The Helix Panto raises €12,000 for Temple Street Children's Hospital

The Helix charity panto raised €12,000 for Temple Street Children's Hospital. The Robin Hood cast presented a cheque to the children's hospital from the special event, which followed the Christmas show run 23 November to 20 January.

To date The Helix Panto has raised over €35,000 for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital from their designated charity shows over the past two years.

The special performance of Robin Hood starring Ireland’s premier tenor, Paul Byrom (Sheriff of Nottingham), Ciara Mackey (Maid Marion) and Gavin Ryan (Robin Hood), in which all proceeds raised on the night went directly to Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

"We at Temple Street Foundation are so proud of all the team at the Helix Panto, not alone do you bring joy to all those who visit the show, but your wonderful gesture of giving up your time and energy for the children in Temple Street Children’s University Hospital really is the icing on the cake," boasted Angela McNulty, the Events and Community Manager at Temple Street. "A heartfelt thank you goes to each and every one of the wonderful team, thank you for making the difference".

Marketing Manager of The Helix, Louise Phelan, said "On behalf of all the team here at The Helix we’d like to extend our gratitude to our audiences in helping us raise this donation for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and we look forward to raising much needed funds for the charity in the future".