BUMBLEance

This Christmas give the gift of impact with our BUMBLEance Calendar and brand-new tote bags!

From fun stocking fillers like funky socks and trolley keyrings to last-minute gifts like car air fresheners and cosy snoods, there’s something for everyone🎁

Visit our Christmas shop here: bit.ly/BMBL-XMAS

In August, Molly, an extremely brave BUMBLEance supporter, completed a ‘Wing Walk’ in aid of Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance service✈️

There are so many fun ways to support BUMBLEance, whether from the comfort of your home or up in the sky, like Molly!

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the BUMBLEance team - Driver Donal!

Based in Cork, Driver Donal joins the team at a perfect time to support our busiest route. We are absolutely buzzing to have him onboard!

To find out more & support BUMBLEance, visit www.bumbleance.com

We would like to extend a MASSIVE thank you to all our incredibly talented supporters who continue to donate handmade bees, blankets, and teddys for Ireland’s youngest patients ❤️

Take a look at just some of the incredible donations we have received in the past month.

🎉Less than one month to go until the black-tie event of the year, the 2nd Annual BUMBLEance Ball!🎉

Take a look at just some of the raffle prizes that will be up for grabs on the night!

Tickets are almost gone, secure your seat today!
Purchase here: bit.ly/BUMBLEanceBall2025

Take a look at Victoria’s recent journey with BUMBLEance.
Joined by Mam, Dad, and Buzz, Victoria’s first trip with Driver Ben was great fun!

Learn more & support BUMBLEance at www.bumbleance.com today!

This Halloween, join BUMBLEance for a spooky night of music at St Patrick’s Cathedral🧛🏻‍♀️

From Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre to your favourite scary movie classics, this is one haunting concert you won’t want to miss.

Book now: bit.ly/BMBL-HalloweenConcert 👻

Take a look at the amazing hairdressers already on board.

On 24th & 25th October 2025, salons across Ireland will be offering blow-dry appointments and donating a portion (or all) of the proceeds to BUMBLEance.

Register your salon at bit.ly/Blowdry2025.

Shay travelled with BUMBLEance last week 💤

Each of our vehicles offer service users and families a break from the outside world, a safe and caring space, where they relax and recharge after a stressful day.

Learn more & support BUMBLEance at www.bumbleance.com today!

Take a look at the fabulous salons that have already signed up for Blowdry for BUMBLEance!💇‍♀️

This October, we’re inviting salons across Ireland to take part by offering blow-dry appointments and donating a portion, or all, of the proceeds to BUMBLEance.

Register your salon at bit.ly/Blowdry2025

The much-anticipated 2nd Annual BUMBLEance Ball is less than two months away!

Join us for the black-tie event of the year, at the stunning The College Green Hotel Dublin, to celebrate another year of BUMBLEance.

You won’t want to miss out! Secure your seat today at bit.ly/BUMBLEanceBall2025

Ella Rose travelled onboard BUMBLEance #20 with her Mam, Gabby Anne, to her healthcare appointment 🐝

Ella Rose was cosy, wrapped in one of our beautiful handmade blankets and surrounded by cuddly teddy bears.

Learn more & support BUMBLEance at www.bumbleance.com today!

We’re excited to announce that we are returning to Culture Night!

On September 19th, visit us in front of St. Patricks Cathedral to chat all things BUMBLEance, tour one of our iconic vehicles, & meet the team.

To make sure you don’t miss out, book your free time slot: bit.ly/BMBL-CultureNight

With love and a little sadness, we say goodbye to our incredible Fleet Manager & Driver, Jimmy, as he retires from BUMBLEance.

Jimmy joined us almost five years ago - keeping our wheels turning behind the scenes, and bringing hundreds of families to appointments, always with a smile 💛

This August, there was an unfortunate fall in fulfilled trip numbers for BUMBLEance.

Despite completing 130 important trips and helping countless families, due to limited capacity and resources, a number of trips went unfulfilled.

Learn more & set-up your monthly gift at bit.ly/RegularGiving25.

We’re so excited to finally share that BUMBLEance will be making a special guest appearance on the very first episode of the brand-new series Home Rescue - The Big Fix, on RTÉ 2, TONIGHT at 9:30PM!

Join the team!

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our fleet as a Cork based Driver. You will provide lifechanging journeys to Ireland's youngest patients. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional C1 driving record and excellent communication skills.

Apply today: bit.ly/45EBnQi

Join us September 20th for High Spirits for BUMBLEance!

Our annual hike is more than just a fundraiser - it’s an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect on our vital work, & honour the service users whose journeys inspire the service we provide.

Register here: bit.ly/HighSpirits25

Calling all volunteers – BUMBLEance needs your help!

We’re thrilled to be the charity partner at the Dundrum Town Centre Car Show, August 30th & 31st.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with bucket collections across the weekend.

Register your interest here: bit.ly/BMBL-Volunteer

BUMBLEance is getting a brand-new look! 🐝

We’re buzzing to unveil the first completed vehicle in our exciting fleet rewrap!

This marks the beginning of a broader refresh project to update, maintain, and future-proof our aging vehicles💛

Support BUMBLEance at www.BUMBLEance.com.

We’re thrilled to announce that our MC for the evening will be none other than Kevin McGahern!

Get ready to hit the dance floor, because the one and only Smash Hits! will be bringing back the bangers!

It will be a night you won’t want to miss! Secure your seat today at bit.ly/BUMBLEanceBall2025.

Taidgh and Mason joined Driver Ritchie onboard last week for a long journey from Cork to Crumlin!

To support Taidgh & Mason, and other children like them on their important journeys, please visit www.BUMBLEance.com to donate.

Children deserve the best, and there is no better than BUMBLEance.

Check out Liam’s recent journey with BUMBLEance!

Liam began travelling with us a year ago, and his Mam, Pam, says she can’t imagine doing it without us now. She shared, that our service has made a bigger difference than she ever could have imagined💛

Find out more at www.BUMBLEance.com

We were so honoured to be featured on Ireland AM this morning with Deric Hartigan!

Eimear, Caroline, and Ellie (with Lennon in tow) joined Deric to speak about the real-life impact BUMBLEance has had on their family’s healthcare journey.

Missed the show? Catch up on Virgin Media Ireland Player!

Say hello to Ella, one of our BUMBLEance regular passengers!

Ella has long struggled with anxiety around medical visits, but with the help of BUMBLEance, and her cosy pillow and duvet, these journeys have become something she looks forward to💛

In June, BUMBLEance travelled an incredible 21,081 km, completing 173 essential journeys. So far in 2025, BUMBLEance has fulfilled 1098 trips across the whole country!

However, more journeys than ever are going unfulfilled due to overwhelming demand on our limited resources - and we need your help!

We are excited to announce that the BUMBLEance Ball will be returning on the 7th of November, 2025!

We are inviting YOU, our incredible community of supporters, to join us for an unmissable black tie event, celebrating another year of BUMBLEance.

Secure your seat today at bit.ly/BUMBLEanceBall2025

Check out Robyn’s recent journey with BUMBLEance.

She was joined onboard by her Mam, Linda, and her cuddly friend Mini Mouse💛

Our services will always be 100% free & available in every corner of Ireland. To support important journeys like Robyn’s please visit www.bumbleance.com to donate.

Calling All Crafters!
Do you love to crochet or knit? BUMBLEance needs your help!

We’re calling on our talented community of crafters to create handmade bees for our welcome packs and vehicles - spreading joy and a little buzz to Ireland’s youngest patients.

Check out some photos from Ellen’s recent journey home from Crumlin with Driver Chris.🚑

Our services will always be 100% free & available in every corner of Ireland.

To support important journeys like Ellen’s please visit www.bumbleance.com to donate.