Kilkenny people encouraged to take part in The Great Irish Bake for Sick Children

TV host and award-winning food writer Donal Skehan has called on the people of on Kilkenny to help bake the world of difference for sick children! 

Donal Skehan was joined by young baker and Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street patient Saoibh Lonergan to officially launch the sweetest campaign of the year.

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The Great Irish Bake for Sick Children, proudly supported by Gem, takes place on Friday, March 31.

Saoibh, Donal and Children’s Health Foundation are asking individuals, families, communities, creches, schools and companies to host their own Great Irish Bake event on or around Friday, March 31 and raise vital funds to support sick children and their families in CHI at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.

You can host family bake offs, street/workplace bake offs, afternoon tea, bake sales, cupcake decorating competitions, the possibilities are endless.

Funds raised will help to provide cutting-edge technology, extraordinary care, transformative treatments and so much more for our special hospitals.  
  
So, spin that rolling pin and dust off those aprons - by taking part in this year’s Great Irish Bake you will be doing something really sweet for sick children when they need it most.

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Whether you go all out with your macarons and souffles or simply whip up a few fairy cakes to enjoy with pals, every single event held this year will make a real difference to families going through the most challenging of times.    

To register today and receive your own baking pack, simply visit 'childrenshealth.ie/greatirishbake'.

Get in touch on social media too to share your own bakes, recipes and kitchen tips. Simply include the hashtag #GreatIrishBake.