The Heart Behind Steph’s Ark
Meet the people and purpose driving our mission to bring comfort, connection, and final wishes to life.
To help terminally ill adults fulfil their last wish
Our mission
Steph’s A.R.K, 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 ensuring care and compassion remain at its focal point. We do this while working with our partners, who oversee that the correct standards are always delivered.
Steph’s A.R.K 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 a difference and be the change in someone's life right now. Please help a terminally ill adult realise and fulfil their last wish.
How Steph’s A.R.K Began
Our Story
Steph’s A.R.K 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 an initiative that would allow terminally ill adults to 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, we can see this dream come true.”
HELPING US
Your support makes dreams come true
Every wish we grant is a story of hope, love, and humanity. Whether it’s reconnecting with loved ones, revisiting a cherished place, or experiencing a long-held dream, these moments remind us all that even in the darkest times, life can still shine brightly.
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