Dazzling Santa Truck coming to Laois this weekend

Excitement is building ahead of the visit of the spectacular Santa Truck to Laois this weekend.  

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

The couple joined Santa, Mrs Claus, and the crew at Judge Haulage to kick off the festive campaign, which will see the dazzling Santa Truck travel to towns and villages across Ireland this Christmas to raise vital funds for children with life-limiting conditions including visiting Portarlington from 6pm to 7.30pm this coming Saturday, November 29.

The Santa Truck is a heartwarming initiative that transforms a Judge Haulage truck into a mobile winter wonderland, complete with lights, music, and festive cheer while supporting LauraLynn. Families are invited to meet Santa, take photos, come on board and enjoy the spectacle with donations collected for LauraLynn.  

“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!” 

The Santa Truck will visit multiple locations throughout November and December. Laois residents are welcome to come and join the festive cheer, meet Santa and Mrs Claus and support a good cause. Donations for LauraLynn will be collected at each event or online at www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/LauraLynnSantaTruck25. 

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.  

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. 

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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.