S.O.F.T Ireland
The Support Organisation for Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18
Fundraising 2025
Charity Reference Number (CHY) 10554
Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20027094
Donations
We now have a DONATE button on our front page and on our website which makes it very easy for people to give us much needed funds. This is ideal for multiple small donations.
This will channel donations directly to S.O.F.T. Ireland, The Support Organisation for Trisomy13 and Trisomy18 in Ireland.
But if you do a normal fundraiser and want to get the proceeds to us then please just contact soft.treasurer@gmail.com. Also if anyone would like to fundraise for SOFT through a CAUSE with an online DONATE facility please contact us at info@softireland.com
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for an opportunity within your workplace. Sometimes companies and/or social committees look for charities to donate to. Don’t be afraid to put SOFT Ireland forward as a recipient.
Contact the Fundraising Committee for merchandise and publicity.
Always keep track of monies received in & out.
Approach local businesses for help & support with spot prizes.
Talk to Gardai regarding raffles or selling tickets and permits.
Acknowledge a “Thank You” to everyone who helped & supported.
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Please Donate to SOFT HERE
SOFT Ireland is appealing to members of the general public for a donation to our charity during the New Year period as it is the season of good will.
We support families during pre-natal diagnosis, during the child’s life and after the child’s passing.
Fundraising and donations are our main source of income and that is challenging in these difficult times.
Let’s spread the generosity
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Benefit Night for Jessica
My sister, Jessica, was born with Edwards’ Syndrome and sadly passed away on the 18th December 1996. This year would have been her 30th birthday on 10th June 2026, and in her memory my mother and father Rita and Jimmy Kavanagh is organising a benefit night in aid of SOFT Ireland.
We are hoping to raise awareness and support for the wonderful work that SOFT Ireland does for families affected by Trisomy 18 and Trisomy 13.
I was wondering if it would be possible for SOFT Ireland to share our fundraiser poster on your Facebook page and social media channels. We would be very grateful for any help in spreading the word, as it may encourage people to attend the event or make a donation.
The event details are included on the attached poster. All proceeds raised will go directly to SOFT Ireland.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email and for all the support your organisation provides to families like ours. It would mean a great deal to our family if you could help us share Jessica’s story and fundraiser.
Bernie, Rita and Jimmy Kavanagh
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The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Congratulations to all who participated for SOFT
Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Ann Kehoe
Linda, Martina & Niamh
Paula Doyle
Caoimhe Martin
Good Luck Team SOFT Ireland Sunday 31 May 2026
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Jack Teehan Fundraiser Raffle for SOFT Ireland and Samaritans
Hi everyone from Yvonne Gilbert and Jack Teehan and SOFT Ireland
As most of you know by now my beautiful little girl Ayla has both Down syndrome and Edwards’ syndrome. When she was born we were told she wouldn’t make it gladly she is nearly 7 and is doing amazing proving everyone wrong.
Edwards’ Syndrome is and extra chromosome 18 and unfortunately kids sometimes either pass in the womb or sadly pass before their first birthday. Ayla has surpassed all these and is doing amazing thankfully, but there has been a lot of help along the way and one of them amazing charity’s is SOFT Ireland who support family who have kids with Edwards’ Syndrome and who have lost a child from Edwards’ syndrome.
As part of my boyfriend’s Jack Teehan college course he has to do a fundraiser and after telling his classmates all about our beautiful Ayla they have decided to do a fundraiser for SOFT Ireland and Samaritans two very worthy charities
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