Jordan EmPower Hope
Little Blue Heroes Foundation was proud to launch its newest initiative, the "Jordan EmPower Hope " campaign which happened on Saturday the 17th August 2024 led by Jordan Power at the seaside venue of One the Waterfront in Tramore, Co Waterford.
This innovative idea is the brainchild of Jordan Power from Co. Waterford who became an Honorary Garda at the age of 15. Now aged 21 Jordan became a volunteer for the charity and a mentor for other Little Blue Heroes. From his own experience of attending numerous of appointments and stays in hospitals Jordan become only too well accustomed of the need to have power for his phone and other digital devices. His initiative aims to provide power banks with a travel bag to all our Honorary Gardaí, offering them a source of energy and connection during challenging times.
In today's digital age, staying connected is more important than ever, especially for children facing extended hospital stays or medical treatments. Recognising this need, Little Blue Heroes Foundation partnered with ‘Santa on the Strand Lismore’ and ‘Club Italiano Irlanda’ to fund this initiative and with An Garda Síochána through local Community Gardaí to distribute power banks to Honorary Gardaí in local communities.
These power banks serve as a lifeline for children, enabling them to stay connected with loved ones, access educational resources, and enjoy entertainment during their hospital stay. By providing this essential technology, Little Blue Heroes Foundation hopes to alleviate some of the stress and isolation often experienced by sick children and their families.
At the launch of the event Jordan Power thank everyone for supporting the campaign including sponsors Santa on the Strand committee and Club Italiano Irlanda. Jordan said “I hope this will help all the families stay connected while in hospital or at appointments. I think it's very important to be able to charge your devices to stay in touch with home, watch programmes or play games while in hospital. I hope this will make life a bit easier for all the families”.
Supporting the initiative Karl Heller, Chairperson, at Little Blue Heroes Foundation said “Through the ‘Jordan EmPower Hope’ campaign, we aim to bring joy and comfort to sick children by providing them with the power to stay connected to the world around them."
Any extension of this campaign relies on the generosity of donors to support the families we assist. Individuals and organisations interested in making a difference are encouraged to donate to Little Blue Heroes Foundation at https://www.littleblueheroes.org/donate
