Julian Benson was brought to tears following the incredible support of his charity, The Julian Benson Foundation, over the weekend.
On Friday night Eoghan McDermott shaved his head live on the Late Late Show in a bid to raise vital funds for the charity – but the donations surpassed all of their expectations over the following days.
As the number reached €500,000, Eoghan told Julian the good news – leaving him completely blown away and overcome with emotion.
Crying, Julian said, “That’s amazing. Oh God, I can’t believe we’ve done this. I thank God and all the people out there for the kindness. I can’t believe it.”
The aim of JBCFF is to create free accommodation for families of those in hospital getting treatment for Cystic Fibrosis.
Explaining why he decided to get involved, Eoghan recently said, “I’m going to shave it for the Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Julian, sparkling Judge Jules from Dancing with the Stars, we all know him and love him, he’s a long time friend of mine.
“He’s got cystic fibrosis and has never let it define him. Now, he’s building a legacy and I want to help him do that.”
He continued, “The aim of his foundation is to provide free accommodation for families of CF patients who have to travel to Dublin from all over the country for long stays.
“When you’re getting treatment for CF you’re not in for days, it’s weeks at a time. Sometimes family will have to travel from all over Ireland and stay in hotels or rent Air B&B’s.
“It’s a huge expense so what Julian and the foundation want to do, is provide accommodation close to Vincent’s Hospital but to be used by all, for decades.”
If you want to donate, you can do so here.