Beneficiaries / Charities
2010 - The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) is a voluntary, non-profitable, charitable organisation. It was set up in 1963 to increase knowledge and awareness of CF and to give advice and support to people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families.
The Association provides support and assistance to people with CF and their families. There are currently 22 branches of the Association throughout the country, with approximately 1,500 members nationally.
www.cfireland.ie
2009 - Temple Street Children's University Hospital
Temple Street Children's University Hospital provides an acute paediatric service and specialist paediatric healthcare for children from all over Ireland.
www.templestreet.ie
2008 - Angel's Quest
The funds raised on IPPA Happy Faces Day 2008 went to Angel's Quest to help every family and carer in Ireland with a special needs child to have their respite care needs met and help their "Angels" to find the care they receive appropriate, enjoyable and comfortable.
Thousands of families who lovingly care for their disabled child at home are living with the, often harsh, realities of meeting their child's special needs: 24 hour vigilance, endless patience, physical endurance and emotional heartache.
www.angelsquest.ie
2007 - DEBRA Ireland
The 2007 "Happy Faces Day" benefitted "DEBRA Ireland", an organisation that provides support to patients and families affected by the rare genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB); a very distressing and painful disorder which causes the skin layers and internal body linings to separate and blister at the slightest touch.
DEBRA Ireland also funds specific research into effective treatments and a cure for EB.
www.debraireland.org
2006 - Angel's Quest
The inaugural "Happy Faces Day" in 2006 was a huge success, and raised much needed funds for "Angel's Quest", an organisation which provides respite care for parents, siblings and carers of children with disabilities.
www.angelsquest.ie
