Local stars 2 Johnnies support children's hospitals
The 2 Johnnies donated €200k to children's hospitals
Ahead of their sold out show in St Annes Park last Saturday, The 2 Johnnies handed over an incredible donation to support patients, families and staff at children’s hospitals in Ireland.
The Tipperary duo, one of whom originally comes from Roscrea, handed over a cheque for €200,000 to the Children’s Health Foundation to support care for sick children from all over the country.
Earlier this year Johnny Smacks shared the happy news that he and his wife Annie had welcomed a baby boy JJ.
Diagnosed with Gastroschisis a, little JJ spent a number of weeks being cared for by the doctors and nurses of Children’s Health Ireland in Crumlin.
Seeing first hand the dedication of staff and the incredible work the hospital does, Johnny Smacks decided he wanted to give back and there is no better way to say thank you than a 2 Johnnies gig.
The Big Big Family show took place in the 3 Arena on Easter Monday this year and The 2 Johnnies were joined on stage by Garron Noone & Marty Mone.
All proceeds from this special matinee show were donated to Children’s Health Foundation.
The lads also released a special GAA jersey which meant even if you couldn't make it to the Big Big Family show you could show your support to CHI and step out in style.
The funds raised will support extra support and initiatives for patients and families such as; rehabilitation equipment for kids recovering from serious illnesses to sensory rooms and support for therapy and play programmes.
The Foundation also supports ground-breaking innovative paediatric research.