• The Magic of Christmas Appeal raises funds for charity partners Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities across Ireland making a difference in local communities
• Christmas FM is asking you to help Give the Gift of Childhood to children who need it most this Donation Day

Join us today, Thursday 18th December, for a 12-hour long festive radiothon from 7am – 7pm, packed with your favourite Christmas classics and heartwarming stories from the charities supported by the appeal.

This Donation Day we are 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 through https://themagicofchristmas.ie/donate/ by calling 0818 911 977.

Here’s an example of what YOUR 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.

Paul Shepherd, Co-Founder of Christmas FM, says: “Donation Day has become one of the most meaningful days of our year. After reaching our initial €1 million fundraising target in 2024, we’re more determined than ever to keep supporting children who need it most. With the incredible support of our listeners, we hope to make this our most impactful Donation Day yet.”

Commenting on Donation Day, the charity partners jointly said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with The Magic of Christmas Appeal into this new three-year cycle. Every donation has a real and tangible impact on children across Ireland and we’re looking forward to another amazing day of generosity and festive spirit on the 18th of December. We hope listeners will give whatever they can to help create futures for the children we support.