Niall Donnan

Sienna was born with only half a heart. Since the day she entered the world, she has endured more than 50 surgeries on her brain, heart, spine & more… spending much of her childhood in and out of hospitals instead of simply being a child. Her condition has left her unable to walk, talk, or eat and every single day is a battle that no child should ever have to face. Heartbreakingly, Sienna’s condition means she is at constant risk of a sudden cardiac event. Her family live with the unimaginable reality that they don’t know how much time they have left with their beautiful little girl. Unfortunately the family has just received the news that it is 50/50 that Sienna survives until her 13th birthday next year. Rather than spending that precious time worrying about finances, they want to fill Sienna’s days with love, laughter, comfort, and unforgettable memories. That’s why we’re asking for your help. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go towards giving Sienna the experiences she deserves… family days out, special trips, adapted equipment if needed, and precious moments together that Sienna and her family will cherish forever. No family should have to choose between making memories and paying the bills while caring for a child with such complex needs. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser could help it reach someone who can. Let’s come together to show Sienna and her family that they are not facing this journey alone. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. It truly means the world.

Im raising funds because we have 60 days to potentially save this 5yr old boys life by getting him treatment in USA.   Unfortunately a few months before Teddy’s 5th Birthday he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of medulloblastoma, pediatric brain cancer. After a CT scan We was given the devastating news that Teddy needed emergency brain surgery for a mass, in the back of his brain, and after what felt like a very long wait, for pathology we was told he had metatastic brain cancer. Medulloblastoma grade 4 with MYC amplification large cell anaplastic. one of the worst most aggressive forms of pediatric brain cancer, and it had already extensively spread throughout his spine, brain and CSF fluid.   A Chance for Hope in the USA   That’s why we’re fundraising to take Teddy to the United States to join a new trial using DFMO drugs to treat high-risk Medulloblastoma. It’s a two-year programme at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania and has shown promising results in helping children with high-risk cancers like Teddy’s stay in remission. He’s already been accepted on a preliminary basis that his scans stay stable…however our only barrier now is funding.   The total cost — including medical treatment, ongoing tests and scans, travel, insurances and accommodation — is estimated to be at least £200,000. We only have 60days left for Teddy to be allowed into the trial. Once 60 days is up unfortunately this won’t be available to Teddy anymore. If his cancer relapses it is likely that he will not survive.  Thankyou for reading this far, and thankyou for any support you can offer us. love Cindy, Liam and Teddy. xx

Stephen Ogilvie, 44, is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering knife wounds to his face, neck and back during an attack in Belfast in Monday night, with the man believed to be blind in one eye. The community have called there to be a fundraiser set up to support Stephen and his family after the brutal attack leaving him in a serious condition in hospital.  The “Hero of Belfast” Maitui Mag Tighearnan who stepped in with his Hurley bat to put an end to the attack has pledged to donate £10,000 to the victim directly through this fundraiser (after the community raised a significant ammount of money for him for his heroic efforts on a previous fundraiser). Niall Donnan & Matt have set up this fundraiser together after amazing support & love was shown to Matt, and we would like to pass on this kindness and support to the victim of the attack. Let’s show Stephen (the victim of this brutal attack) and his family our support as a community! ❤️ 100% of all donations will be sent directly to the family of Stephen. Thank you from Niall & Matt

Maitie Mag Toghearnan has revealed himself as the man who confronted the attacker in Belfast last night. Faced with unimaginable violence, he chose courage over fear and grabbed a hurley stick to defend his fellow Irish man. I have set up this GoFundMe so the people of our land can show our support to Matt for his incredible bravery and courage. 100% of donations will be sent to Matt directly. let’s buy him a pint!

Hi, my name is Niall Donnan and I run a campaign called “Hug & Help”. This is a campaign in which I offer strangers a hug, and then ask my friends, my family and followers to get behind them so we can help them together.  At 79 Susie is still working 15-hour days behind a bar just to survive… despite severe health problems and living in dangerous housing conditions. After a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice, they deserve safety, dignity, and the chance to finally rest. For most people, their late 70s and 80s should be a time to slow down, enjoy retirement, and live peacefully. But for Susie, 79, and Bob, 82, life has become a daily struggle just to get by. Despite their age and serious health conditions, Susie is still work full-time, often spending 15 hours a day behind a bar, trying desperately to bring in enough money to cover their £1,200 monthly rent, alongside all the other costs of daily life. She is not working because they want to, they are working because they have no choice. Susie, 79, recently suffered a heart attack and lives with very poor health. Everyday life has become increasingly difficult, but despite everything she is going through physically, she continues to work long hours simply to survive. Bob, 82, is a proud veteran who served in the Navy for 12 years. Today, he faces multiple serious health conditions, including COPD, a heart arrhythmia, and the lasting effects of having suffered an aneurysm in his head. Bob struggles to walk, has significant mobility difficulties, and falls regularly, making everyday life increasingly dangerous. And heartbreakingly, the roof over their heads is not even safe. The home they live in has become increasingly dangerous and unsuitable, especially given their age and health. The roof has collapsed twice. There are holes in the roof, serious damp throughout the property, and blankets and towels covering windows to keep out freezing draughts. The conditions are now so unsafe that Susie and Bob are forced to live entirely in one room… the only room in the house without damp. They eat, sleep, cook, and spend nearly all of their time in this single room, because the rest of the house is no longer properly livable. Even getting into their flat is a struggle. There is a very steep staircase leading up to their home, something that has become incredibly difficult and dangerous for Bob due to his poor mobility and frequent falls. At 82 years old, with his health conditions, one bad fall could be life-threatening. After everything they have endured, Susie has one simple dream:   To finally retire and live safely in a small bungalow where they can enjoy peace, comfort, and dignity in later life. A safe home without dangerous stairs. A warm, dry place without damp and collapsing roofs. A chance to stop working exhausting shifts just to survive. Most of all, a chance to finally rest. Susie dreams of spending the rest of her life gardening and enjoying peaceful walks in nature … simple joys that so many of us take for granted. Their daughter, Jojo, nominated them as part of the Hug & Help campaign. Jojo has spent many years doing everything she possibly can to support her mum and dad through incredibly difficult circumstances. However, Jojo herself lives with disabilities and has carried enormous stress trying to care for them while managing her own health challenges. We are asking for help to give Susie and Bob the chance to finally live safely and with dignity. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go toward helping them secure safer living conditions, easing the financial pressure they face, and helping them move toward the retirement and stability they deserve after a lifetime of hard work. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing their story. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for helping give Susie and Bob hope for a safer, kinder future. I may have hugged Susie & Bob but together we can help and change their lives forever.