Roar for Ruairi

30/06/2022

Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow. We would like to share our evening from 7pm together as a family. We’ll see you in the morning 💚 💜
Oiche Mhaith!

29/06/2022

On behalf the McDonnell family

It is with great sadness that we wish to let you know that our brave little warrior Ruairí died peacefully in the loving arms of his mam and dad in the early hours of the morning of June 29th.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to you for your help and support over the past the 2 ½ years and we will be forever grateful for the generosity we received.

Ruairí was a true superhero, we will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.

Details of funeral arrangements in the link below.

Death Notice of Ruairí McDonnell (rip.ie)

RIP.ie

05/03/2021

The Roar for Ruairi campaign, having achieved its fundraising goal, is now closing the appeal to further donations. Rathcoffey, Clane and Ballycastle GAA clubs, as sponsors of the campaign, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to every single person and organisation who contributed to the success of the fundraising appeal for Ruairi McDonnell.

Since commencing our appeal just over a year ago it has been truly amazing to see the communities of north Kildare, north Mayo and people from all over Ireland and beyond come together in support of this special appeal. We will always remember the support from local GAA clubs, local entertainers and other clubs, organisations and individuals who responded in an incredible way by organising on-line concerts, quizzes, competitions, sporting challenges and other novel ways to raise funds.

Ruth and Martin would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated and by doing so, showed love and support for Ruairi. The funds raised have had a hugely positive impact on their family life. Your donation has made it possible to make the significant alterations needed in order to make their home suitable and comfortable for Ruairi as well as providing for his ongoing and future care needs. The McDonnell family are overwhelmed by the generosity of all who contributed to the appeal particularly in light of how difficult it has been for everyone due to Covid.

The past 16 months have been a very difficult and challenging time for the family, especially for Ruairi, now aged 7, who continues to bravely battle every day with a disease that is relentless in nature. He fully depends on his Mam and Dad for his everyday needs but continues to inspire all those who love and care for him as he deals with his daily challenges. He is at his happiest when he sits on their knee and can rest his head. Ruairi and his two brothers are still the best of friends and together with their Mam and Dad they try to find joy every day and to make the most of their time together as a family.

05/03/2021

Ruairi and family called to visit his school, Scoil Phádrag, in early December. There they met Mr Carr, a small group of friends, and Senior Kildare Hurlers and past-pupils, Paddy McKenna, Mark Doyle and Seán Christanseen. Having won the All Ireland Inter County Championship final a few weeks previously, the hurlers brought along with them the Christy Ring Cup to show Ruairi and his friends. Later on all of the hurlers signed Ruairi’s hurl for him and also gave Ruairi a signed jersey. Kildare Senior Hurlers and Kildare Minor Hurlers organised a fundraising ‘40 Hour Consecutive Run’ at the end of last May and raised over €9,000 in support of ‘Roar for Ruairi’ 💚💜💚

20/02/2021

One year ago today we made our first post on social media. Thank you so much to everyone who helped Ruairi during the year. It is very much appreciated. Over the course of the year there were a few posts that were made from a personal FB page instead of the 'Roar for Ruairi' page (in error). So we're sharing these posts here today because we want to recognise the people involved, and the great work they did. Thank you 💚💜💚

20/02/2021

One year ago today we made our first post on social media. Thank you so much to everyone who helped Ruairi during the year. It is very much appreciated. Over the course of the year there were a few posts that were made from a personal FB page instead of the 'Roar for Ruairi' page (in error). So we're sharing these posts here today because we want to recognise the people involved, and the great work they did. Thank you 💚💜💚

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20/02/2021

One year ago today we made our first post on social media. Thank you so much to everyone who helped Ruairi during the year. It is very much appreciated. Over the course of the year there were a few posts that were made from a personal FB page instead of the 'Roar for Ruairi' page (in error). So we're sharing these posts here today because we want to recognise the people involved, and the great work they did. Thank you 💚💜💚

28/01/2021

Thank you so much for helping to make the idea of an especially adapted home for Ruairi into an actual reality. Every day Ruairi continues to bring bravery, love and joy to his family. Today he is sharing his bravery, love and joy with you too - with his message to you during these uncertain times: "Keep Going, Never Trust your Fears, You've got This!"
ROAR! 💚💜💚

02/10/2020

Here is a little message from the McDonnell family. Thank you so much to everyone for your help and support 💚💜💚

02/10/2020

A massive shout out to Siobhan Dowling Kennedy, the superbly talented artist who generously donated her time and creativity in the design and development of her artwork for the Roar for Ruairi campaign
🎨👩‍🎨💚💜💚👩‍🎨🎨

02/10/2020

Thank you to Mark Quigley for organising the collection in Tesco, Naas in support of . Thank you also to the shoppers who contributed. It is very much appreciated ✨💚💜💚 ✨

15/08/2020

Just in time for the Roar for Ruairi BBQ starting at 2:00pm at An Siopa Nua, Belmullet, Boom Boom Boom everybody say Mayo! Mayo GAA Banter Page Great day for a BBQ ☀️
💚💜💚 ROAR!

03/07/2020

🚵‍♂️ 🏕 🏔🐻 Some more photos of Christian Smith's 1,200km cycle across the Rocky Mountains in aid and the Irish Refugee Council. On his journey from Whistler to Banff Christian cycled twice the length of Ireland with an elevation of Everest x 1.5. Well done! 👏🙌

Whistler to Banff Charity Cycle
https://www.gofundme.com/f/whistler-to-banff-charity-cycle

23/06/2020

👏 Thank you to Christian Smith of Clane GAA Club for nominating Roar for Ruairi as one of the campaigns you are supporting on your fundraising cycling trip from Whistler to Banff in Canada. Watch out for those grizzly bears Christian 🐻 🚴 🏔 🏕 👏

Christian is undertaking his 1200 km journey with a 12,500m elevation climb over two mountain ranges, the Coast moutains and the Rockies. That equates to the length of Ireland twice and climbing the height of Everest 1.5 times 😮 ⛰ 🐻

Read more about Christian’s exciting adventures here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/whistler-to-banff-charity-cycle

19/06/2020

What a good idea! A Car Treasure Hunt in aid of Roar for Ruairi. Well done Ballycastle! ROAR! 💚

15/06/2020

👏👏👏 Naas Triathlon you smashed your target at the weekend! ROAR! 💚💜💚 Triathlon Ireland

13/06/2020

What a fantastic Roar for Ruairi! Well done. Thank you to all at Naas Triathlon Club for your support! 💚💜💚