacted by autism, the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind works tirelessly to facilitate those affected by providing them guide and assistance dogs. The average cost of training a dog is in the region of €53,000 and the charity rely on 85% of their funding through sponsorship like this and fundraising to continue to deliver their vital services for free throughout Ireland.
Director of Rosie and Jim, Rosie, says;
At the announcement, John Burke of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind said:
Say hello to Percy, one of the adorable Irish Guide Dogs puppies proudly sponsored by Rosie & Jim!
Thanks to his puppy raiser Eva in Waterford, we've got a delightful update and some heartwarming photos of Percy enjoying his beach adventures in Tramore.
At 13 weeks old, Percy is already showing us his unique personality. He's a big, sensitive fellow who dives headfirst into new experiences - from bounding around to seeking cuddles for reassurance.
Eva shares,
"Percy is fantastic around people, other dogs, and even our cat. He's a quick learner and hasn't shown any major fears, even during his first trip around Tesco!"
Brave and curious, Percy is acing his early socialisation tests.
But like all youngsters, he has his moments - like deciding to sit mid-walk if the route isn't to his liking! His toilet training is going splendidly, and he's a fan of sleeping in a bed over a crate.
One of Percy's favourite things? Relaxing by the fireplace in the evenings, watching 'In the Dog House' on TV. He's a true cuddler and loves to be right on your lap.
He's already comfortable in his training jacket and loves car rides and outings. Eva says, "I could go on forever!" - and we absolutely love hearing every bit about Percy's journey!
Join us in cheering on Percy as he continues his journey to becoming a guide dog. We're so proud to be part of his story and grateful to Eva for her amazing work.
Well done to all the talented performers and to all those behind the scenes!
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Rosie & Jim are delighted to continue to support Emo Celtic Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Soccer Club with a donation of €600.
Emo Celtic Soccer Club, Co. Laois cater for all age groups from Academy age to Under 15's.
Check out the Clubs Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/EmoCeltic
Rosie & Jim are very proud to sponsor this well deserved junior couple. We're really impressed with Sasha Savchenko & Hannah Kelly, they have worked so hard to get to the DanceSport German Open.
"We would like to say BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors for German Open Rosie & Jim !!! We are awarded to be a first junior couple who will represent our beautiful country in the most prestigious competition in the world. We are working very hard to meet your expectations. Thank you again from Sasha Savchenko & Hannah Kelly!"
Rosie & Jim have recently sponsored the Fudoshin Wado Kai Carlow, Coxes Lane, Carlow €200.
The club are seeking funding to contribute towards:
1. Club uniform, training, competition gear such as training tops, gloves, shin pads etc
2. Travel costs for children to enable participation of national/international tournaments
3. Running competitions/ training camps to raise the club profile
4. Purchasing training equipment to help expand the club
Well done to Debbie Long and the team - and best of luck with future competitions!
This is a lovely photo of Aska, one of our sponsored Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
She is doing really well on her training - here she is on a trip to Croke Park!
Find out more about Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind on their website -
Follow and Like them on their Social Media platforms :
https://www.facebook.com/irishguidedogs
https://www.instagram.com/irishguidedogs/
Rosie & Jim are proud to support Saint John Of God Hospital by donating €500 at Christmas time.
A fantastic worthy cause, Saint John of God helps people suffering from mental health problems.
Since its foundation in 1882, the mission of Saint John of God Hospital is to bring healing, care and wholeness to people who have mental illness or psychological and emotional problems.
Assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and care are provided in accordance with the highest professional standards and always in keeping with the ethos and caring traditions as modeled for us by Saint John of God.
Find out more about Saint John Of God on their website - http://www.stjohnofgodhospital.ie/
Keep in touch with Saint John Of God on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sjogmentalhealth/
Rosie & Jim
Muirfield Industrial Estate, Muirfield Drive
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Ireland. D12 FF20
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