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BUMBLEance is the difference that transforms a sick child’s journey. We exist to empower the hundreds of families unable to access their child’s medical care by providing nationwide transfers in a safe, caring and fun environment, completely free of charge. The difference we create is that we turn miles into smiles, allowing sick children to be children. BUMBLEance provides lifechanging journeys, allowing access to lifesaving care for hundreds of children each year. Last year, we looked after the journey and allowed parents to take a back seat 2,000 times. Our specially-designed interiors that offer entertainment, activities, environmental support and emotional comfort, enabled us to transform over half a million kilometres of journeys, reaching every county in Ireland. At BUMBLEance, our heroes wear seatbelts – not capes. Our dedicated drivers operate a fleet stationed across the country, ensuring personalised, localised support to each family that travels with us. Each vehicle offers a break from the outside world with sensory lighting, child-friendly decor, entertainment and seats for parents and siblings. By offering these door-to-door journeys free of charge, we reduce the worry and anxiety parents carry. With BUMBLEance, we support the whole family and take away the worries of parking, tolls and comfort, letting parents focus on what they do best: care for their child. Children deserve the best, and there is no better than BUMBLEance.

02/11/2026

Last week, Cayden and Lannah travelled with BUMBLEance🚑🐶

Without BUMBLEance, travelling to Cayden’s regular appointments in Dublin would take his family almost three stressful hours by car, or nearly 4 and a half hours by indirect public transport!

With all major children’s health facilities concentrated in Dublin, transportation can be the defining barrier for Ireland's youngest patients, leaving children without access to their healthcare and parents with the unnecessary stress of logistics.

BUMBLEance exists to ensure all children are able to access their healthcare by providing safe, caring and fun journeys, completely free of charge.

Find out more & start your BUMBLEance supporter journey this Winter, at www.BUMBLEance.com

30/10/2026

Last week, Conor travelled with BUMBLEance 🐝🚑

Conor joined Driver Paul onboard and had a great laugh before setting out on his healthcare journey.

At BUMBLEance, our heroes wear seatbelts – not capes. Our dedicated drivers operate a fleet stationed across the country, offering personal, local support to each child that travels with us.

To support BUMBLEance or book a trip to an upcoming healthcare appointment, visit

BUMBLEance is Ireland’s only dedicated Children’s Ambulance Service. We provide life-changing journeys to lifesaving care across the country.

29/10/2026

BUMBLEance #18 just got a brand-new look ✨

We want to give a HUGE thank you to our friends at holidaycottages.co.uk for sponsoring the rewrap of this vehicle – it truly would not have been possible without you!

Since 2022, when #18 (previously known as the Munster Machine) first hit the road, it has travelled over 354,647 km and these many long journeys were becoming obvious on the livery, thanks to HolidayCottages.co.uk, it looks brand-new again!

Why is our fleet rewrap project important? While we know the Munster Machine will be missed, our new standardised design meets EU visibility and safety standards, with a bright yellow background, child-friendly accents, and characters representing children of all shapes and sizes.

28/10/2026

Run the 2027 Cork City Marathon in aid of BUMBLEance 👟

On Sunday, 6th of June, make every step count - walk, jog, or run the Cork City Marathon while raising vital funds for Ireland’s only dedicated children’s ambulance service.

We have a limited number of half and full marathon places available, so don’t miss your chance to go the extra mile for Ireland’s youngest patients.

Once you register, you’ll receive your very own fundraising pack, including a buzzing BUMBLEance t-shirt and all the support you need to reach your goal.

Email [email protected] to secure your spot today.

27/10/2026

Patricia loved her handmade bumble bees and BUMBLEance t-shirt from her welcome pack 💛

Patricia recently travelled with BUMBLEance for the first time and not only had a great time onboard, but also loved her surprise welcome pack goodies.

To support life-changing journeys to lifesaving care, for children like Patricia, please visit www.BUMBLEance.com to get started.

Another huge thank you to our dedicated crafters for taking the time to make bees and blankets for Ireland’s youngest patients – as you can see our service users love them!

26/10/2026

The BUMBLEance 2027 calendar is now available to pre-order 🗓️

Starring our incredible service users, fundraisers, and drivers – this buzzing calendar is not just for a great cause but will also look great on your wall year-round.

Place your order today: bit.ly/BMBL-Calendar27

All pre-orders will be shipped by mid-November - plenty of time to wrap it up as a holiday gift!

Thank you so much to all our families for submitting photos and an extra special shout-out to Faye and River our 2027 cover stars ⭐

23/10/2026

Last week Leon travelled with BUMBLEance for the very first time 💛

Leon and his Mum joined Driver Dave onboard and were very impressed with the service sharing, “Thanks for bringing my son Leon and his mum Theresa. We travelled with David a very helpful and kind person. It was our first time travelling with BUMBLEance. We will definitely use the service again”.

Thinking about booking your first trip with BUMBLEance? We know healthcare transportation can be stressful, so get in touch with the team today and we would be happy to talk you through the day!

Visit www.BUMBLEance.com or contact our wonderful booking coordinator at [email protected].

22/10/2026

Blowdry for BUMBLEance officially starts tomorrow!

✨ Check out the full list of salons hosting events this weekend ✨

From donating blow-dry proceeds to hosting raffles, collecting donations and organising in-salon coffee mornings, the hairdressing community has really stepped up to support BUMBLEance.

Find out more or support the campaign here: bit.ly/BLOWDRY2026

To say thank you to all our dedicated hairdressers Blowdryin' for BUMBLEance this month, our friends at Sundrelle have donated a gorgeous hamper to be raffled amongst all those taking part💛

Pssst... some of our dedicated hairdressers are collecting for BUMBLEance all month long, so be sure to show some love to anyone in your area Blowdryin’ for BUMBLEance!

21/10/2026

This Halloween join BUMBLEance for an extra-spooky night of music at St Patrick’s Cathedral 👻

The programme includes Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Saint-Saens’ Danse Macabre, alongside music from your favourite movies like Harry Potter, Ghostbusters, Pirates of the Caribbean and more!

Tickets start at just €5 so be sure to secure yours today.

Book now: bit.ly/BMBL-HalloweenConcert26

All proceeds from this chilling evening will go directly to BUMBLEance, Children’s Ambulance Service.

20/10/2026

Cathal joined Driver Ray onboard last week 🐝🚑

Cathal and his sister Erin are regular BUMBLEance service users, usually travelling with Driver Chris but on his recent trips, he has been loving meeting the rest of the driver team (although he has been missing his best buddy)!

Cathal’s Mam shared, “Thanks so much to Ray & John for bringing Cathal to Crumlin and back last week. It makes the journey so much easier he can lie down and relax and not worry so much about the appointment ahead. It reduces the stress of the trips for me too”

To support life-changing journeys to lifesaving care, for children like Cathal, please visit www.BUMBLEance.com to get started.

Address

Unit 5J, Liber House Monavalley Business Park
Tralee
V92RYF9

Telephone

+35315252661

Website

http://www.bumbleance.com/

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