The Ollie Hickey Fund

Programme 1 – Accessible Holiday Breaks

€6,000 has been allocated in 2025

40 applications in 2025! Getting a well-deserved break isn’t always easy when living with a neuromuscular condition. Thanks to the Ollie Hickey Fund, we are offering hotel stays in Dublin and Galway exclusively for adult members who may face financial or accessibility barriers to travel. These short getaways offer a precious opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy new experiences with a partner, friend, or PA — all without the usual worries.

A young girl smiling and sitting behind a drum set inside a room with patterned wallpaper, holding drumsticks, with a black drum kit labeled 'BLAST MUSIC ACADEMY' in the foreground.