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Join us for a Timed 5K, 10K, or Fun Run at 10am Sunday 4th December 2022 at V36 at Valley Park Newtownabbey

Jingle Run 2022
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Give the gift of care this Christmas to little stars like Caolan

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Our events & fundraising are crucial to our continued service. Find out how you can get involved today.

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Dec 22

Jingle Run 2022

  • Newtownabbey
  • 10 AM

After two years our much-loved Jingle Run is back in person! Come and join us on Sunday 4th December at V36 at The Valley Park (beside the Valley ...

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Dec 22

Lights to Remember

  • Belfast
  • 7 PM

This unique and moving event will feature readings, songs, and will provide an opportunity to remember all the special people in our lives. ...

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Mar 23

Dog Sledding Challenge

  • Kinura, Sweden
  • 10 AM

A team of loyal huskies leads the way through the snow-covered forests and mountains of Swedish Lapland, across 200kms of beautiful, frozen ...

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Apr 23

Yorkshire 3 Peaks At Night Challenge

  • Yorkshire, UK
  • 12 PM

Challenge yourself to complete this classic UK trekking challenge, but with a twist! 38km trek at night to summit the Yorkshire Three Peaks - ...

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May 23

Snowden Triple Challenge

  • Mount Snowden
  • 12 PM

Grab this opportunity to pit yourself against the spectacular landscape of Snowdonia National Park in this tough and exciting multi-activity ...

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Sep 23

Icelandic Lava Trek

  • Iceland
  • 12 PM

Host to some of Europe’s most incredible wilderness, this Icelandic itinerary takes in thundering waterfalls, steaming lava fields, plunging fjords ...

Every day we provide specialist care across Northern Ireland.

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Bob & Berts get their Jingle on and ...

  • 30 November 2022

Bob and Berts lend their support to Hospice!

Join the Jingle Run into Christmas to ...

  • 24 October 2022

Get on your running shoes, get into the festive spirit and join Northern Ireland Hospice’s Jingle Run to help raise vital funds for the local charity ...

NI Hospice invites the public to ...

  • 18 October 2022

Northern Ireland Hospice is urging the public to light up the darkness, as it launches its annual Lights to Remember appeal and remembrance service – ...

Elmers sent to gaol! Auctioneer’s ...

  • 22 September 2022

Have you ‘herd’ the news? There will be an amazing chance for you to purchase your very own Elmer elephant sculpture at the Elmer Auction in early ...

CCU Credit Union takes a break with NI ...

  • 25 August 2022

NI Hospice today announced a new partnership with CCU Credit Union as they launched their annual Big Coffee Break.

Henderson Group lorry driver raises ...

  • 26 July 2022

Gary Reid, one of Henderson Group’s longest serving lorry drivers who recently retired after 50 years of service, has raised an amazing £10,000 for ...

Hagan Homes funds the salary of an NI ...

  • 25 July 2022

The extended funding has been made in memory of beloved Hagan family friend, Daphne Evans, and will bring the total donation the firm has made to NI ...

NI Children’s Hospice celebrates 21 ...

  • 19 May 2022

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council hosted a special Garden Party today [Friday 6th May] to celebrate 21 years of care at Horizon House, the ...

U105 extend media partnership with NI ...

  • 16 May 2022

NI Hospice is absolutely delighted to announce that U105 has officially signed on as the media partner for this year’s Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail!

2022 New Year Raffle Winners

  • 04 April 2022

Find out who the lucky winners are of our 2022 New Year Raffle!

NI Hospice Walks are back!

  • 17 February 2022

Northern Ireland Hospice has announced the return of its much-loved Hospice Walks, which are back this Spring with in-person events this March, April ...

Livingstone Tractor Run raises over ...

  • 16 February 2022

In total £130,681 was raised by the event, a total that was also split with the Southern Area Hospice and NI Air Ambulance. The generosity of all ...

Belfast One joins Elmer’s Big Belfast ...

  • 16 February 2022

The trail will host a herd of uniquely-decorated sculptures inspired by David McKee’s best-selling books, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. The ...

NI Hospice discovers new sponsor in ...

  • 04 February 2022

Lost City Adventure Golf signs up for Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail

Northern Ireland Hospice welcomes ...

  • 31 January 2022

Today Northern Ireland Hospice is delighted to announce that Ulster University has joined the growing herd of sponsors for Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail ...

Sandbrook Nursery joins Elmer’s ...

  • 28 January 2022

Sandbrook Nursery is the first school to join Northern Ireland Hospice for Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail, which will see a herd of uniquely-decorated ...

Newly refurbished Antrim Hospice Shop ...

  • 25 January 2022

The revamped store is packed with a wide range of quality, pre-loved goods, including shoes, fashion accessories, and clothing for ladies, children, ...

NI Hospice unveils O’Neills as sponsor ...

  • 19 January 2022

Elmer’s Big Belfast Trail, organised by NI Hospice in partnership with Wild in Art and Andersen Press will host a herd of uniquely decorated Elmer ...

Northern Ireland Hospice “Jumps into ...

  • 02 December 2021

Speaking about his new appointment, Niall said:

Local coffee chain Bob & Berts help ...

  • 23 November 2021

On the lead up to the busy festive period, Bob & Berts stores across Northern Ireland will be asking customers to make an optional £1 donation on ...

Northern Ireland Hospice supports ...

  • 10 November 2021

Today Northern Ireland Hospice was one of 20 organisations who have written to Party Leaders calling for a commitment to develop new Palliative and ...

FonaCAB Jingle All the Way in support ...

  • 26 October 2021

Now in its fifth year, the popular event encourages families across the country to don their best festive fancy dress and walk, run, jog or cycle in ...

Schools across Northern Ireland Show ...

  • 27 September 2021

The charity decided to create the campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic to highlight the continued need for kindness in our community and are working ...

Roe Park Resort launches partnership ...

  • 08 September 2021

The Roe Park Resort will support both charities throughout 2021/2022 with a series of employee-driven events and initiatives and has made an initial ...

Supercar Sunday is a roaring success ...

  • 03 September 2021

The weekend long event kicked off on Saturday 14th August, in partnership with supercar club Bumblebee 1000, leading 70 supercars on a tour of the ...

A Day in the Life of a Children's ...

  • 01 September 2021

Tell us about how you got into the role you are in today, was it something you always wanted to do?

TV host Eamonn Holmes brewing support ...

  • 10 August 2021

Television presenter and Hospice Ambassador, Eamonn Holmes, has weighed in behind Northern Ireland Hospice’s annual Big Coffee Break campaign.

Northern Ireland Hospice and ...

  • 03 August 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the demand for Hospice services rise, especially as many people want to remain at home surrounded by loved ones. ...

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey ...

  • 01 July 2021

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Billy Webb, has announced Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Women’s Aid ABCLN as his two ...

Queen's Honour for Nurse Valerie Peacock

  • 14 June 2021

Nurse Valerie Peacock awarded BEM in The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021 for services to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice

Sports fan Trevor is a winner at ...

  • 08 June 2021

Trevor is a Volunteer Receptionist in our Children’s Hospice.

Hospice Nurse Rachel highlights the ...

  • 13 May 2021

As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, Rachel Kynes, Nursing Team Leader in our Adult Hospice, highlights the need to normalise conversation about ...

Hospice Alliance NI encourages people ...

  • 11 May 2021

THE 10th – 16th May is a week dedicated to raise awareness of death and dying. Its aim is to show people that talking and planning for the future ...

NI Beef Shorthorn Club Raise £4000 for ...

  • 11 May 2021

The NI Beef Shorthorn Club have raised £4000 for NI Children's Hospice through their calendar fundraising initiative.

Pavers Foundation Awards £2,500 Grant ...

  • 05 May 2021

Northern Ireland Hospice has been awarded a £2,500 grant from Pavers Foundation.

Families across Northern Ireland step ...

  • 29 April 2021

Over 300 people from across Northern Ireland and beyond stepped out virtually with family and friends on Sunday 18th April to celebrate 40 years of ...

New Bangor Hospice Shop unveiled

  • 29 April 2021

During lockdown, Northern Ireland Hospice made the move to the new shop, located on Bangor Mainstreet, and is now welcoming back customers to all ...

Mothers caring for children with ...

  • 16 March 2021

New research shows that mothers of children with life-limiting conditions are much more likely to develop serious physical and mental health problems ...

Northern Ireland Hospice celebrates 40 ...

  • 15 March 2021

Northern Ireland Hospice is encouraging people to get active this April and join the virtual Hospice Walk.

COVID Financial Aid for Northern ...

  • 26 January 2021

Heather Weir, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospice said:

Liam Neeson launches 'Northern ...

  • 04 December 2020

Hollywood star and Ballymena native Liam Neeson, has put his support firmly behind the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice as Northern Ireland’s Big ...

Stories that help shine a light and ...

  • 17 November 2020

The Commissioner of Irish Lights has today launched The Lighthouse Storybook, a collection of stories written by children as part of the Young ...

Ballymena family calls on public to ...

  • 20 October 2020

Eight-year-old Sam McBride, who avails of the services at Northern Ireland Children Hospice, and mum Elaine, are calling on the people to join the ...

Bob & Berts brew up £13,927.81 for ...

  • 23 September 2020

Northern Ireland cafe chain, Bob & Berts, has raised an incredible £13,927.81for Northern Ireland Hospice. The charity partnership, which started ...

A Day in the Life of a Hospice ...

  • 13 September 2020

What’s your role at Northern Ireland Hospice?

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Clerical ...

  • 12 September 2020

Earlier this year, Karen’s father Charles was a patient at Northern Ireland Hospice. Her daughter, Rachel, kindly shared her thoughts about the care ...

Sir Knights in Co Armagh raise £17k for ...

  • 02 September 2020

A mother whose two sons died from a rare genetic condition has praised the County Armagh Grand Black Chapter after it raised £17,000 for the Northern ...

Northern Ireland Hospice set to host ...

  • 28 August 2020

Families across Northern Ireland will have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive weekend of entertainment from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August, as ...

Belfast family and friends raise ...

  • 24 August 2020

The family and friends of a Belfast woman, who passed away suddenly aged just 46 before Christmas last year, have raised more than £26,000 for ...

Northern Ireland Hospice has welcomed ...

  • 02 July 2020

Councillor Dallat O’Driscoll has written an emotional letter to Health Minister Robin Swann calling for pay parity for Hospice staff with their NHS ...

The Lagan Seahorses hit the high notes ...

  • 30 June 2020

The Lagan Seahorses Choir, one of Belfast’s top male voice choirs, has raised £2,000 for Northern Ireland Hospice by committee members donating their ...

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice to ...

  • 26 June 2020

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice will benefit from an exciting new charity partnership between the Together for Short Lives charity and M&S Food.

Northern Ireland Hospice shops reopen

  • 19 June 2020

Thanks to the hard work of our staff and volunteers we are delighted to announce that we have now opened 22 of our shops - a full list is below:

Helping people with dementia cope with ...

  • 13 May 2020

To mark ‘Dying Matters’ Awareness Week, Dr. Frances Duffy, Consultant Clinical Psychologist from the Northern Health & Social Care Trust, and Joanne ...

Local stars shine a light on the ...

  • 22 April 2020

Northern Ireland’s leading personalities in the sports, music and comedy industries have all given their support to the ‘Now More than Ever’ Appeal ...

Northern Ireland Hospice set to benefit ...

  • 20 April 2020

With charities across the UK and Ireland feeling the impact of cancelled fundraising activities and gala balls and many enduring increased demand for ...

Hospice needs help – now more than ...

  • 30 March 2020

The COVID-19 virus has forced Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospice to launch their ‘Now, More Than Ever’ Emergency Appeal for donations. ...

A letter from Dr. Matt Dore

  • 20 March 2020

Dear friends

NI Hospice chief calls for immediate ...

  • 18 March 2020

The Northern Ireland Hospice has called upon the Northern Ireland Executive to provide urgent supplies of necessary equipment and financial support ...

Coronavirus Information

  • 13 March 2020

In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Northern Ireland and in line with the best available public health advice, ...

Financial impact of Covid-19 on ...

  • 12 March 2020

Heather Weir, Chief Executive at Northern Ireland Hospice and Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice said:

Portview handover £42k to Northern ...

  • 10 March 2020

Team Portview has raised thousands of pounds for Northern Ireland Hospice in memory of beloved friend and colleague, Shauna.

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice ...

  • 04 March 2020

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has launched its annual 5k Rabbit Run and 1 Mile Bunny Hop event, backed by Specsavers, Abbeycentre, which will ...

Northern Ireland Hospice launches ‘Make ...

  • 01 March 2020

This month, 36 solicitor firms across Northern Ireland will waive their will writing fees, in return for donations to Northern Ireland Hospice.

Boxing star Carl Frampton announced as ...

  • 24 February 2020

Professional boxer Carl Frampton has been announced as an official Northern Ireland Hospice ambassador, at the launch of the charity’s ‘Business of ...

West Belfast GAA Club celebrate after ...

  • 14 February 2020

West Belfast GAA Club, O’Donnell’s GAC, is celebrating after raising a staggering £90k for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

Nurses lap up over £12k for Northern ...

  • 23 January 2020

Northern Ireland Hospice Nurses, Mary Rose Scott and Michele Gordon, are celebrating after raising an impressive £12,215.50 for Northern Ireland ...

Dennison Commercials pledge to raise ...

  • 23 January 2020

Starting in 1970 as a small family business, today, Dennisons operates across six sites throughout Northern Ireland with circa 250 staff, providing a ...

Birches Vintage Club set for annual Big ...

  • 22 January 2020

Birches Vintage Club is set to bring a touch of Nashville to the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown as it hosts its seventh Big Country Night on Saturday 7th ...

Loved ones remembered at Northern ...

  • 20 December 2019

Over 1,000 families from across Belfast and beyond gathered this evening for the annual Northern Ireland Hospice Lights to Remember service.

Hundreds take part in the Children’s ...

  • 12 December 2019

Over 600 people walked, jogged and ran their way around Stormont Estate on Sunday, 8th December for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Jingle ...

Belfast Met Join the Jingle

  • 11 December 2019

Over 100 Belfast Met students and staff, from across all of its campuses, including Milfield, Titanic Quarter, Castlereagh and Springvale, donned ...

Derry girl Meadbh delivers a new ...

  • 09 December 2019

Maedbh made her music industry debut at the age of 14 with her performance of Snow Patrol’s Run, on the RTE Late Late Christmas Toy Show. The ...

Ulster Hockey nets new charity ...

  • 27 November 2019

Players, including Olympic Games-bound star Shirley McCay, and committee members, visited Horizon House in Belfast where they met with children, ...

Sports communities show their support ...

  • 19 November 2019

Local sports personalities from the GAA community, Ulster Hockey and Swim Ulster have weighed in behind Northern Ireland’s Children’s Hospice festive ...

Q Radio revealed as official media ...

  • 07 November 2019

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has announced Q Radio as the official media sponsor for its annual Jingle All the Way festive fundraising ...

Get set for the Jingle 5k/10k at ...

  • 06 November 2019

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has launched its popular Jingle 5k/10k event at Stormont Estate and is calling on people across Northern Ireland ...

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice ...

  • 21 October 2019

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, the only service of its type in Northern Ireland, has officially launched its Jingle All the Way festive ...

Banbridge Community encouraged to 'Join ...

  • 18 October 2019

The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Banbridge Support Group recently launched its Jingle All the Way festive fundraising campaign at Banbridge ...

West Belfast family pay tribute to ...

  • 15 October 2019

The family of avid ovarian cancer campaigner, Una Crudden are hosting a series of fundraising events over the coming months as they approach the ...

A day in the life of a Hospice Artist ...

  • 11 October 2019

1. How long have you worked at Northern Ireland Hospice?

Hugh’s Memorial Golf Day raises £12k ...

  • 11 October 2019

A Belfast family has raised an amazing £12,000 for NI Hospice by hosting a Charity Golf Day in Ballycastle in memory of beloved Hugh Dougal.

Northern Ireland Hospice shows Just ...

  • 09 October 2019

During Hospice Care Week, Northern Ireland Hospice is raising awareness on ‘what it takes’ to provide its specialist palliative care for over 4,000 ...

Glengormley business set to boost ...

  • 23 September 2019

Glengormley hair and beauty salon, Chrysalis Hair and Beauty, has announced a three-year charity partnership with NI Children’s Hospice, the only ...

Aquatwist become the first Platinum ...

  • 19 September 2019

Fiona McCann, Corporate Engagement Executive said: “We are all delighted and so appreciative that Gary & John have chosen to support NI Children’s ...

Premier League boss wants businesses to ...

  • 16 September 2019

Former Liverpool and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called on Northern Ireland businesses to share their successes and support Northern Ireland ...

Ulster Carpets boosts hospice funds!

  • 06 September 2019

Portadown-based firm Ulster Carpets has presented NI Children’s Hospice with a cheque for an amazing £28,246 following a three year charity ...

Northern Ireland Hospice gets behind ...

  • 02 September 2019

Northern Ireland Hospice is getting behind this year’s Palliative Care Week campaign from 8-14th September which aims to raise awareness of the ...

Northern Ireland Hospice launches ...

  • 29 August 2019

Northern Ireland Hospice is encouraging schools, businesses, community organisations and individuals across the province to raise a cuppa and help ...

Hagan Homes supports Northern Ireland ...

  • 20 August 2019

Ballyclare-based firm Hagan Homes has announced that it will be supporting Northern Ireland Hospice’s ‘Time to Care’ project in Ballyclare with a ...

Get Muddy for Northern Ireland ...

  • 16 August 2019

Outdoor Activity Centre, Forest Fitness NI, has teamed up with NI Children’s Hospice to bring the popular Mud Mayhem Weekend to Carrickfergus this ...

Donnelly Honda donates £1,200 to ...

  • 26 June 2019

For every new or used Honda Jazz model sold in the Group’s Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast and Dungannon showrooms between the 3rd and 10th June, the ...

Dragon Boat Race raises thousands of ...

  • 20 June 2019

On Saturday 1st June, 28 corporate teams took to the River Lagan in a bid to become the 2019 Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Dragon Boat Race ...

NI Children's Hospice celebrates ...

  • 17 June 2019

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice - the only Children’s Hospice in Northern Ireland - is celebrating #MomentsThatMatter during this year’s ...

NI runners set to take on epic 24-hour ...

  • 11 June 2019

Fifteen members of the Mallusk Harriers club in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim will push themselves to the limit during the epic challenge on June 29.

Business Choir Hits The Right Notes

  • 21 May 2019

A choir of businessmen is hoping to raise funds for Northern Ireland Children's Hospice at a concert in The Waterfront Hall in Belfast next month.

Briggs Equipment launches its latest ...

  • 05 April 2019

Briggs Equipment have been working with the Hospice as one of their corporate partners for the last three years and have taken part in several events ...

Pancake Parties set to whip up vital ...

  • 27 February 2019

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice is calling on schools, businesses, clubs and churches to get cracking and sign up to the charity’s 2019 Pancake ...

Armstrong Medical raises £13k for ...

  • 25 February 2019

Armstrong Medical, a leading manufacturer and supplier of respiratory products, have raised over raised over £13,000 in just two months for Northern ...

Enniskillen Dental Clinic smiling after ...

  • 30 January 2019

Leading dental clinic, Belmore Dental Implant and Facial Aesthetics Clinic, have raised an amazing £8,000 for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, ...

Willowbridge School Jumper Day raises ...

  • 29 January 2019

Generous pupils from Willowbridge School, a special school catering for pupils aged 3-19 years based in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, have raised ...

Radius raises £56,000 for NI Hospice

  • 10 January 2019

The housing association named NI Hospice as its first corporate charity partner in 2017, and set about raising valuable funds for the charity through ...

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