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Holiday Draw

One Week in the Sun: Holiday Accommodation Offer from Leinster Cleaning Services

 

Michael Moore, Leinster Cleaning Services (LCS) is a friend and donor to HDAI. LCS have recently acquired a property in Spain which they will manage as a holiday let. They are offering two One-Week holiday accommodation opportunities - end of March and end of October 2025 - to carers and family members living in Ireland impacted by Huntington's disease to enable carers to have a well-deserved break. The self-catering Villa comfortably accommodates four people but is not disability accessible.

As this charming and well serviced villa, in Torrevieja, near Alicante, Spain Torrevieja - Wikipedia is NOT disability accessible it is more suited to carers or family members at risk who do not require accessible accommodation and have a reasonable level of fitness.  The Villa is on a hill so there is an incline when walking from the main road. The villa also has stairs on three levels.  Two family carers have already availed of a week’s holiday at the LCS villa in November and highly recommend it for a carer break.

The Villa is fully equipped for self-catering and their is a shared pool in the complex. There are shops and cafes within walking distance. A nearby bus service brings you to the city centre or to the beach in 10 minutes. Local busses and Taxis are relatively inexpensive.

Leinster Cleaning Services also offers to organise a free transfer from the airport.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

HDAI will accept expressions of interest from family members who are, or have been, directly impacted by Huntington’s disease. This includes people who are living with a 50% risk of HD, people involved in caring for a loved one with HD, or if you are a former carer who has siblings or children who have a 50% risk of the disease.

To apply to have your name in a draw for either week HDAI request that you submit a short piece (approximately 300 words) about what this opportunity would mean to you or your family members.

Please send via email to info@huntingtons.ie with Holiday Accommodation Draw in the subject line. If you do not have access to email you may hand write 300 words and post /text a photo to HDAI on 087 7911716 or call for further information.

The closing date for the March holiday offer is Jan 30th and closing date for October is June 30th 2025.

Accommodation Draw

Submissions received will be submitted anonymously to HDAI’s Board for shortlisting and inclusion in the Holiday Accommodation Draw.  A winner will be drawn by the Chairperson, and witnessed by a HDAI staff member.

Only one submission per person or immediate family will be entered per draw but you can apply for both draws. If successful in the first draw you will be excluded from the next.

Limitations

There is no monetary substitute to this prize. HDAI only take responsibility for selecting a recipient for this holiday accommodation offer.

Insurance

The winner is responsible for ensuring that they have adequate medical and travel insurance prior to travel.

A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to basic state healthcare for acute medical needs - Apply for an EHIC in Ireland - HSE.ie

Flights

The winner will be responsible for booking suitable flights. HDAI will not be liable for any expenses accrued due to illness abroad, missed flights or luggage loss etc.

Assistance Grants

Family members impacted by HD who may struggle with the cost of flights may apply for  financial assistance towards flight costs. There is no automatic entitlement to financial assistance as it is discretionary and cannot be guaranteed.

Note the Deadlines

Please send your draw entry via email to info@huntingtons.ie with Holiday Accommodation Draw in the subject line. If you do not have access to email you may call HDAI on 087 7911716 for further information.

 

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