About Barretstown

Barretstown helps children affected by serious illness regain their confidence and self-esteem. They rebuild lives affected by childhood cancer through a program of fun based activities in Barretstown House in Co Kildare. Hospitals' primary focus is on the physical effects of serious illness, while Barretstown helps to heal the emotional scars.

In 2009 Barretstown celebrates its 15th anniversary and in those 15 years, more than 18,000 children and families will have been to Barretstown free of charge. Each year the charity's dedicated fundraising team must raise Euro 5 million, so that more children and families can attend these life changing programmes.

96% of this money must come from voluntary sources including individuals, community events and corporate partners. IPASS is delighted to be able to use National Payroll Day as an opportunity to raise funds for the marvellous work carried out by Barretstown.

For more information on Barretstown and the wonderful work they do, please visit www.barretstown.org