Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball

Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball Rocco Mc Ginley, rememering his short but beautiful life.

We never in a million years when we set out planning a night to remember Rocco on his 18th Birthday, did we think that w...
22/01/2026

We never in a million years when we set out planning a night to remember Rocco on his 18th Birthday, did we think that we would end up helping and donating so much money in Rocco’s Memory from The Charity Ball but we are honestly blown away by the total amount that was raised and we can reveal that …

⭐ €26,680 ⭐

Was the total amount raised in Rocco’s Memory and all of which has been donated in his Name to so many worthy causes, and for that we are so grateful and thankful to each and every person or business who donated, sponsored, bought tickets or helped us in any way possible to make Rocco’s 18th Birthday Ball a huge success, and without the help we received it just would not have been possible to make the night such a success, so from the bottom of all our hearts, THANK YOU! 💙

Rocco’s 18th Birthday Ball was set up to remember a fabulous young man Mr Rocco Mc Ginley on his 18th Birthday, and to maybe try raise a little bit of money to give back to the charities who helped Rocco and his family during his illness and cancer journey, and although we did that … and we raised more than we ever thought was possible, we know that Rocco’s family will forever carry the heartbreak of losing their beautiful Son, Brother, Grandchild and Nephew and nothing will ever ease that pain for them, and it’s so very bittersweet for them, to now be donating money to charities who tried so very hard to help and save Rocco from such a cruel disease. 💔

Rocco will never be forgotten, he left an imprint in each and every person he came in contact with and weren’t we all so very privileged to have known him. 💙

We never in a million years when we set out planning a night to remember Rocco on his 18th Birthday, did we think that w...
22/01/2026

We never in a million years when we set out planning a night to remember Rocco on his 18th Birthday, did we think that we would end up helping and donating so much money in Rocco’s Memory from The Charity Ball but we are honestly blown away by the total amount that was raised and we can reveal that …

⭐ €26,680 ⭐

Was the total amount raised in Rocco’s Memory and all of which has been donated in his Name to so many worthy causes, and for that we are so grateful and thankful to each and every person or business who donated, sponsored, bought tickets or helped us in any way possible to make Rocco’s 18th Birthday Ball a huge success, and without the help we received it just would not have been possible to make the night such a success, so from the bottom of all our hearts, THANK YOU! 💙

Rocco’s 18th Birthday Ball was set up to remember a fabulous young man Mr Rocco Mc Ginley on his 18th Birthday, and to maybe try raise a little bit of money to give back to the charities who helped Rocco and his family during his illness and cancer journey, and although we did that … and we raised more than we ever thought was possible, we know that Rocco’s family will forever carry the heartbreak of losing their beautiful Son, Brother, Grandson and Nephew and nothing will ever ease that pain for them, and it’s so very bittersweet for them, to now be donating money to charities who tried so very hard to help and save Rocco from such a cruel disease. 💔

Rocco will never be forgotten, he left an imprint in each and every person he came in contact with and weren’t we all so very privileged to have known him. 💙

Aoibheann's Pink Tie Another amazing charity who the Mc Ginley family were absolutely delighted to have been able to don...
22/01/2026

Aoibheann's Pink Tie Another amazing charity who the Mc Ginley family were absolutely delighted to have been able to donate €5180 to in Rocco’s Memory, all proceeds from the Rocco Mc Ginley Charity Ball 💙

The help and support that Aoibheann’s Pink Tie gives to family’s who have children diagnosed with a childhood cancer is unbelievable and they deserve so much thanks and recognition for what they do, so thank you again 💙

There are 3 families in particular in Donegal right now with sick Children and Yvonne and Wade would like to help them with their journey, so they will all receive €1000 each and the last of the proceeds of Rocco’s 18th Ball.💙

Rocco’s Family were absolutely delighted to be able to donate €10,000 to The Gavin Glynn Foundation in Rocco’s name from...
14/01/2026

Rocco’s Family were absolutely delighted to be able to donate €10,000 to The Gavin Glynn Foundation in Rocco’s name from proceeds of the Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball.

The Gavin Glynn Foundation were such a support and help to Rocco and the Mc Ginley Family during Rocco’s illness, and they will never be able to repay the kindness that John and The Gavin Glynn foundation showed to them when they needed it the most and when they didn’t know who to turn too. 💙

We will get the last of the proceeds from the Rocco Mc Ginley Charity Ball out to the remaining charities in the next few weeks.

Yvonne Hegarty
Wade Mc Ginley
thegavinglynnfoundation

Rocco’s Mum Yvonne and Dad Wade were just over the moon to make this very special delivery to The Paediatric Ward in Let...
08/12/2025

Rocco’s Mum Yvonne and Dad Wade were just over the moon to make this very special delivery to The Paediatric Ward in Letterkenny Hospital to staff members, Ward Sister Katrina and Play Therapist Violet.
€1500 worth of toys were purchased from a Wishlist and were donated from Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball 💙

We hope to get the last of the proceeds from The Rocco Mc Ginley 18th Charity Ball out the remaining charities in the next couple of weeks.

Rocco’s Dad Wade brother Cooper and sister Winter Lily had the pleasure of handing over €2000 to Patricia Ferguson of Bu...
22/11/2025

Rocco’s Dad Wade brother Cooper and sister Winter Lily had the pleasure of handing over €2000 to Patricia Ferguson of Buncrana's Children’s Charity yesterday, proceeds from the Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball. 💙

We wish Buncrana’s Children’s Charity every success tonight with there annual Charity Ball and thank them all for the amazing work they do in our community helping so many families.

Over the coming weeks Rocco’s Family will be handing over the remainder of the proceeds from the Charity Ball to the rest of the amazing charities. 💙

Today Rocco’s Mum Yvonne, Dad  Wade and sisters Arya & Bodhi had the absolute pleasure of handing over €5000 to Principa...
18/11/2025

Today Rocco’s Mum Yvonne, Dad Wade and sisters Arya & Bodhi had the absolute pleasure of handing over €5000 to Principal Sinead Mc Laughlin of Scoil Íosagáin Buncrana, for Scoil Iosagain’s New Sensory Room, proceeds from the Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball. 💙

Over the coming weeks, Rocco’s Family will be handing over the remainder of the proceeds from the Charity Ball to the rest of the amazing charity’s.

Photos from the Ball can be collected from the Buncrana’s Children’s Charity, Opening Hours 11am-3.30pm, Mon/Fri
21/08/2025

Photos from the Ball can be collected from the Buncrana’s Children’s Charity,
Opening Hours 11am-3.30pm, Mon/Fri

This Lady Ni Dhomhnaill Cate from Luxury Bespoke Decor just blew us all away on Friday night and she deserves so much re...
10/08/2025

This Lady Ni Dhomhnaill Cate from Luxury Bespoke Decor just blew us all away on Friday night and she deserves so much recognition for what she did and thanks!! ☺️

Through talking to Yvonne, Wade and Rocco’s family over the last few weeks, Catherine got what they were saying and knew exactly what they needed, without them even knowing it themselves and she made sure that Rocco’s personality was felt and was woven into every little detail of Rocco’s 18th Charity Ball and her attention to detail just blew us all away 🥰

Catherine not only are you amazing at your job, your infectious personality and smile puts everyone you come in contact with at ease from the minute you meet them and you listen and care.

We cannot thank you enough for what you did and how through your decor captured Rocco’s essence and brought his presence into the room making sure that even in his absence he was felt in every corner 💙

As someone said on the night, “that girl, is just Pure of Heart” and Catherine we wish you every success in your future, you really are fabulous ….

Thank you!! 😘🥰

We cannot believe the day has finally arrived, a conversation back in Jan/Feb with Rocco’s mammy Yvonne Hegarty on how s...
08/08/2025

We cannot believe the day has finally arrived, a conversation back in Jan/Feb with Rocco’s mammy Yvonne Hegarty on how she just couldn’t believe that her beautiful boy would have been celebrating his 18th Birthday in August and how Rocco would have just loved his 18th Birthday and all the celebrations around it, and how he would have been celebrating it for the whole month of August knowing him 😊

Yvonne and Wade’s hearts were and still are so very sore, at the thought of this week approaching and again of the realisation that Rocco was not going to be here with them to celebrate it in the way he would have loved … with his family and friends 💔

And somewhere along the line the conversation turned to, how lovely would it be if we could try maybe mark his 18th Birthday and to honour Rocco’s life by remembering him on his 18th Birthday but to also give back, even a small bit to the Amazing Charity’s who have helped Rocco and the Mc Ginley family through Rocco’s illness and their hardest days.

We ourselves thought, maybe a 5k walk would be a great way to do that … 🙈😆 but Yvonne with a smile and knowing her boy best said, let’s do something really special that Rocco would have been so happy with, and from that conversation the Rocco’s 18th Birthday Charity Ball was set in motion.

We wholeheartedly thank each and every person or business who has helped us in any way possible over the last 6 months to make this night happen and to make it a reality, and we appreciate all the support and kindness we have received. 🥰

So today as we get the glad rags ready and we put our best foots forward, (hoping we haven’t forgotten anything) …. we remember a Beautiful Young Man who was just too special for this life and we will toast and celebrate him in the way he would have loved surrounded by his biggest supporters and with a smile on our faces, and in style!

We hope we do you proud Rocco 💙

So today is your very last chance to buy Raffle tickets for the draw, it will be done live tonight from the Rocco Mc Ginley Charity ball, so please help us give back to the fantastic charities in Rocco’s name, while being in with a chance of winning over 20 fantastic prizes.
Tickets €10 each or 6 for €50 💶

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Buncranna
Co Donegal

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