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Why This Matters
A child with Crohn’s disease is helping launch a national Halloween fundraiser that raises money for Children’s Health Ireland services and research; families affected by pediatric IBD may benefit from or want to support these services.
The article also names infliximab as part of the child’s ongoing care, which may be familiar to some readers.
Who Should Pay Attention
Parents and caregivers of children with chronic illnesses (including pediatric Crohn’s), pediatric patients and local community groups interested in fundraising for children’s health.
Study Snapshot
Story typeLocal News
Evidence typePatient experience
Source depthFull source text
What To Know
Children’s Health Foundation has launched its annual Trick or Treat 2026 fundraising campaign, promoted by 11‑year‑old patient Alice and broadcaster Alison Curtis. Alice, a CHI at Crumlin patient, has lived with Crohn’s disease since age three and a half and receives regular infliximab infusions every five weeks.
The campaign asks schools, families, workplaces and community groups across Ireland to host Halloween fundraisers and provides a supporter kit with materials and ideas. Funds raised support services at Children’s Health Ireland, including research, therapeutic and play initiatives, and supports for children and families during hospital stays.
The article highlights that in 2026 more than 14,000 play interventions were delivered across CHI sites and describes how fundraising helps buy medical play equipment and resources used by Health Play Specialists.
Keep In Mind
This is a human-interest/local fundraising story rather than medical research or guidance. Treatment details mentioned are part of one child’s personal history and are not discussed as medical advice.
Source Details
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Publicationdublinpeople.com
AuthorsDublin People
Indexed viaGoogle News
Source typeWeb article
PublishedOct 1, 2026, 11:34 AM
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