‘Donation Day’ takes place Thursday 19th to raise funds for ‘The Magic of Christmas’ appeal.
Our annual Donation Day raises funds for The Magic of Christmas Appeal, a not-for-profit fundraising initiative that raises funds for Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities across Ireland making a difference in local communities through Community Foundation Ireland.
On Thursday, 19th December, join us for a 12 hour long festive radiothon from 7am – 7pm, jam packed with Christmas hits and seasonal goodwill! This Donation Day, we’re asking you to help Give the Gift of Childhood to children who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.
Donations can be made here or by calling 0818 911 977.
The Magic of Christmas was launched in 2022, with the aim of raising €1,000,000 over a three-year period for the charities. The Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal raised almost €325,000 in 2023 for the charities, with donations raised between 2022 and 2023 totalling €618,706 overall.
Here’s an example of what a donation can do:
- €50 will provide one hour of vital medical care in the ‘Med Shed’ for a child who is sick at Barretstown
- €100 could help a child be warm again by providing a ‘Winter Warmer’ pack with a waterproof coat, hat, gloves and scarf
- €200 can help towards the granting of a wish for a seriously-ill child in your community, to make a lasting difference to their quality of life and well-being.
The funds raised will go directly towards helping vulnerable children in our communities affected by traumatic life events such as poverty, abuse, neglect and bereavement, and to supporting children whose lives are affected by serious childhood illness. So by donating to The Magic of Christmas this Donation Day, you will….
Give the Gift of Childhood to 5,000 children who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.
Donation Day is streamed live on our website – so for one day only you can watch, as well as listen, to Christmas FM!
Paul Shepherd, Co-Founder of Christmas FM, says: “This year marks our 17th year Switching Christmas On across Ireland. Since our launch in 2008, we’ve raised over €3.5 million for various charities nationwide – which is a huge milestone for us. With the incredible support of our listeners and fans, we’re committed to continuing this tradition of giving. While we’ve been fundraising throughout the festive season and will carry on while we’re on FM, Donation Day is especially important. It’s our chance to maximise support for The Magic of Christmas Appeal and we’re calling on everyone to tune in, donate, and join us in making a difference!”
Commenting on Donation Day, the charity partners jointly said: “We are delighted to be working with The Magic of Christmas Appeal for the third consecutive year. Last year’s incredible support made a profound difference to children across Ireland, and we’re very much looking forward to Donation Day on Thursday, 19th December. We hope Christmas FM listeners and fans will join us by donating whatever they can to help transform the lives of children in communities across Ireland. With the generosity of listeners, we can Give the Gift of Childhood to those who need it most, because every child really does deserve magic at Christmas.”
Make sure to join us for Donation Day on 19th December!
You can follow The Magic of Christmas on social at: @supportthemagic
