Leo and his supporters raise funds for Cappagh Hospital

OVER €12,000 has been raised from a local event for a Northside hospital.

The money was raised through the annual Leo Halpin & Supporters’ Great Cappagh Walk.

The fundraiser is organised annually by Leo, a former patient and continued supporter of Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital.  

Residents of Oldtown and surrounding areas came out in force to support this year’s cause – ‘Cappagh Kids’. 

The funds will help open the doors of ‘Cappagh Kids’, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital’s new home for Paediatric Orthopaedic care by funding one of its outpatient clinics. 

Each clinic will be equipped and designed specially with children and young people in mind, creating an environment for younger patients that is welcoming and their own.

Every person who donated will positively impact the future care of children from all over Ireland at the Finglas-based hospital.

The day kicked off with a farmers’ market with local produce and freshly baked goods up for grabs followed by the main event, a scenic Dublin walk accompanied by a parade of vintage cars

Wrapping up the day, the Oldtown House was busy with attendees having a well-earned rest and BBQ. Over the past 14 years, the Oldtown community have raised over €130,000 for the hospital through the foundation with Leo Halpin leading the charge. 

Speaking about the success of the event, Orla Gilroy, chief executive of Cappagh Hospital Foundation, said: “It is humbling each year to see how this fantastic community comes together in support of Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, in particular this year, for the children of Ireland.  

“Over the years, this event has had a huge impact on the hospital and contributed to projects such as the Post Anaesthetic Recovery Room, 10 Bed Isolation Unit and 3T MRI Scanner, all with tangible benefits to its patients and overall improvements in patient care.”