You can make the difference and be the change in someone's life right now
Steph’s A.R.K (Act of Random Kindness)
Who we are
Steph’s A.R.K (Act of Random Kindness), holds one clear mission in its heart. To help terminally ill adults fulfil their last wish.
We know that over 90% of us will pass without ever fulfilling our smallest wish. Steph’s A.R.K aims to provide a service that helps terminally ill adults fulfil their last wish. We will do this by providing financial aid or by liaising with a corporate partner that can facilitate the wish to be granted. We also aim where possible to include all immediate family members to join their loved one in fulfilling the wish.
Steph’s A.R.K is fully compliant with the Charity Regulator and is fully committed to always ensuring care and compassion remains at its focal point We do this while working with our partners who oversee the correct standards are always delivered.
Steph's ark knows the power and value of having a wish granted. Every wish granted to our beneficiaries is a dream come true and it can change a life. As a recognised Irish charity that stemmed from pure empathy and integrity, we invite you now to join us on this journey.
You can make the difference and be the change in someone's life right now. Please help a terminally ill adult realise and fulfil their last wish.
Christy Dignam (lead singer of the popular Irish rock band Aslan) and Stephanie Geoghegan
How Steph’s A.R.K began
Our Story
Steph’s A.R.K (act of random kindness) initiative was originally born in 2015. Steph had just completed a successful climb to Machu Picchu and was two years into her own cancer diagnosis.
“It meant the world to me that I was able to achieve my dream and it brought immense hope and joy to all my family in a time that was so uncertain”
“I was asked to share my experience of Machu Picchu with other cancer survivors, and this is when I realised that other adults had dreams too, but due to financial restrictions they would remain unfulfilled.” “I remember the moment clearly when Mark, another cancer survivor shared his dream with us,” “I want to go to San Francisco” he said. “Well, why don't you?” asked a friend. “Because I don't have the money,” he answered. “I remember the shudder that went through my body when I heard this person saying that because of ‘money’ they would never realise their dream.”
“That evening October 2015 at my kitchen sink a new mission came to me. I would call it Steph's A.R.K, (Steph's act of random kindness) an initiative that would allow terminally ill adults fulfil their last wish” I knew within that moment that this was my purpose and that I would devote the rest of my life working for this tremendous cause.”
“Over the years while managing my own Cancer, I worked closely with oncologists and medical teams. This allowed me to come off my cancer treatment and ensure the safe arrival of my baby girl. I have worked as an Advocate for the leading Cancer charity in Ireland and in doing so I have written inspiring pieces for journalists to offer hope to other cancer survivors and people right across Ireland. I have trained in legal compliance in the Charity Sector and now I want to give back. “
“Steph’s A.R.K is my dream and with your help together, we can see this dream come through.”
In the news
Piece by The Independent - by Joy Orpen
Article for YOU magazine - by Arlene Harris
Irish Cancer Society - Facebook post