Shamrock Love 2024

Shamrock Love- let's connect our world through charity.

We want to sow the seeds of Shamrock Love far and wide and each and every year, Shamrock Love will fundraise for 3 charities- one charity for each leaf of our shamrock.

In 2024, Shamrock Love proudly supports LauraLynn Children's Hospice (Ireland), Danish Hospital Clowns (Denmark), and CCAFO (Cambodia)

Fundraising ends at midnight on 31st March 2024, and all donations transferred to the Shamrock Love bank account will be divided evenly and given directly to the 3 charities (GoFundMe fees will be paid for by sponsors).

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LauraLynn Children's Hospice

LauraLynn is Ireland’s only children’s hospice. They provide palliative care and support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Since 2015, the Race and Shamrock Love has donated 117,100 DKK (~€15,700) to LauraLynn.

“The 3 Legged Charity Race has been supporting us since 2015, which is just fantastic. We aim to have loyal donors like Siobhan and her team and rely on this to help our families… Families from all across Ireland can access vital respite support, giving them the chance to recharge their batteries and regroup in a calm, fun, and welcoming environment. Thank you for making that happen.”

Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice, March 2021

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Danske Hospitalskloven

The Danish Hospital Clowns visit children in Danish hospitals and institutions, creating unforgettable moments full of play and smiles. Since 2012 the 3 Legged Charity Race and Shamrock Love has donated 169,100 DKK (~€22,680) to the clowns.

“With the race’s support, we’ve been able to spread happiness and joy and give strength and courage to hospitalized children so that they can better cope with their treatment and illness. We are very grateful for the valuable support from the 3 Legged Charity Race as we are completely dependent on contributions like this to be able to be there for the children. Thanks for making our work possible.”

Karsten Bjerring

Danske Hospitalsklovne, March 2021

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Cambodian Children’s Advocacy Foundation Organisation (CCAFO)

Established in 2006, CCAFO is a Cambodian NGO working to address the root causes of rural poverty through early-childhood education, community development programs, and economic assistance.

Back in 2010, Shamrock Love founder Siobhán Kelleher-Petersen was introduced to CCAFO through the Irish community in Cambodia. Since 2010, the 3 Legged Charity Race and Shamrock Love has donated 195,100 DKK (~€26,170) to CCAFO. This money was used to support CCAFO’s village-based preschool program and English language projects.

“In May 2016, a classroom was built at the CCAFO English Language Center in Kampong Speu Province. The construction was made possible by friends at the St. Patricks Day 3 Legged Charity Race in Copenhagen, Denmark.”

CCAFO’s Annual Report 2016-2018

Since becoming a fundraiser in 2007, the 3 Legged Charity Race and Shamrock Love has donated 648,000 DKK (€86,880) to various children’s charities. See the list of all donations made by the 3 Legged Charity Race and Shamrock Love here .

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Currency

Shamrock Love is based in Denmark, so our GoFundMe fundraiser accepts payment in Danish Kroner.

As of 20 Feb 2024, the rate for 100 DKK:

$14.50 (USD)

€13.41 (Euro)

£11.48 (GBP)

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About Shamrock Love

Shamrock Love is a non-profit social and fundraising network for the global Irish community and friends to raise awareness and show support for the charities that matter to us.

Read more about our fundraising on the Shamrock Love homepage.

Shamrock Love is a non-profit association, registered with the Danish fundraising regulator. (CVR: 35624473)