Meath mum sold family farm to help children after losing daughter, 8, to cancer

Esther Wren sold her family farm to help children after losing her daughter Julie, aged 8, to cancer in 1993.

The Julie Wren Complementary Therapy Service, funded by the Irish Cancer Society, is a haven on St John’s Ward in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin. Funding by the Irish Cancer Society will continue the service in The Julie Wren Complementary Therapy room, the service will also be available in the new Children’s Hospital once it opens. The room was originally opened in 2011, pioneered by the generosity of the Wren family and the Julie Wren Trust.

Esther Wren said “Julie was a beautiful little girl who inspired us all to live life fully. She gave generously and cared for others and demonstrated that it is possible to change the world in small, but wonderful ways. Lorraine Sebestova, mother of Lily , whose family have benefited from the service, said “It’s difficult to put into words, what a difference The Julie Wren Complementary Therapy Service has made to both Lily and I’s experience with cancer. For Lily, she has a place to feel safe during her chemotherapy. The therapists will talk to her about her day and even make up essentials oils for her to use at home when she is away from the hospital.

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