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St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick

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Over 40 families of children and adults with complex medical needs enjoyed a fun-filled family day out at the Children’s Respite House in Mungret thanks to St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick

St Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare make Family Fun Day at the Respire House a day to remember

St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: Olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick

St Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare made it a day to remember on Sunday, April 28th when 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs visited the Respite House in Mungret for a Family Fun Day.

The Respite House was filled with fun, laughter and happiness while all the children and adults and their families got to spend some quality time together getting a chance to take a moment and see pure joy on their faces.

This was also a chance for families to enjoy the newly developed sensory garden which was fundraised for at ladies lunches and golf classics for the past number of years. There were trampolines, swings and roundabouts, fairy gardens, music stations, bubbles were blowing, seeds were sowing and vegetables were growing. There was sheer wonder all around.


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Laura Keane, CEO, Resilience Healthcare was delighted to be part of the Family Fun Day and said, “Resilience Healthcare has been working with St. Gabriel’s in a number of areas over the years. Recognising and valuing the significant positive impact St Gabriels Foundation makes on the lives of children with disabilities and their families in the Mid West, we are so proud to support days like today seeing so many people enjoying time together and being able to facilitate it.

“Equally we are passionate about our experteering initiatives which we know help to support and guide the organisation as it grows. As a Board Member of St. Gabriel’s and as CEO of Resilience it is a great privilege that days like this do happen and memories are made. It is great to meet families and to be able to connect with so many people and hear their experiences.”

Treasa McAuliffe, CEO, St. Gabriel’s wanted to highlight the support given by Resilience not only through days like the Family Fun Day but expert led support whenever it is needed. “As the numbers on our Children’s Disability Network Teams surpass 1600 children, we are very grateful for Resilience’s expert support which has helped guide us as we navigate the growth of our organisation.  

“A day like today doesn’t just happen without support from organisations like Resilience. Families are delighted to be here today in our Children’s Respite House having fun with all their family in a safe and fun environment. We are very grateful to everyone who came along today and to all the staff who volunteered their time and to Resilience for making it happen.”

There were trampolines, swings and roundabouts, fairy gardens, music stations, bubbles were blowing, seeds were sowing and vegetables were growing. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick

St. Gabriel’s Children’s Respite House opened in 2021. It is part of St. Gabriel’s Foundation which helps children with disabilities reach their full potential through clinical therapies, education, respite, hydrotherapy and orthotics.

Resilience Healthcare is Ireland’s Leading Independent Provider of Specialist Health and Social Care Services. Resilience’s purpose is to enhance the quality of people’s lives. You can learn more about Resilience Healthcare on their website www.resilience.ie

You can learn more about the work St. Gabriel’s do on their website www.stgabriels.ie
You can learn more about Resilience Healthcare on their website www.resilience.ie
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St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick
St. Gabriel’s Foundation and Resilience Healthcare held a Family Fun Day for 40 families of children and adults with complex and/or medical needs at their Respite House in Mungret. Picture: olenaoleksienko/ilovelimerick

Pictures: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick

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