What is Regular Giving?
Regular giving is donating a set amount to charity each month via direct debit on a date of your choosing! Donors who donate monthly allow charities to plan ahead to keep services running, meaning a small amount from you each month can make a big impact! It truly is the best gift you can give this year.
What can you do?
Want to know where your money goes? Read our easy guide below to find out how a donation from you can deliver a smile to Ireland’s youngest patients.
€5 – By donating just €5 a month you can make sure any child who travels with BUMBLEance has a safe and comfortable journey.
€15 – A donation of €15 a month to BUMBLEance will fund a welcome pack filled with merch, activities, books and more for one of our Little Bees!
€21 – When you give €21 a month or more you can make an amazing gift go even further as your yearly donation will total over €250 meaning we can claim an additional €112 from Revenue! Find out more here.
€50 – Help keep our wheels turning and donate €50 a month to BUMBLEance which can be used to fuel our vehicles.
Read on to find out more about how we make sure children all over Ireland can access the medical care they need! Or sign up to become a regular giver here.
Cayden’s Story
Meet our Little Bee Cayden, Cayden is 9 years old and lives in Cobh, Co. Cork. Born early in The Coombe he was sent straight to Crumlin where he spent the first weeks of his life. Just 27 weeks into her pregnancy, Cayden’s mum Lynsey and dad Arron received the news that Cayden would be born with Hypo-plastic right heart syndrome, a condition which means he will need a heart transplant in the future.
Since then, Cayden has undergone numerous heart surgeries, his first at just four days old. He has become a regular visitor to Crumlin and has also been diagnosed with Hypermobility Syndrome and Coloboma in his right eye. Because of his multiple conditions, Cayden often feels quite anxious before an appointment but knowing he will be travelling with BUMBLEance eases his anxiety.
Cayden started using BUMBLEance in February 2022 for his regular trips to Crumlin and has built a friendship with our driver Ritchie who takes him on the long journey from Cork to Dublin. Cayden enjoys watching films on board, making what could be a stressful journey for Cayden and mum Lynsey more enjoyable and less stressful. Mum Lynsey says ‘Cayden is authistic and BUMBLEance is a nice quiet place for him to relax on long journeys. He loves the teddies on board and the calming lights.’
Travelling with BUMBLEance not only makes Cayden’s journey more enjoyable but also more comfortable. As Cayden has hypermobility issues, he needs to be able to move around. Being in a BUMBLEance means Cayden can lay on a stretcher and move his legs and arms with plenty of space instead of travelling in the back of a cramped car for such a long distance.
Cayden has two siblings, Nathan aged 13 and little sister, Reya-Hope who is just 5 years old. Using BUMBLEance means dad, Aaron, can stay in Cork and be there for Reya-Hope and Nathan.
Sign up for a regular gift and help us to continue supporting children like Cayden by clicking monthly donation here.