What is the Owen McVeigh Foundation?
Our Aim is to help children
and their families
who are suffering from cancer in Merseyside. Your Donations will help.
Unique Experiences
Treasured Memories
Peacock Lodge a
special place to be.
We provide completely free holidays to children and their families
suffering from cancer from the Merseyside area.
Creating life memories for
children suffering from cancer
Take a look at some of the life memories we have organised below.
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owenmcveighfoundationofficial6 days ago
A fantastic day today for some of our dads and teenagers @owenmcveighfoundationofficial with a visit to @axatrainingcenter for a fantastic tour of the facility and to watch the first team training.
A special mention to our teenager Charlie who won a signed @virgilvandijk shirt for offering the best question to @stevemcmahon11 , he’s very interested in sports journalism so this will help with his confidence ❤️ a special thank you to everyone @liverpoolfc 🫶.
owenmcveighfoundationofficial1 week ago
We have a new fundraiser for those interested
Yorkshire 3 peaks MAY 4th 2024.
The beautiful Yorkshire Dales plays host to this Three Peaks challenge and takes in the iconic peaks of Ingleborough (723m), Whernside (736m and the highest summit in the Yorkshire Dales) and Pen y Ghent (694m).
Registration £55
Minimum fundraising £250
This is a full day, long challenge to work towards and achievable by those who have some previous walking experience, with a good level of fitness and stamina to keep going for around 12 hours! Most groups take between 10-13 hours. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales plays host to this Three Peaks challenge and takes in the iconic peaks of Ingleborough (723m), Whernside (736m and the highest summit in the Yorkshire Dales) and Pen y Ghent (694m). There are lengthy sections of rolling paths in between the peaks. On a clear day you can see the whole route laid out before you from each summit and you’ll be treated to a close up view of the magnificent Harry Potter-esque Ribblehead Viaduct! You’ll be joined by experienced and friendly Mountain Leaders along the way, who will be there to assist and advise you along the route.
Circular: Starting & ending at Horton In Ribblesdale
Distance: 24 miles round trip/39km
Total Ascent: 1600 metres/5000 ft
What’s included:
Free parking
Breakfast and lunch
A very cool medal
Foundation technical t-shirt
Pre-event support and advice
Trip notes and kit list
Mountain leaders
Group safety equipment and first aid kit
For those who would like more information or to sign up please direct message us at the foundation
Itinerary
Saturday 4th May 2024
0600 Recommended time for breakfast
0650 Arrive at the event car park – BD24 0HH What3Words ///fingertip.flats.hunches
0700 Meet your Leaders for kit check and safety briefing
0715 Latest planned departure time from Horton in Ribblesdale Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough
1200 Cut off time at Ribblehead Viaduct
1600 Cut off time at Old Hill Inn Chapel Le Dale
1900+ Finish back into Horton in Ribblesdale, collect your well deserved finishers medal and dinner!
owenmcveighfoundationofficial1 week ago
Thank you to @lynn29lfc for the invite for the ladies at The Owen McVeigh Foundation to last nights LiverGirls event @wearehotelanfield @hoteltia @liverpoolhearts
owenmcveighfoundationofficial2 weeks ago
Congratulations and thank you to @emilyclarke____ for raising awareness and funds for @owenmcveighfoundationofficial whist reaching the top of Kilimanjaro ⛰️. What a outstanding achievement especially in those weather conditions ❤️🫶
owenmcveighfoundationofficial4 weeks ago
A fantastic day today @haydockparkracecourse for some families @owenmcveighfoundationofficial , lovely to catch up with some of our fundraisers at haydock @connieblakemore @kerrywilkinsonxo ❤️good luck girls with your 3 peaks challenge. @mikewarrington @thejockeyclub