Pantomime stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visits to Kildare
LauraLynn is the only children's hospice operating in Ireland
Transport business Judge Haulage has today (December 2) officially launched its beloved Santa Truck fundraiser for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, the help of pantomime actors Ryan and Michaela Andrews.
The couple, along with their young son Rowan, joined Santa Claus, Mrs Claus, and the crew at Judge Haulage to kick off the festive campaign, which will see the eye-catching Santa Truck travel to towns and villages across Ireland for Christmas 2025.
The Santa Truck is a heartwarming initiative that transforms a Judge Haulage truck into a mobile winter wonderland, complete with lights, music, and festive cheer, all while supporting LauraLynn.
Families are invited to meet Santa, take photos, come on board and enjoy the spectacle, with all donations collected for LauraLynn.
The next Kildare dates and locations are as follows:
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 — Crookstown Service Station (O'Reilly’s)
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025 — Spar Prosperous (6.30pm to 8pm)
- Thursday, December 18, 2025 — Allenwood GFC(7pm to 8.30pm)
- Sunday, December 21, 2025 — Kill, The Club House Café(3pm to 4pm) and Tougher’s Restaurant, Newhall, Naas (5pm to 6.30pm)
'IT'S NOT TO BE MISSED'
Speaking about his involvement in the fundraiser, Ryan said: "I am delighted to be supporting the Santa Truck fundraiser this year in aid of LauraLynn, who do incredible work for seriously ill children and their families right across the country."
He added: "Make sure to check the Santa Truck locations and get out and support LauraLynn all while having an amazing festive evening; it’s not to be missed!"
There are lots of ways to support LauraLynn’s vital work this Christmas, including a visit to The Santa Truck or by making a donation in support of the charity’s Christmas Appeal by visiting lauralynn.ie/donate.
It should be noted that the Santa Truck times and locations are subject to change, so make sure to check out the official Santa Truck Facebook page for the most up-to-date schedule.
In other news related to LauraLynn, another fundraising campaign to benefit the charity is taking place in the town of Newbridge.
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