04/09/2026
Ahead of International Day of Charity tomorrow, we are reflecting on the importance of community engagement to Tandem.
Tandem has enjoyed partnering with Crann Centre for the last 3 years. Tandem has held multiple fundraising events including Crann's Walk & Roll event, running sweepstakes for the Euro's and the World Cup, cake sales, quizes and sporting challenges such as Cork City Marathon and Hell & Back. We have volunteered our time for bucket collections, bag packing, gardening (including donations of plants & bulbs), and volunteering as Santa's helpers at the very special accessible Santa's grotto.
The Crann Centre supports people living with congenital, progressive, or acquired neuro-physical disabilities across Cork and Munster. The wonderful staff there support children and adults with Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.
They employ a 2Gen Model of Care, which puts family at the centre and has a comprehensive, whole health approach that includes nurses, occupational therapists, counsellors, dieticians, reflexologists, podiatrists, eduction and career mentors and play therapists. This approach enables better health & wellbeing outcomes and increased opportunities for participation in education, work and leisure for the children, adults and families who avail of services at Crann.