Longford urged to ‘Go Yellow’ on May 1

A group of Meán Scoil Mhuire students are continuing their tireless fundraising efforts in their ‘Go Yellow’ campaign.

‘Go Yellow’ is a national fundraiser in aid of Children's Health Ireland and the National Maternity Hospital. On May 1, all schools and organisations around Ireland are being encouraged to take part, by wearing yellow clothes and donating €2 to support these vital organisations.

The story of the ‘Go Yellow’ fundraiser began with the miraculous journey of Edward and Patrick McGlynn, who defied all odds at birth and overcame tremendous health challenges. Their incredible resilience inspired the girls to create their fundraiser as a way to give back and to support children's health care.

‘Go Yellow’ was inspired by the miraculous journey of the McGlynn boys, born prematurely at 24 weeks. Their fight for life meant enduring several critical surgeries whilst being cared for by the incredible staff in these children's hospitals.

The girls are overwhelmed with gratitude for the miracles performed by these staff members and that is why they want to give back and support these health staff.

The ‘Go Yellow’ team travelled to Leinster House on April 17 at the invitation of Joe Flaherty TD.

Deputy Flaherty launched the committee’s ambitious national Go Yellow fundraiser in aid of the National Maternity Hospital and Children’s Health Ireland in February.

He extended an invitation to the committee to visit Leinster House, tour the Dáil and meet with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley. The students thoroughly enjoyed their day and were delighted to promote their fundraiser in the houses of the Oireachtas.

On the day, they spoke with the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD and Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald. The students toured the Dáil with Deputy Flaherty and were delighted to dine in the Dáil restaurant. The committee would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Deputy Flaherty.

The dedicated team of students working on this valuable fundraising project include Maria McGlynn, Head of Fundraising, Aoibheann Brennan-Grennan, Vice-Head of Fundraising, Shauna Nolan, Head of IT and Advertising and Ava Finneran, Secretary.

The girls are all Transition Year students in Mean Scoil Mhuire.

The fundraising day will be held on May 1. Additional information is available on the ‘Go Yellow’ social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Schools and businesses can register to participate.