Chesters Chance

16/04/2026

It’s 12:39am and we’re just finishing up for the day… but the work never really stops when it comes to Chester.. we wouldn't have it any other way.

We will never stop working for the memory of our beautiful Chester 🧡🦁

Our marathon jerseys are coming together so well and we’re now opening them up for sponsorship.

If you’re a local business and would like to support, we’re offering logo placement on the jerseys for £50 per business – your logo will be proudly displayed for all to see on race day.

It means more than just sponsorship… it means standing with us, remembering Chester, and helping us continue what we’ve started and supporting those who are walking in the footsteps we walked in last year.

If you’d like to be involved, just pop us a message 💬

Deadline for final print production: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Thank you for the continued love and support 🧡🦁

14/04/2026

🧡🦁 A very special new launch for Chester’s Chance 🦁🧡

I’m so proud to share the launch of our brand new reusable shopper bag.

This beautiful bag is more than just something practical for your everyday shopping trips, it’s a way to carry a little piece of our precious lion Chester with you wherever you go.

Created to help support the environment by reducing single-use bags, this shopper is also helping us continue Chester’s legacy by raising valuable funds for Chester’s Chance.

Every single purchase makes a difference because 100% of profits go directly to the charity to help bring support, comfort and joy to children and families facing the moments life doesn’t prepare you for.

Thank you, as always, for continuing to support our mission and helping keep Chester’s light shining so brightly. 🧡✨

If you would like to purchase one, please pop us a message.

12/04/2026

🧡🏃‍♀️ 3 WEEKS TO GO! 🏃‍♂️🧡

The countdown is officially on as our amazing team gets ready to take on the Belfast City Marathon in aid of Chester’s Chance 🦁✨

In just 3 weeks’ time, David, Claire, Paul, Tara and Kevin will be lacing up their runners and taking on this incredible challenge to help raise vital funds and awareness for children and families who need our support.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, means the absolute world to us and helps us continue bringing comfort, joy and practical support where it is needed most 🧡

If you would like to support our team, you can donate via our JustGiving page:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chesterschance

Alternatively, donations can also be made by cash, PayPal or Revolut — just pop us a message and we will be happy to help.

Please share, donate and cheer our team on over the next few weeks 🧡
Let’s do this for Chester 🦁✨

05/04/2026

🧡🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Chester’s Chance 🐣🧡

Today, as we spend time with the people we love most, our hearts are especially with our beautiful angel Chester, who continues to shine over us every single day. ✨🧡

Easter is a time of love, hope and togetherness, and while Chester should be here making memories with us, we take comfort in knowing his light lives on through every smile we bring to another child and every family we are able to support in his name.

To all our family, friends and incredible supporters, thank you for keeping Chester’s memory alive and helping us continue his very special legacy. Your kindness means more than words will ever say. 🧡

Wishing you all a peaceful and love-filled Easter with your nearest and dearest. Hold your loved ones a little closer today. 🐣🧡✨

With love always,
Chester’s Chance 🦁🧡

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02/04/2026

Our hearts are so full today 🧡

Being able to bring even the smallest bit of joy, comfort and support to children and families going through the hardest of times is exactly why Chester’s Chance exists.

Seeing not only this incredibly generous donation from Kerry, but reading her heartfelt message, truly means the world to us. Knowing that her little boy has benefited from the kindness, love and support that you have all helped make possible is so incredibly special.

Every donation, every share, every kind word and every bit of support helps us continue our mission of bringing smiles, comfort and hope to children who are unwell and their families.

Thank you for helping us make hospital stays a little easier and a little brighter 🧡

Together, we are making a difference, one little smile at a time 🦁✨

Thank you Kerry from the bottom of our hearts 🧡✨

02/04/2026

A year ago today our world changed forever, I was honestly dreading this week as it marks the beginning of when life as we knew it would forever change. My heart aches for Reuben, as he has had to navigate this life without his baby brother by his side.

A year ago today Chester was diagnosed with cancer. I grieve the life we should be living right now, instead we are simply surviving and that is the brutality of it all.

These next few weeks are going to be an emotional rollercoaster, but I’m blessed with an amazing husband and beautiful boy who makes the world shine bright on its darkest days. 🧡🦁

If you can help and donate to support my husband and friends on their marathon, please visit this link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chesterschance

29/03/2026

🧡🦁 THE RACE FOR CHESTER 🦁🧡

This one is for Chester…

On Sunday 3rd May 2026, David, Claire, Paul, Tara & Kevin will take on the Belfast City Marathon, running every single mile in loving memory of our beautiful boy, Chester Byrne 🧡

Chester was just two years old. In his short life, he showed more strength, courage and love than most of us could ever imagine. Now, this incredible team are running to honour him and to give something back to the Haematology Unit that cared for him and so many other families.

This isn’t just a marathon… it’s miles of love, remembrance and hope 🧡

Every step they take carries Chester’s name. Every donation helps us continue supporting families walking the hardest paths, bringing comfort, care and small moments of light when they need it most.

If you can, please support them. No amount is too small… it all makes a difference 🧡🦁

🧡 Donate via JustGiving:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chesterschance

🧡 Donate via Revolut:
https://revolut.me/emmalouisevint

Please share, support and cheer them on. Let’s do this for Chester 🧡🦁

21/03/2026

We are thinking and praying about Shane’s family at the moment, especially our friend Orla.

Please keep this family in your prayers at this tough time 🧡🦁

Funeral notice for the late Shane McEvoy - R.I.P.

McEvoy, Shane - R.I.P. 255 Dublin Road, Killean, Newry BT35 8RL. 19th March 2026. Dearly beloved son of Gabriel and Gemma, brother of Gabriel (Michelle), Orla (Paddy) and Ciarán, partner of Stacey, uncle to Darragh, Tiernán, Conan, Dexter, Rauirí, Frank and Saorlaith.

Shane will repose at the family home. Respectfully, the house is strictly private this evening (Friday 20th March). Those wishing to pay their respects are welcome on Saturday and Sunday (21st and 22nd March) between 9am and 9pm. The house is also private on Monday morning (23rd March). Shane's remains will be removed from his home on Monday morning at 9.45am, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Michael's church, Killean. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Very deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents, brothers, sister, partner, nephews, niece, aunts, uncles and his extended family circle and friends.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Redemptoris Mater Seminary, Dundalk c/o the donations box in the family home.

St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for him. May he rest in eternal peace.

15/03/2026

Today we are thinking of every single person who is a mother in some shape or form. Mums, stepmums, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, those longing to be mums, and those carrying the love of a child in their hearts.

For many of us in the Chester’s Chance family, today is a very hard day. Days like this can feel incredibly heavy. But yesterday reminded us why we keep going. 🧡🦁

Yesterday we made the journey to the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Haematology Ward where our beautiful Chester spent 38 days. Walking back through those doors was bittersweet in every possible way.

But what an incredible moment it was to bring hundreds of gifts, vouchers and treats to the amazing nurses, brave children and their parents. From toys and games to BPerfect and Rituals gift sets, Mother’s Day boxes, vouchers and delicious buns from the bakery, every single item was given with love.

These gifts were donated in lieu of Chester’s third birthday, and we are forever grateful for every single person who supported us. Because of you, we were able to bring a little light and joy to families who truly need it, especially today.

Without your kindness, generosity and support, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for helping us continue Chester’s story and spread his light.

Forever grateful. Forever proud of what his little name is doing.

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13/03/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday to our beautiful Chester 🧡🦁

Three years ago today you came into this world and changed so many lives forever. Your smile, your laughter and your incredible spirit continue to inspire everything we do.

We love you and miss you beyond words, every single day.

Today we celebrate you the best way we know how — by spreading kindness, sharing your story and bringing smiles to other children, just like you always did.

Your light continues to shine through Chester’s Chance and through every act of love done in your name.

Forever our beautiful boy.
Forever our brave little lion.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Chester 🧡🦁