Mayo family present €32,985 from Cycle for Miyah fundraiser

MAYO couple Donal and Eileen Kelly, along with son Fionn and uncle Conor, have paid a special visit to Children’s Health Foundation to present a cheque after raising €32,985 from their Cycle for Miyah fundraiser.

Miyah’s godfather Conor undertook a 1,300 km cycle all along the west coast in memory of his gorgeous niece Miyah Kelly (7), who passed away from leukaemia in November 2021.

Miyah’s legacy will be true goodness, colour, fun, determination and energy.

All the funds raised from their efforts will support the work of both Children’s Health Foundation and Aoife’s Clown Doctors, both charities close to the hearts of Miyah’s family members, with a cheque presentation made to both.

Commenting on Donal and Eileen’s incredible fundraising, Rachel Daly, community engagement manager, CHI, said: “From all of us in Children’s Health Foundation and on behalf of the staff and families in CHI at Crumlin, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Donal and Eileen for raising the vital funds to help give every sick child every possible chance to survive, thrive and live to their potential through paediatric research.

“When you have a sick child in hospital, it is so important to know that they are getting the world-class treatment they deserve. Here in Children’s Health Foundation we are committed to supporting the expert care that the frontline teams in CHI give to sick children and their families every single moment of every single day.

“We would also like to thank each and every person who supported Donal and Eileen’s fundraiser - your generosity will make a real difference for sick children.”

Aine Hendrick, CEO of Aoife’s Clown Doctors, hails from the same area as the Kelly family in Co. Mayo. She, said: “It was bittersweet meeting the Kelly family and accepting the amazing proceeds raised in memory of their beautiful daughter Miyah. The funds raised will spread relief and joy to families on the wards and corridors of the children’s hospitals in Ireland.

“We are so honoured to be in a position to spread joy in Miyah's memory.”