Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Leinster…
THEY’RE already regarded as superhe- roes on the pitch by their fans but Leinster Rugby players yesterday went a step further and donned superhero outfits to raise awareness of Children’s Hospice Week.
Ireland’s only children’s hospice, LauraLynn, has issued a stark reminder that it needs to raise in excess of €3million this year in order to care for children living with terminal conditions as it receives no State support.
Leinster players including Devin Toner, Jack McGrath and Shane Jennings paid a visit to LauraLynn yesterday to spend time with the hospice’s little heroes. LauraLynn is asking the public to get involved and be a superhero for LauraLynn by texting 50300 SUPERHERO to donate €4 or hold a Hero Bake Off, dress up for a day or take part in a hero challenge.
Leinster’s Isaac Boss said: ‘We are delighted to support LauraLynn. Over the last season with them as a charity partner of Leinster Rugby, we have seen the impact they have on the lives of these inspirational children and their families. Whatever help we can give to raise awareness levels of this great work, we are happy to do.
‘We would urge all Leinster fans to get behind the “Be A Hero” campaign and to do what they can to support the initiative.’
Children’s Hospice Week runs from May 11 to 15.