Mrs Claus with Ryan and Michaela Andrews and their son Rowen (13 months) at the launch of The Santa Truck in aid of LauraLynn.

Panto stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visit to Westmeath this Friday

Judge Haulage officially launched its Santa Truck fundraiser for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice with the help of actors Ryan and Michaela Andrews and their son Rowan.

The Santa Truck will travel to towns and villages across Ireland this Christmas to raise funds for children with life-limiting conditions and will be at Milltownpass GAA (6-8pm) this Friday, December 5.

The Santa Truck is a mobile winter wonderland, with lights, music, and festive cheer. Families are invited to meet Santa, take photos, come on board and enjoy the spectacle.

“I am delighted to be supporting the Santa Truck fundraiser this year in aid of LauraLynn, who do incredible work for seriously ill children and their families right across the country,” said Ryan Andrews.

“Make sure to check the Santa Truck locations and get out and support LauraLynn all while having an amazing festive evening. It’s not to be missed!”

Donations for LauraLynn will be collected at each event or online here.

LauraLynn provides specialist palliative care to children from birth to 18 years, offering services such as symptom management, music and play therapy, psychological support, and end-of-life care, all delivered in the hospice, in hospitals, and in family homes across Ireland.

There are lots of ways to support LauraLynn’s vital work this Christmas including a visit to The Santa Truck or by making a donation in support of the charity’s Christmas Appeal by visiting lauralynn.ie/donate.

Please note Santa Truck times and locations are subject to change. Please see the Santa Truck Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SantaTruckIreland) for the most up to date schedule.