Trick or Treat
for Sick Children
We’re getting ready for Trick or Treat 2026. Will you take part this Halloween in your home, workplace, school, crèche or community and help raise vital funds for sick children?
Friday 23rd October, 2026
Trick or Treat
Ways to take Part
Our wonderful supporters have been turning costumes, tricks and treats into hope for sick children and their families.
Whether you’re taking part in your school, crèche, home or workplace, every euro you raise helps support the vital care provided in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.
Take part in Trick or Treat and enjoy some frightful fun while making a meaningful difference for sick children.
Creches
Little monsters, big hearts
Dress up, get crafty and have fun. A day of costumes, games and treats that children, staff and families can enjoy together.
Individuals
Everyone loves Halloween
Get your family, friends and neighbours involved. Dress up, decorate your home and bake some spooky treats.
Workplace
Spread the magic at work
Dress up, decorate your desks and run a bake sale or raffle. A fun way to bring your team together.
Schools
End of term, freaky Friday
Celebrate the end of term with costumes, crafts, games and treats. Kids helping kids — what could be better?
Transition year students
Spooky spree
Plan your own fundraiser — a fancy dress competition, a disco, a bake sale. Get your classmates involved and make it memorable.
Clubs and communities
Electrifying thrills
Turn your club into a Halloween hub. Run a costume match, a competition, or just share some treats together.
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Friday 23rd October, 2026
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat is celebrating a monstrous 25 years in 2025. Our wonderful supporters have been donating to help sick children by doing something they love – dressing up and having a spooktacular party.
Join in the Little Monster Mash and host a Halloween party. Whether in your crèche or school, your home, or even in your workplace, you can raise funds for the sick children in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. Wherever you host it, you can have some frightful fun that will change the lives of sick children.
Will you join us?
Do you have what it takes to host a spooktacular sensational Halloween Party?
What you’ll get…
Our famous supporter pack has everything that you need to host your Monster Mash including stickers, how-to tips, posters, collection box and much more. We will also have lots of downloads to make your own decorations along with some games to keep your guests entertained.
Return Your Funds
1. Online Banking:
Please use the IBAN number below:
IE04AIBK93207817990145
2. Online – through our website:
Donate your funds online – please ensure to select “We took part in Trick o Treat” and then insert your name or the name of your company/school/creche/etc.
3. Phone:
Donate by credit/debit card over the phone on 01 709 1700
4. Post:
Return your cheque or postal order with the form that is included in your pack. Please make the cheque payable to “Children’s Health Foundation”.
Please remember to include your dedicated supporter number so we can thank you. You can find this number on the materials in your pack. If you can’t find it, please email us and we’ll send it to you right away.
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How it works
Planning your Halloween event
Here’s the magic….
Our famous Trick or Treat digital supporter kit includes everything you need to bring your Halloween event to life.
Inside you’ll find:
- Posters
- Stickers
- QR code tent card
- Creative decorations
- Fun games and more
Once you sign up, you’ll receive a link to set up your fundraising page.
Your supporter kit will be available soon.
Don’t forget to tag us @childrens_health_foundation and use #TrickOrTreat2026 (with permission from everyone pictured). Join our Trick Or Treat Community Gallery.
Alice’s Story
Alice is an active 11-year-old who loves swimming, tennis and hip-hop dancing. She has been living with Crohn’s disease since she was just three and a half years old.
Today, Alice receives infliximab infusions every five weeks. While her energy can dip before her treatment, afterwards her mum, Yvonne, says she is soon back to herself – full of energy and ready to take on the world.
Hospital visits have become a familiar part of Alice’s life, and the support she receives makes a real difference. From nurses who have known her for years to play specialists who help make her visits more comfortable, Alice and her family have built special relationships with the teams caring for her.
Today, Alice never lets Crohn’s disease define her. As Yvonne, Alice’s mum, says, “She has totally accepted that this is her thing, and she just gets on with it.”
By taking part in Trick or Treat, you’ll help raise vital funds to give sick children like Alice the very best chance.
