'He made a huge impact' - Charlie Bird helped hospices exceed €2m funds target

Together for Hospice, the National Hospice Movement, said today, March 14, that Charlie Bird helped the charity raise more than €2million for hospices throughout Ireland last year.

As a special service got underway in Dublin’s Mansion House to remember the legendary journalist, the organisation recalled his “tremendous” gesture supporting Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social for Hospice last August.

“Charlie will be remembered forever for his wonderful support of many Irish charities,” said Together for Hospice Chairperson, Sarah McCloskey.

“We were honoured when he offered the hand of friendship to Together for Hospice last year in a bid to support our message about the importance of specialist palliative care. 

“He made a huge impact on hospices nationwide and their fundraising efforts during the campaign and it will never be forgotten by all the members of Together for Hospice. 

“We are truly saddened by his death. His wife Claire, daughters, grandchildren and all their families and friends are in our thoughts at this difficult time. May Charlie rest in peace.”

The legendary journalist and father of two passed away on Monday following a long battle with Motor Neuron disease.