Expansion plans for cancer respite charity Hope House

A charity that provides respite for people living with cancer has been granted planning permission to extend its premises.
By Community Reporter
Published 8th Oct 2020, 05:36 BST
Hope House provides respite for people living with cancer.Hope House provides respite for people living with cancer.
Hope House provides respite for people living with cancer.

Hope House, based at Brown’s Bay in Islandmagee, was founded in 2014 by local couple Dawn and Roy McConnell.

It gives those going through a cancer diagnosis the opportunity for a short break, free of charge, in self-catering accommodation.

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Sharing the news on their Facebook page, a representative wrote: “At Hope House, we have been on an exciting journey over the last few years. From 2013, where we started in a rented apartment that didn’t quite match our big dreams, to buying the dream house in a perfect location in 2018, we have been able to provide rest and recuperation for numerous cancer patients and their families.

“Fast forward to autumn 2020 and just two years after opening our premises in Brown’s Bay, our waiting list of cancer patients in need of an urgent respite break is longer than ever before.

“We are delighted to announce that planning permission for Phase Two of our Brown’s Bay accommodation has been passed. This purpose-built, fully accessible property will increase our capacity to provide breaks for over 200 groups a year, allowing more and more families to create precious memories in the peaceful beach setting. At the moment, we don’t have the full funds to complete the build; however, we have no doubt that we will continue to receive the incredible support that has hugely contributed thus far to the creation of this safe haven.”

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