This exciting emerging partnership will bring together two Irish household names in a spirit of collaboration to work towards granting more wishes to children with life threatening conditions throughout Ireland.
“Make-A-Wish Ireland is a fantastic charity that the Football Association of Ireland are delighted to support. The difference the organisation make to those in need is remarkable and we look forward to working alongside Make-A-Wish Ireland to bring hope, strength and joy to as many people as possible,” Football Association of Ireland CEO, John Delaney, commented at the announcement.
“As UEFA EURO 2016 is set to kick off in France on June 10, we anxiously count down the days to Ireland’s first appearance against Sweden on June 13 in Stade de France, I am particularly delighted that Make-A-Wish and the FAI will be partnering on a number of events throughout 2016 and 2017,” said Susan O’ Dwyer, CEO of Make-A-Wish, Ireland.
“Our wishes turn fantasy into reality. A wish can provide a positive and very often once in a lifetime experience for an ill child and their families. What better association for Make-A-Wish Ireland than to be working with the supporters, staff and players of the FAI; it sends a strong, supportive and inspiring message to our Wish children as they take on their opponent, their own illness”.