Ice Cream Fundays
Ice Cream Fundays takes place every June, with the iconic fundraiser inviting people to host ice cream parties in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. This campaign is over 20 years old and is a firm favourite of our members and communities around Ireland.
This year, we are asking you to host your Ice Cream Fundays party from June 15th – 21st, with donations supporting our Early Years services.
Early stages are a crucial time for children’s development. During this stage, children begin building essential skills in movement, communication, learning, play, social interaction, and independence.
Children with Down syndrome may take longer to reach certain milestones, and early intervention plays a key role in supporting their growth and helping them succeed.
At Down Syndrome Ireland, we provide a network of early intervention supports for families of children from birth to seven years of age, including Speech and Language Therapy, baby and parent groups, Lámh support, and more.
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FAQ
Do I have to host my event between 15th – 21st June?
While Ice Cream Fundays will officially run from 15th – 21st June, you can celebrate on whatever day suits you best! Schools, families, neighbours and friends are invited to host a party in their school, their home, their workplace, or anywhere they like!
Will you provide vouchers for ice cream?
While we are unable to supply vouchers, you can purchase ice cream at any shop of your choosing for your event. You can either deduct the cost from your fundraising total or choose to donate 100% of the proceeds to Down Syndrome Ireland.
Lodge Your Funds
If you’ve completed Ice Cream Fundays, firstly we’d like to sincerely thank you. Your funds will help us to make a huge difference to the lives of people with Down syndrome.
Below you’ll find a guide on how to lodge your funds.
How to lodge funds raised?
Please bank your funds within 4 weeks of your event so your hard-earned donations can get to work straight away.
Online Fundraising
If you are raising funds online, the donations are automatically transferred to us monthly, so you don’t have to worry about lodging your funds.
Website
Visit our website and submit your funds raised using your card. We also have Apple and Google pay to make the donation process seamless.
Cheque/Bank Draft
Drop a cheque or bank draft in the post with your name and address, and send to:
Down Syndrome Ireland, Unit 3, Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount Drive, Dublin D12 HP70
Due to new banking procedures, all cheques must be made out to Down Syndrome Ireland. Please write any further information on the back of the cheque.
Bank Transfer
Make a bank transfer online or lodge any cash donations with the details below. Please make sure to include your name in the details of the transfer.
Bank: AIB
Address: Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
Name: Down Syndrome Ireland
IBAN: IE75 AIBK 93101217850076
BIC: AIBKIE2D
Post Office
If you lodge your funds in a post office, please email accounts@downsyndrome.ie to let us know the date, amount and post office location of your lodgement. These donations are transferred to us anonymously from An Post and we want to be able to acknowledge your amazing generosity.
